What is the best stamp collecting website?
Q. What is the best stamp collecting website that tells you all you need to know about stamps?
Asked by Mariiiyaaa :) - Thu Mar 6 07:46:16 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. for us stamps try this
Answered by Vas P - Thu Mar 6 08:09:26 2008
Q. What is the best stamp collecting website that tells you all you need to know about stamps?
Asked by Mariiiyaaa :) - Thu Mar 6 07:46:16 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. for us stamps try this
Answered by Vas P - Thu Mar 6 08:09:26 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 chicale - 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 chicale - Thu Jun 15 15:26:16 2006
What is the future of stamp collecting? Will it be a hobby of older people?
Q. It seems to me that so few ppl write letters these days using stamps and that interest in stamps and collecting them are also competing with the internet and video games. Your thoughts? I will continue to collect stamps for fun, but am not sure that they will be a good investment if the number of collectors fall.
Asked by Terry 81 - Mon Sep 1 20:55:16 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know some Jung people interested in collecting stamps. I can see some reasons due to is collecting stamps rare hobby. For example expensive postage - I think it could be much more cheaper or let the post office make an special price for philatelists registered in clubs. I hope philately will become "cool" in future :) . Also for this reason I use web page for all collectors -
Answered by stampsclub.info - Thu Sep 4 14:09:28 2008
Q. It seems to me that so few ppl write letters these days using stamps and that interest in stamps and collecting them are also competing with the internet and video games. Your thoughts? I will continue to collect stamps for fun, but am not sure that they will be a good investment if the number of collectors fall.
Asked by Terry 81 - Mon Sep 1 20:55:16 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I know some Jung people interested in collecting stamps. I can see some reasons due to is collecting stamps rare hobby. For example expensive postage - I think it could be much more cheaper or let the post office make an special price for philatelists registered in clubs. I hope philately will become "cool" in future :) . Also for this reason I use web page for all collectors -
Answered by stampsclub.info - Thu Sep 4 14:09:28 2008
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
how does stamp collecting work when really to get the good stamps you have to pay thousands of dollars?
Q. how does stamp collecting work when really to get the good stamps you have to pay thousands of dollars?
Asked by boo! - Tue Apr 29 17:36:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The way any collecting works is that you take the long view. Someday you will be able to barter your way into getting a special stamp instead of just buying your way in. It's not just the stamp, it's the story of how you got it and how many years you had to wait. .
Answered by Kacky - Tue Apr 29 17:50:28 2008
Q. how does stamp collecting work when really to get the good stamps you have to pay thousands of dollars?
Asked by boo! - Tue Apr 29 17:36:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The way any collecting works is that you take the long view. Someday you will be able to barter your way into getting a special stamp instead of just buying your way in. It's not just the stamp, it's the story of how you got it and how many years you had to wait. .
Answered by Kacky - Tue Apr 29 17:50:28 2008
In stamp collecting what are phosphor and helicon markings for and about ?
Q. In stamp collecting what are phosphor and helicon markings for and about ?
Asked by Henryandrew - Sun Nov 11 16:05:24 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Phosphor is printed on the front of stamps in order to help automated machines process mail due to it fluorescing under ultraviolet light. It comes in various compositions and is difficult to spot without a UV light. Phosphor use began in Britain in 1959 and continues to date. Phosphor is treated much like ink (although it s often printed as a separate process) and consequently any of the errors associated with ink also occur with phosphor. Because phosphor is usually applied in vertical bands, possible errors include broad bands, missing bands, short bands and even double bands. Missing phosphor is either the result of phosphor running out during printing or sheets failing to go through when phosphor is supposed to be applied. The former… [cont.]
Answered by mischiefinthemoonlight - Tue Nov 13 10:38:55 2007
Q. In stamp collecting what are phosphor and helicon markings for and about ?
Asked by Henryandrew - Sun Nov 11 16:05:24 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Phosphor is printed on the front of stamps in order to help automated machines process mail due to it fluorescing under ultraviolet light. It comes in various compositions and is difficult to spot without a UV light. Phosphor use began in Britain in 1959 and continues to date. Phosphor is treated much like ink (although it s often printed as a separate process) and consequently any of the errors associated with ink also occur with phosphor. Because phosphor is usually applied in vertical bands, possible errors include broad bands, missing bands, short bands and even double bands. Missing phosphor is either the result of phosphor running out during printing or sheets failing to go through when phosphor is supposed to be applied. The former… [cont.]
Answered by mischiefinthemoonlight - Tue Nov 13 10:38:55 2007
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
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
is stamp collecting a useful way to inculcate [in you kids], an interest in geography and history?
Q. is stamp collecting a useful way to inculcate [in you kids], an interest in geography and history?
Asked by catweazle - Tue Mar 25 03:33:04 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes. Have a modern map of the world handy and help your children find the countries on the map. If you know something about history, explain the significance of a person or building portrayed on the stamp. This is where Internet can come in handy.
Answered by cymry3jones - Tue Mar 25 03:42:31 2008
Q. is stamp collecting a useful way to inculcate [in you kids], an interest in geography and history?
Asked by catweazle - Tue Mar 25 03:33:04 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes. Have a modern map of the world handy and help your children find the countries on the map. If you know something about history, explain the significance of a person or building portrayed on the stamp. This is where Internet can come in handy.
Answered by cymry3jones - Tue Mar 25 03:42:31 2008
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
could any one tell me where I could get get a starter kit for stamp collecting for a 7 year old?
Q. Its for Christmas and it has to be in Ireland Easons bookshop don't carry anything and wh smith in England wont send outside the UK.. Santa really needs to bring this Thanks in advance
Asked by sunie - Thu Nov 15 06:37:02 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Royal Mail website shop has a load of albums, kits, etc.
Answered by CK - Thu Nov 15 06:43:16 2007
Q. Its for Christmas and it has to be in Ireland Easons bookshop don't carry anything and wh smith in England wont send outside the UK.. Santa really needs to bring this Thanks in advance
Asked by sunie - Thu Nov 15 06:37:02 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The Royal Mail website shop has a load of albums, kits, etc.
Answered by CK - Thu Nov 15 06:43:16 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
Hello all...I am looking to buy some stamps (rare stamps for stamp collecting) any good sites with info?
Q. Remember, I don't want regular stamps to mail things, I want to buy and collect stamps from all over the world. thnx
Asked by Marck D - Tue Jun 16 12:59:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Remember, I don't want regular stamps to mail things, I want to buy and collect stamps from all over the world. thnx
Asked by Marck D - Tue Jun 16 12:59:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
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
My hobby is stamp collecting where can i get more stamps from?
Q. My hobby is stamp collecting where can i get more stamps from?
Asked by mitaali1002 - Wed May 17 03:21:08 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Self Addressed Envelopes?
Answered by One Eyed Owl - Wed May 17 06:02:42 2006
Q. My hobby is stamp collecting where can i get more stamps from?
Asked by mitaali1002 - Wed May 17 03:21:08 2006 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Self Addressed Envelopes?
Answered by One Eyed Owl - Wed May 17 06:02:42 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
I can't find a good stamp collecting book anywhere.?
Q. I have recently gotten into stamp collecting, but I can't find a good stamp collecting book anywhere and I need one to store all my stamps. Anybody have any idea where I can find one?
Asked by demortis666 - Tue Aug 15 22:28:43 2006 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments
A. There are lots of great albums available at - look for "albums," as that is the kind of book you are looking for. You should stronly consider joining the American Philatelic Society (APS) - - the magazine is great, and there are a lot of services available to members. Even if you don't join right away, the site is very useful for things like finding dealers and shows in your area. And even if you're not in the US, do consider joining anyway - APS has members in over a hundred countries! Another great stamp collecting site is - you have to register to post on the message board, but it's free, and you can read stuff as a "guest" without registering. Welcome to the hobby of kings/king of hobbies!
Answered by Maple - Wed Aug 16 14:07:50 2006
Q. I have recently gotten into stamp collecting, but I can't find a good stamp collecting book anywhere and I need one to store all my stamps. Anybody have any idea where I can find one?
Asked by demortis666 - Tue Aug 15 22:28:43 2006 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments
A. There are lots of great albums available at - look for "albums," as that is the kind of book you are looking for. You should stronly consider joining the American Philatelic Society (APS) - - the magazine is great, and there are a lot of services available to members. Even if you don't join right away, the site is very useful for things like finding dealers and shows in your area. And even if you're not in the US, do consider joining anyway - APS has members in over a hundred countries! Another great stamp collecting site is - you have to register to post on the message board, but it's free, and you can read stuff as a "guest" without registering. Welcome to the hobby of kings/king of hobbies!
Answered by Maple - Wed Aug 16 14:07:50 2006
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