How do I start stamp collecting?
Q. I want to start stamp collecting but I have no idea where to start. If you have any tips please tell me also.
Asked by MDeeh - Sun Dec 21 22:12:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go through your mail, and remove the stamps that you can find there. Get a good book that explains all about collecting stamps, and how to remove them, and how to store them. After that, once you find your field of interest (there are so many different themes), you would focus on that area, and collect, and study all about them. The post office is a great place to get started. Join a local stamp club. Join an internet group -- you may be able to do some trades. And then you are on your way!
Answered by hairbender - Sun Dec 21 23:02:26 2008
Q. I want to start stamp collecting but I have no idea where to start. If you have any tips please tell me also.
Asked by MDeeh - Sun Dec 21 22:12:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Go through your mail, and remove the stamps that you can find there. Get a good book that explains all about collecting stamps, and how to remove them, and how to store them. After that, once you find your field of interest (there are so many different themes), you would focus on that area, and collect, and study all about them. The post office is a great place to get started. Join a local stamp club. Join an internet group -- you may be able to do some trades. And then you are on your way!
Answered by hairbender - Sun Dec 21 23:02:26 2008
Is there a name for currency collecting somewhat like there is for stamp collecting?
Q. I've hear that stamp collectors (or people that do various things with stamps) are referred to as philatelics (or something like that... I can't remember the term).. Is there a term for bill collecting?
Asked by RotundSwede - Fri Jun 13 16:07:55 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One has to understand that there are coin collectors and currency collectors then there are numismatists who not only collect but also study and know the history of the coins or currency they have or would like to have. The same thing goes with stamps. philatelist's know the history and study stamps while collectors just collect them. Give the powers to be time and they will make up a name for currency collectors. They have already done it for token and medal collectors.
Answered by Taiping - Fri Jun 13 20:37:58 2008
Q. I've hear that stamp collectors (or people that do various things with stamps) are referred to as philatelics (or something like that... I can't remember the term).. Is there a term for bill collecting?
Asked by RotundSwede - Fri Jun 13 16:07:55 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One has to understand that there are coin collectors and currency collectors then there are numismatists who not only collect but also study and know the history of the coins or currency they have or would like to have. The same thing goes with stamps. philatelist's know the history and study stamps while collectors just collect them. Give the powers to be time and they will make up a name for currency collectors. They have already done it for token and medal collectors.
Answered by Taiping - Fri Jun 13 20:37:58 2008
Can anyone help me use the Scott Catalog for stamp collecting?
Q. I bought the entire Scott Catalog on CD, and I'm new to stamp collecting. I'm trying to look up stamps in the catalog and I don't really understand the different columns, classifications, prices, etc. Is there some sort of index or key to understanding how stamps are listed? Thanks.
Asked by lindauerndc - Fri Jun 9 20:56:04 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've never really used Scott, but I do know somewhat how it works. There are two price columns, one for how much a mint stamp would be and one for a used stamp. Every stamp has a Scott number, universally used to identify the stamps (For example the 1963 5 cent stamp of Eleanor Roosevelt is Scott #1236). Other than that I don't really know much. is a wonderful website full of philatelic info, qestions and answers, and other useful things. Happy collecting!
Answered by trixxie - Thu Jun 15 15:26:16 2006
Q. I bought the entire Scott Catalog on CD, and I'm new to stamp collecting. I'm trying to look up stamps in the catalog and I don't really understand the different columns, classifications, prices, etc. Is there some sort of index or key to understanding how stamps are listed? Thanks.
Asked by lindauerndc - Fri Jun 9 20:56:04 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've never really used Scott, but I do know somewhat how it works. There are two price columns, one for how much a mint stamp would be and one for a used stamp. Every stamp has a Scott number, universally used to identify the stamps (For example the 1963 5 cent stamp of Eleanor Roosevelt is Scott #1236). Other than that I don't really know much. is a wonderful website full of philatelic info, qestions and answers, and other useful things. Happy collecting!
Answered by trixxie - Thu Jun 15 15:26:16 2006
I want to start my grandson stamp collecting?
Q. I have looked at websites but they all seem to be for serious collectors. My grandson is 8 and has autism, cannot read but can identify words, flags etc and loves to collect - in fact he has ocd and has to collect! He would love to collect stamps and categorise by country but not of any value. Can anyone remember Brignorth Stamp Club? (UK) We collected from them as kids. Can anyone help?
Asked by DEEBEE - Fri Aug 29 07:45:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. get a small lot of used stamps then get a stamp catalogue some hinges for placing stamps in the book a magnifying glass for fun.
Answered by Sabrina R - Fri Aug 29 09:39:42 2008
Q. I have looked at websites but they all seem to be for serious collectors. My grandson is 8 and has autism, cannot read but can identify words, flags etc and loves to collect - in fact he has ocd and has to collect! He would love to collect stamps and categorise by country but not of any value. Can anyone remember Brignorth Stamp Club? (UK) We collected from them as kids. Can anyone help?
Asked by DEEBEE - Fri Aug 29 07:45:09 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. get a small lot of used stamps then get a stamp catalogue some hinges for placing stamps in the book a magnifying glass for fun.
Answered by Sabrina R - Fri Aug 29 09:39:42 2008
Will the value of postage stamps in stamp collecting go down when the forever stamp is introduced?
Q. I am an avid stamp collector now, so , I am curious about the what will happen to the value of past stamps with the upcoming forever stamp.
Asked by Kandice F - Tue Apr 3 19:11:41 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No it they have no affect on the prices of collectors stamps. They are stamps that will be used when stamps go up again. NE wayz if anything it will drive the prices up b/c you have collector stamps and the others will always be around.
Answered by kaciepaige03 - Tue Apr 3 19:21:31 2007
Q. I am an avid stamp collector now, so , I am curious about the what will happen to the value of past stamps with the upcoming forever stamp.
Asked by Kandice F - Tue Apr 3 19:11:41 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. No it they have no affect on the prices of collectors stamps. They are stamps that will be used when stamps go up again. NE wayz if anything it will drive the prices up b/c you have collector stamps and the others will always be around.
Answered by kaciepaige03 - Tue Apr 3 19:21:31 2007
How do you start stamp collecting?
Q. How do you start stamp collecting?
Asked by Paul G - Sun Nov 2 03:23:03 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. How do you start stamp collecting?
Asked by Paul G - Sun Nov 2 03:23:03 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
What is the real aim of Government in collecting Stamp Duty in the Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme - 2008?
Q. Is'nt it confusing the people with its unclear ideas? Why are the Politicians quiet on this issue?
Asked by satishfreeman - Sun Sep 28 12:32:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. With the record of this government on punitive taxation it's bound to be another stealth tax.
Answered by Rob Roy - Sun Sep 28 16:34:58 2008
Q. Is'nt it confusing the people with its unclear ideas? Why are the Politicians quiet on this issue?
Asked by satishfreeman - Sun Sep 28 12:32:41 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. With the record of this government on punitive taxation it's bound to be another stealth tax.
Answered by Rob Roy - Sun Sep 28 16:34:58 2008
Stamp Collecting - Anybody else collect stamps? If so, tell me about your collection.?
Q. I've been collecting your years, and have mainly Soviet and Russian stamps.
Asked by Natalia P - Fri Sep 7 23:00:16 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've been collecting 32 years I have 31,650+ different stamps from 267 stamp issuing territories past and present I am 37 stamps short of a complete Canadian collection I am 71 stamps short of a complete Netherlands collection (excluding semi-postals) I am 102 stamps short of a complete Czechoslovakia collection
Answered by cyrenaica - Fri Sep 7 23:14:38 2007
Q. I've been collecting your years, and have mainly Soviet and Russian stamps.
Asked by Natalia P - Fri Sep 7 23:00:16 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I've been collecting 32 years I have 31,650+ different stamps from 267 stamp issuing territories past and present I am 37 stamps short of a complete Canadian collection I am 71 stamps short of a complete Netherlands collection (excluding semi-postals) I am 102 stamps short of a complete Czechoslovakia collection
Answered by cyrenaica - Fri Sep 7 23:14:38 2007
where can I order online a Stamp collecting album?
Q. That's blank and doesn't have U.S or Countries on them? I do random collecting :) (I'd like it to have that protective film over it okay?)
Asked by Kina K - Wed Jan 14 15:03:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why not get yourself a nice scrapbook? They have plastic liners for the pages and would work perfectly. You'd just need to get some stamp mounts, which if I'm not badly mistaken you can purchase from the post office. I've also attached a link for an actual album, though it's a bit more costly. The website I found it on has lots of options.
Answered by airforcegrrrl - Wed Jan 14 15:21:57 2009
Q. That's blank and doesn't have U.S or Countries on them? I do random collecting :) (I'd like it to have that protective film over it okay?)
Asked by Kina K - Wed Jan 14 15:03:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Why not get yourself a nice scrapbook? They have plastic liners for the pages and would work perfectly. You'd just need to get some stamp mounts, which if I'm not badly mistaken you can purchase from the post office. I've also attached a link for an actual album, though it's a bit more costly. The website I found it on has lots of options.
Answered by airforcegrrrl - Wed Jan 14 15:21:57 2009
What is the Meaning of the Quote "All Science is Either Physics or Stamp Collecting?"?
Q. It is by Ernest Rutherford.
Asked by dgdebx - Wed Aug 26 01:09:20 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It means that all other sciences reduce to physics. Biology is explainable with chemistry, chemistry is explainable with physics. Physics is the root explanation of all observed phenomena. When a physicist considers a chemist or biologist, he sees someone who is merely cataloging and categorizing observations (stamp collecting), whereas the physicist himself is interested in the truly fundamental laws of nature.
Answered by Jose Frink - Wed Aug 26 01:41:31 2009
Q. It is by Ernest Rutherford.
Asked by dgdebx - Wed Aug 26 01:09:20 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It means that all other sciences reduce to physics. Biology is explainable with chemistry, chemistry is explainable with physics. Physics is the root explanation of all observed phenomena. When a physicist considers a chemist or biologist, he sees someone who is merely cataloging and categorizing observations (stamp collecting), whereas the physicist himself is interested in the truly fundamental laws of nature.
Answered by Jose Frink - Wed Aug 26 01:41:31 2009
What is the difference between MNH & MUH & MINT in relations to stamp collecting?
Q. What is the difference between MNH & MUH & MINT in relations to stamp collecting?
Asked by girl from oz - Tue Jan 9 21:03:50 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. MNH means Mint, never hinged. MUH means Mint, unhinged. MINT means perfect condition, or mint condition MNH is the highest quality, with nothing wrong. MUH is the same as MNH. MINT means never used, or cancelled, but condition is unknown.
Answered by Nin10dude - Thu Jan 11 18:38:25 2007
Q. What is the difference between MNH & MUH & MINT in relations to stamp collecting?
Asked by girl from oz - Tue Jan 9 21:03:50 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. MNH means Mint, never hinged. MUH means Mint, unhinged. MINT means perfect condition, or mint condition MNH is the highest quality, with nothing wrong. MUH is the same as MNH. MINT means never used, or cancelled, but condition is unknown.
Answered by Nin10dude - Thu Jan 11 18:38:25 2007
US stamp collecting question?
Q. I have an old stamp colecting filled with many stamps issued during the 1950's. The problem is almost all the stamps have been canceled. Could there be any value and if so how do I have it evaluated?
Asked by SMARTY - Sat Apr 19 21:44:32 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Token value for these as they are common You may check with a stamp dealer to be sure there are no exception
Answered by Stephabel - Wed Apr 23 08:48:29 2008
Q. I have an old stamp colecting filled with many stamps issued during the 1950's. The problem is almost all the stamps have been canceled. Could there be any value and if so how do I have it evaluated?
Asked by SMARTY - Sat Apr 19 21:44:32 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Token value for these as they are common You may check with a stamp dealer to be sure there are no exception
Answered by Stephabel - Wed Apr 23 08:48:29 2008
stamp collecting, inned to find out the value of james brown stamps?
Q. the stamps are like blue chip stamps they were collectibles when he was younger. i just want to know what web site i can go to to find out the value. i already check ebay under blue chip stamps.
Asked by Rosalind B - Wed Jun 17 15:18:33 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try here:
Answered by D. Darqwon [Quill at Will] - Sat Jun 20 13:23:08 2009
Q. the stamps are like blue chip stamps they were collectibles when he was younger. i just want to know what web site i can go to to find out the value. i already check ebay under blue chip stamps.
Asked by Rosalind B - Wed Jun 17 15:18:33 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try here:
Answered by D. Darqwon [Quill at Will] - Sat Jun 20 13:23:08 2009
Star Wars usps Stamps be worth anything jedimasters stamp collecting collector?
Q. I'm not a stamp collector.. nor am I a big Star Wars fan (more of a trekkie - but that's controversial and totally off the topic). Well while standing in yet another long Monday line at the post office. I noticed a flyer regarding these Star Wars stamps coming out in May 25th. My question is to all the stamp collectors out there - what is your take on these? I think they are rather cool and wonder how much they'll be worth in a short amount of time or will it take time for them to be worth anymore than their face value. Also where do you go to check how much a stamp you have is worth .. And where do you keep your collection. Thanks
Asked by Vboy303 - Tue May 15 01:41:30 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The stamps you see displayed at the post office are not likely to ever be worth much more than their cost. Many people will buy them, so there will be a large supply in the market, enough to handle the demand. The post office is likely to keep selling them for at least six months, unless they sell very rapidly and the post office decides not to reprint. What may very well be a good investment is the set of three Star Wars Express Mail envelopes available only by mail order. Because these cost over $40 each set, not many people will buy them, and they are only on sale for a few months. After they are no longer available, there may be a big demand from people who later decide they want them. Many public libraries have stamp catalogs that… [cont.]
Answered by Brandenburg 5 - Tue May 15 03:24:01 2007
Q. I'm not a stamp collector.. nor am I a big Star Wars fan (more of a trekkie - but that's controversial and totally off the topic). Well while standing in yet another long Monday line at the post office. I noticed a flyer regarding these Star Wars stamps coming out in May 25th. My question is to all the stamp collectors out there - what is your take on these? I think they are rather cool and wonder how much they'll be worth in a short amount of time or will it take time for them to be worth anymore than their face value. Also where do you go to check how much a stamp you have is worth .. And where do you keep your collection. Thanks
Asked by Vboy303 - Tue May 15 01:41:30 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The stamps you see displayed at the post office are not likely to ever be worth much more than their cost. Many people will buy them, so there will be a large supply in the market, enough to handle the demand. The post office is likely to keep selling them for at least six months, unless they sell very rapidly and the post office decides not to reprint. What may very well be a good investment is the set of three Star Wars Express Mail envelopes available only by mail order. Because these cost over $40 each set, not many people will buy them, and they are only on sale for a few months. After they are no longer available, there may be a big demand from people who later decide they want them. Many public libraries have stamp catalogs that… [cont.]
Answered by Brandenburg 5 - Tue May 15 03:24:01 2007
Are there any special terms for coin collecting and a special term for stamp collecting as a hobby?
Q. 2 seperate terms.
Asked by Surag - Sun Apr 26 02:21:51 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Coin collecting = numismatics (collector = numismatician/numismatici st) Stamp collector = philatelist (collecting = philatelism)
Answered by cantilena91 - Sun Apr 26 02:33:18 2009
Q. 2 seperate terms.
Asked by Surag - Sun Apr 26 02:21:51 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Coin collecting = numismatics (collector = numismatician/numismatici st) Stamp collector = philatelist (collecting = philatelism)
Answered by cantilena91 - Sun Apr 26 02:33:18 2009
Are there any agencies or people who send free stamp to the people interested in collecting stamps?
Q. Stamp collection is my hobby.But I only have stamps of my own country. Anyone can please send me stamps of their country. Any help will be Great.
Asked by jai - Tue Aug 12 01:09:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. hey, glad you'r interested in stamps. but then i doubt if there are any such things these days. try asking people you know. otherwise its not easy to get for free
Answered by Sree - Wed Aug 13 17:23:09 2008
Q. Stamp collection is my hobby.But I only have stamps of my own country. Anyone can please send me stamps of their country. Any help will be Great.
Asked by jai - Tue Aug 12 01:09:11 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. hey, glad you'r interested in stamps. but then i doubt if there are any such things these days. try asking people you know. otherwise its not easy to get for free
Answered by Sree - Wed Aug 13 17:23:09 2008
Is stamp collecting still a popular hobby?
Q. Is stamp collecting still a popular hobby?
Asked by fink - Sun Aug 16 15:52:59 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. With whom? There will always be stamp collectors around, if that's what you're asking. In most middle schools or high schools, it is probably not the biggest after-school-activity club on campus, if that's what you're asking. If it interests you, jump in and enjoy yourself with it.
Answered by thejanith - Sun Aug 16 16:13:34 2009
Q. Is stamp collecting still a popular hobby?
Asked by fink - Sun Aug 16 15:52:59 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. With whom? There will always be stamp collectors around, if that's what you're asking. In most middle schools or high schools, it is probably not the biggest after-school-activity club on campus, if that's what you're asking. If it interests you, jump in and enjoy yourself with it.
Answered by thejanith - Sun Aug 16 16:13:34 2009
In stamp collecting, what are the stamplike seals or stickers that have no postal validity called?
Q. In stamp collecting, what are the stamplike seals or stickers that have no postal validity called?
Asked by mdavis36000 - Fri Apr 28 10:00:57 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They're referred to as cinderellas.
Answered by zcommodore - Fri Apr 28 10:09:05 2006
Q. In stamp collecting, what are the stamplike seals or stickers that have no postal validity called?
Asked by mdavis36000 - Fri Apr 28 10:00:57 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They're referred to as cinderellas.
Answered by zcommodore - Fri Apr 28 10:09:05 2006
Is stamp collecting an addiction that is hard to lick?
Q. Is stamp collecting an addiction that is hard to lick?
Asked by gyorzxk - Sun Nov 26 16:23:26 2006 - - 4 Answers - 3 Comments
A. Well now, this is a sticky subject. I could paste some info from Wikipedia but that's for suckers. I'm a self-adhesive sort of person. I want to leave my imprint on the world and definitely get a stamp of approval from you.
Answered by Anne Teak - Sun Nov 26 18:26:08 2006
Q. Is stamp collecting an addiction that is hard to lick?
Asked by gyorzxk - Sun Nov 26 16:23:26 2006 - - 4 Answers - 3 Comments
A. Well now, this is a sticky subject. I could paste some info from Wikipedia but that's for suckers. I'm a self-adhesive sort of person. I want to leave my imprint on the world and definitely get a stamp of approval from you.
Answered by Anne Teak - Sun Nov 26 18:26:08 2006
Stamp Collecting First Day cover holders?
Q. Does anyone know where I can buy the plastic sleeves that are specially made to hold first day covers? not the type that have hangers with adhesive, these are just a plastic sleeve so you can see both sides.None of the post offices around us have them, and I can't find them on eBay
Asked by Scunt - Tue Jun 3 05:55:15 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. www.brooklyngallery.com they sell coin and stamp supplies and have good prices.
Answered by Taiping - Tue Jun 3 11:44:55 2008
Q. Does anyone know where I can buy the plastic sleeves that are specially made to hold first day covers? not the type that have hangers with adhesive, these are just a plastic sleeve so you can see both sides.None of the post offices around us have them, and I can't find them on eBay
Asked by Scunt - Tue Jun 3 05:55:15 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. www.brooklyngallery.com they sell coin and stamp supplies and have good prices.
Answered by Taiping - Tue Jun 3 11:44:55 2008
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