Stamp Collecting Guide

The Beginner's Guide to Stamp Collecting

The purpose of our guide is to give
you an over view of stamp collecting
as well as provide you with information
about the different steps you need to
take to get started.

Chapter 1: Learning the Lingo

When you are just starting your stamp collecting hobby you will probably be inundated with words like…

Chapter 2: Your First Stamp Album

You can collect any kind of stamp but it would be more valuable if you…

Chapter 3: What Are The Different Types of Stamps?

On its basic concept, there are three main classifications of stamps…

Chapter 4: Basic Tools a Stamp Collector Needs

If you are serious about starting and maintaining a good stamp collection, you cannot be without…

Chapter 5: Where to Get Stamps

Whichever collector category you belong to, you will always need a good, steady supply of…

Chapter 6: What Are the Different Methods for Collecting Stamps?

For starting collectors, here are a few sources of collecting stamps to help you…

Chapter 7: How to Soak, Sort, Identify and Mount Stamps

One of the most exciting ways to collect stamp is to process them while…

Chapter 8: How to Judge the Condition and Grading of Stamps

Believe it or not, there are available catalogs that provide an outline of a stamp’s relationship between…

Chapter 9: Should You Collect U.S. Stamps or International Stamps

Collecting stamps from one country compared to collecting stamps from various nations is…

Chapter 10: What Are Rare Stamps and How to Spot Them

The following are some of the reasons as well as circumstances that make a stamp…

Chapter 11: Who Are Some Famous Collectors?

The following are famous stamp collectors and enthusiasts who have made…

Chapter 12: How to Spot a Fake or Forgery

The following are basic tips and advice to know what is fake and what is not…

Chapter 13: What Are Expert Certificates

One of the most sought after authorities in stamp collecting is…

Chapter 14: What Are Special Stamps

Special stamps are certain kinds of postage stamps that are intended to be use on…

Chapter 15: Stamp Investing - All About the Market

A real stamp investor seriously follows the publications devoted to stamps…

Chapter 16: A Guide to Stamp Collecting for Beginners

Stamp collecting is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable, as well as easy, hobbies. Even beginners find that stamp collecting is relatively simple to start. There are a few decisions you will need to make when you first begin stamp collecting; however, and a few tools you will need to acquire. To find out […]

Chapter 17: Stamp Collecting as a Hobby

Stamp collecting is one of America’s most popular hobbies, with an estimated 20 million stamp collectors around the nation. The hobby is also popular among collectors from many other countries throughout the world. Old and young alike enjoy collecting, reminiscing, and exploring foreign countries through the hobby of stamp collecting!
Stamp collectors usually focus on one […]

Chapter 18: Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Stamp Collection

Starting a stamp collection can be an easy and relaxing pastime. Whether you are interested in building a stamp collection for pure enjoyment or you are interested in possibly building a collection for value, read on for tips to get started.
One of the best advantages to starting a stamp collection is the fact that it […]

Chapter 19: Methods for Determining a Stamp Collection’s Value

While many people begin a stamp collection for the pure joy of the hobby, it is only natural to be curious about a stamp collection’s value. This is particularly true if you have inherited a stamp collection and are unsure how valuable the collection may or may not be. If you’re wondering how to determine […]

Chapter 20: How to Find Old Stamps Online Easily

Old stamps can provide a great source of enjoyment for any stamp collector. The good news is that it is actually quite easier than you might think to find old stamps online. Read on for more details to help you understand how to find old stamps online.
First, understand that while many old stamps are quite […]

Chapter 21: 10 Tips to Find Rare Stamps Easily

Finding rare stamps which are valuable is the dream of many stamp collector enthusiasts. While most stamp collectors begin the hobby because of the simple pleasure associated with it, there is no denying the fact that we all secretly hope we will one day run across a rare stamp that will have a large market […]

Chapter 22: How To Avoid Scam and Fraud in a Stamp Auction

A stamp auction can be a great place to find some wonderful additions for your collection. Unfortunately, a stamp auction can also be rife with counterfeits, scams and frauds. Read the tips and guidelines below to find out how you can protect yourself from these problems.
The most important weapon in your arsenal of protection against […]

Chapter 23: The Complete List of Online Stamp Catalogs

Online stamp catalogs can be a great way to find out a wealth of information about your collection as well as those stamps you would like to obtain. Online stamp catalogs hold a major advantage over printed stamp catalogs because they can be much more quickly updated with new and relevant information than printed stamp […]

Chapter 24: The Advantages of a Good Stamp Collecting Software

If you are new to stamp collecting you may not be aware of all the neat little gadgets and tools that are available on the market to make your hobby easier and more interesting as well as to facilitate organization of your stamps. A stamp collecting software program is an excellent tool regardless of whether […]

Chapter 25: Tips on Buying Stamp Collecting Supplies

While you can certainly begin the enjoyable hobby of stamp collecting without purchasing any stamp collecting supplies at all, at some point, as your collection grows and you become more serious about it, it makes sense to invest in some tools. Stamp collecting supplies can not only protect the value and condition of your collection […]

Chapter 26: Essential Tools for Stamp Collectors

If you are one of many stamp collectors serious about your collection you understand the importance of keeping that collection well maintained. There are a variety of essential tools on the market that can make it much easier to organize your collection as well as insure it maintains its value by preventing damage. Read on […]

Chapter 27: Meeting and Trading with Other Stamp Collectors Around the World

Meeting and trading with other stamp collectors can be a great way to find out more about the fascinating hobby of stamp collecting as well as adding to your collection. This can be very important if you have a world wide collection because you may be able to obtain stamps from other collectors from around […]

Chapter 28: World Famous Stamp Dealers

Throughout the history of stamp collecting there have been numerous famous stamp dealers, many of which who have helped to contribute to the love of stamp collecting that is now shared around the world. Taking the time to learn more about some of these world famous stamp dealers can help to foster a deep appreciation […]

Chapter 29: Stamp Collection

Postage stamps are used primarily for prepayment of postal charges. The value of the stamp is normally printed on its face. Once the stamp is used it is marked by postal services and cannot be used again to cover postal charges. However, when this stamp goes into the hands of a stamp collector its value […]

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Former city resident plays key role behind new stamp - Belleville Intelligencer

Former city resident plays key role behind new stamp
Belleville Intelligencer, Canada - Apr 30, 2008
"He really would have gotten a thrill out of this - his two hobbies, stamp collecting and photography put together by his son. I think he would have been so ...

School libraries find it's not so easy to part with old books - MLive.com

MLive.com

School libraries find it's not so easy to part with old books
MLive.com, MI - Apr 21, 2008
He also has a book on stamp collecting with a girl on the cover wearing a bib skirt and "Marcia Brady hair," Coffill said. "No middle school girl is going ...

Collectors share fascination with old-school hand tools - Fort Dodge Messenger

Collectors share fascination with old-school hand tools
Fort Dodge Messenger, IA - May 4, 2008
??I relate it to stamp and coin collecting ? a lot of people want one of every number.?? Cecil Holmes, of Hudson, many not have one of every number, ...

Every School Every Thursday -- Des Moines South - DesMoinesRegister.com

Every School Every Thursday -- Des Moines South
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - May 1, 2008
Joe Van Drasek, known to the group as GI Joe, shares his love of stamp collecting and his travels. Members learn vocabulary and history related to stamps, ...

Accounting expert Lin Chiao dies at age 89 - Inside BU

Accounting expert Lin Chiao dies at age 89
Inside BU, NY - Apr 17, 2008
Chiao, who enjoyed investing, stamp collecting, traveling and photography, retired in 1989. He is survived by his wife, Lili, and his daughter, Monica. ...

MoH technicians say they are overworked, underpaid - Arab Times

MoH technicians say they are overworked, underpaid
Arab Times, Kuwait - Apr 15, 2008
The authorities can stamp out this practice by providing some housing allowance to the medical technicians. Also the ministry is paying KD 350 on each ...

Heights rolling out red carpet for 'Big Open House' - Dearborn Press and Guid...

Heights rolling out red carpet for 'Big Open House'
Dearborn Press and Guide, MI - Apr 15, 2008
For every participating business or location a patron visits, he or she will receive a stamp. After collecting four stamps, the individual will be entered ...


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