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Post by 57buick on Oct 9, 2023 1:21:22 GMT
Hello from Albany, Oregon. I have been thinking about getting into stamp collecting for a long time. I recently picked up a HUGE collection of thousands upon thousands of stamps and books for $40 and am completely overwhelmed all at once but am looking forward to slowly learning about them as I start to organize them! I will try to get a few pics here soon of what Im working with
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hdm1950
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Posts: 1,604 
What I collect: I collect world wide up to 1965 with several specialty albums added due to volume of material I have acquired. At this point I am focused on Canada and British America. I am always on the lookout for stamps and covers with postmarks from communities in Queens County, Nova Scotia. I do list various goods including stamps occasionally on eBay as hdm50
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Post by hdm1950 on Oct 9, 2023 2:21:22 GMT
Welcome 57buick . Your recent acquisition sounds like hours of fun and maybe even some treasures. Your approach of going slowly is wise. If it is just a big random jumble the easiest way to go is to sort by country first followed by probably arranging one country at a time by date of issue while setting duplicates aside for further study in case the particular issue is known to have varieties. That will keep you busy for awhile. Enjoy! |
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,453
What I collect: My focus is on Wild Mammals on maximum cards. Occasionally, I get or create maximum cards with other animals, or any other topic.
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Post by dorincard on Oct 9, 2023 3:25:49 GMT
Welcome!
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Jerry B
Departed
Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Oct 9, 2023 8:28:41 GMT
Hi 57buick  to a great Forum. Jerry B |
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mberry
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Posts: 990
What I collect: USA, USA Revenues, Beer Related Stamps and Revenues, US State Revenues, Stamp Show Stamps
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Post by mberry on Oct 9, 2023 9:25:10 GMT
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angore
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Posts: 5,353
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Oct 9, 2023 9:56:20 GMT
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,443
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Oct 9, 2023 10:59:05 GMT
Welcome from the UK 57buick... And can I say your alias is a stunning car from a period I adore.  |
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,405
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Oct 9, 2023 12:28:45 GMT
Welcome 57Buick! I retired from the manufacturing complex at GM in Flint Michigan, part of which includes the Buick assembly where your classic was built! Here’s a cool website about the history of the factory city - it was a HUGE complex Buick city
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TimG
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Posts: 163
What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by TimG on Oct 9, 2023 12:35:30 GMT
Welcome and good advice from hdm1950. You'll benefit from the wisdom honed by years of mistakes and successes. |
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renden
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Posts: 8,714
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Oct 9, 2023 12:57:22 GMT
René Canada
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FDI
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Member of RPSC & BNAPS
Posts: 349
What I collect: Modern Canada (misperf, varieties, tagging errors), Canadian Cinderellas, EXUP & CAPEX & Dead Countries
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Post by FDI on Oct 9, 2023 13:14:53 GMT
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Statesman Stamper
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Posts: 209
What I collect: Worldwide, all eras
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Post by Statesman Stamper on Oct 9, 2023 15:11:36 GMT
Welcome!
It sounds like you have some fun ahead working through your purchase. I look forward to seeing any pictures you share with us.
Dale
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drmellow
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Posts: 76
What I collect: USA and figuring out WW.
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Post by drmellow on Oct 9, 2023 15:34:53 GMT
Welcome to the forum.
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REL1948
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Posts: 583
What I collect: 1840-Pre-Decimal, GB and Colonies, 1840 1 penny reds, Postal Histories
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Post by REL1948 on Oct 9, 2023 15:57:26 GMT
Welcome to The Stamp Forum 57buick,
You're off to a lucky start with that find! You've come to the right place for expertise and experience. I look forward to seeing your collection as it advances.
1957 was a super year for Buicks in my humble opinion. My favorite was the Buick Century Coupe in black and white with a red leather interior.
See you on the Forum,
Rob
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 9, 2023 16:01:00 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
David
Ottawa, Canada
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rex
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Post by rex on Oct 9, 2023 19:47:01 GMT
.....to..... TSF....... 57buick ......Ludwig Italy
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 6,616
What I collect: France (and French territories), Africa, Canada, USA, Germany, Guatemala, stamps about science, flags, maps, stamps on stamps...
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Post by hrdoktorx on Oct 9, 2023 21:44:28 GMT
to TSF! You've come to the right place.
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zipper
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Posts: 2,649
What I collect: Classic GB, QV, France Ceres/Napoleon, Classic U.S., Cinderella & Poster Stamps
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Post by zipper on Oct 9, 2023 22:19:34 GMT
Hi
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,267
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Oct 11, 2023 21:08:21 GMT
Seeing your user ID brought a smile to my face -- I drove a 55 Buick Special while in college.
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Post by 57buick on Oct 13, 2023 15:31:47 GMT
This collection I found a bundle of 50 uncut sheets of the same AJMAN state stamps. What does a person plan to do with that lol
When I try to add a photo of them a pop up ask for my user name and password but it does not accept anything I put into it. Dont understand whats going on
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drblade
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Posts: 726
What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on Oct 13, 2023 16:18:28 GMT
Welcome to the forum.  |
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Post by 57buick on Oct 13, 2023 18:02:28 GMT
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Mr. H
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Member - APS #129381
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What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Oct 13, 2023 18:34:37 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
As to what to do with 50 sheets of Ajman Stamps, I don't really collect them, more like save them if they come my way. I would keep one full sheet and maybe a single of each. There's not really much of a market for them on Ebay, which shows about 300 sales in the last 90 days and over 1400 active listings. Other than people paying ridiculous prices for graded stamps, most are going for a couple of bucks a sheet and are being sold in bulk (10 sheets). I don't know if any other sites might have better pricing.
You could always use them to wallpaper the bathroom. LOL
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,267
What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Oct 13, 2023 19:29:45 GMT
57buick, Going forward, posts other than those specifically related to your intro should be made in other Forum areas. For example, the Ajman posts would more appropriately have been placed in the Have A Question category.
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Oct 14, 2023 14:21:11 GMT
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Post by david on Oct 17, 2023 19:23:06 GMT
Hello Buick
Welcome to the forum and I agree, what to do with those sheets of stamps :-)
A few months ago my wife made a nice little artwork with some dups I had laying around.
I know some people create beautiful art using stamps.
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to a great Forum. 
