Stamp collectors.....where do you get new material for your collection ?

Hello..... Many people, myself include, enjoy collecting used stamps because they are more affordable. A lot of collectors believe that stamps were created for a reason....to carry mail.....an un-used stamp is waiting to complete it's mission. Some people only collect used stamps. Read my other discussions if you are interested if FREE stamps. Tom

Hello stvasile....... I also, believe you are a collector. Collectors spend time enjoying their collection, we study them, we are happy and proud to show them to anyone. We try to help and encourage others to begin collecting. All countries have stamps, anyone can be a stamp collector. Tom

Hello.... You don't mention the ages of your children but, just about everything you can think of has been pictured on world wide stamps, finding subjects of interest should not be difficult. Most collectors enjoy the wide variety of items, people, places, and subjects pictured on stamps. The style and colors of the newer stamps may be the ones that initially attract your children to the hobby. There are a number of options for storing a collection, www.whitmanbooks.com carries a variety of albums from beginners to advanced. Hinges (small gummed glassine papers) are the most common item used for mounting. Starting with a "family" album is common, adding albums for individuals as they show greater interest. If the youngsters see you working on and enjoying the hobby they may develop a real interest. I am willing to help. Learning is easy. I began at about age six or seven with the help of my older brother, I have now been collecting over 48 years, and I am still fascinated by it. There are certainly fewer collectors now than there were when I began and we oldtimers are on a mission to try to reverse this trend by helping and encouraging anyone who who shows an interest. In my other discussions, I have an offer of free stamps to any/all collectors in mylot, all I ask is a request in writing with good condition new stamps on your envelope. I will pay return postage, just send an email for my address. Tom

Hello Mathurin...... I am offering free stamps to anyone who sends me a request by regular mail. All I ask is that you use good condition new stamps on your request. If you are interested, email for my address. Happy collecting..... Tom

It would be better if we exchange our collections...I mean if I have some stamps extra which might be needed by others and if i need some which others have in surplus..then we should exchange..But it won't be that easy to start..it requires mutual trust and cooperation...what u have to say ???

Send an email to trade addresses. Tom

Hello white_tiger.... You most definately sound like an avid collector. I began my first collection at about the same age and have now been at it a little more than 48 years and I'm still having a great time. Would you like some free stamps to add to your collection ?? Check my other discussions and you will see my offer to any collector in mylot. All I ask is that you send a request by regular mail. I'm trying to collect an item of mail from all the countries involved with mylot and something from each of my mylot friends. Would you be interested in creating a collecting like this starting with some items from the US ? I have sent a request for you to add me to your friends list so I can send you my address. Please let me know what you think of this idea. Tom

Hello white_tiger.... Glad to have you respond here and to my offer of free stamps. Message with my address has been sent. Thanks....... Tom

what a great idea! :) i have added you to my friends list, so go ahead and give me your address and i'll send you some stamps.

Hello ccatherine...... From you description I would say you are definitely a collector. You may be surprised how much you can add to your enjoyment of your collection with just a few hours a week. I also answered you other posting on my other discussion. I have requested that you add me to your friends list, after you do we will be able to email each other. Happy collecting........ Tom

Hello ccatherine, It is so nice to have parents who used to collect stamps as you can have your parents old and antique collection. For me I prefer old stamps as they are more valuable and rare. But since I am the only one who collect stamps in my family, I can only buy the old stamps or exchange with friends. I really agree with you that "Stamps are so beautiful!". Hopefully both of us will continue to collect stamps forever. :)

Hello dragonstar.... Stashing stamps and making plans for them pretty much makes you a collector. To get a look at some albums check this site: www.whitmanbooks.com for Hagner hingeless pages: www.freewaysupplies.com If I can help in any way, let me know. Tom

Hello Noah2413....... Want free stamps ??? See my other discussions for details. Tom

Hello mic_tcs..... Many collectors have the same problem of finding the time to enjoy their collections. They also gather items wherever they can find it so they will have material to work on when they do find the time. Life often demands most of our time to content with everyday problems. It can be a real pleasure to get lost in our collections and imagination to relieve the stress built up by our job and life in general. You would be surprised at how much you can accomplish by devoting a few hours a week to your collection. Not only do you get the stress reducing benefit, but by the end of the month you can see improvements in your collection. In my other discussions you will find an offer of free stamps. I am trying to collect an item of regular mail from as many countries as possible, and I would very much like to have something from Malaysia. Let me know if you are interested. Tom