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Post by docjohn64 on Nov 19, 2023 3:16:43 GMT
Hello to all: new member here! I'm a third generation collector whose grandfather got started in the 1930's. I was introduced as a kid, and put together a decent international collection (ok, decent to a 7th grader). The hobby went dormant for a long while; I blame grad school, profession, kids, all that. Last year, I inherited my family's nearly complete collection of US, UN and Canada issues, and this definitely jump-started my interest again: I have been focusing on European colonial issues and on now-extinct territories & countries, but my interests are broad and my collection is international. I'm here to learn. I know how much I don't know; I can only guess at how much I don't even know that I don't know! I've truly appreciated some of the threads on this board that I've found via google searches, most recently a thread about the Cape of Good Hope triangle stamps. I've struggled with identifying some of my stamps, including whether they are authentic, reprints, or forgeries: I'm hoping I'll have a chance to run some of these past those on this forum who are more experienced. Thanks for having me
DocJohn 64
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madbaker
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Posts: 693 
What I collect: (Mark) General worldwide collector (to 1975 or so) with a soft spot for Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia.
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Post by madbaker on Nov 19, 2023 4:07:25 GMT
Welcome, Dr. John! The Cape Triangles are starting to become something of a specialty around this place, although I just watch from a distance. 
There's lots of friendly folk here so feel free to share your collection, ask questions, jump into the conversation, etc. etc. We're glad you're here!
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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 Nov 19, 2023 4:13:04 GMT
Welcome!
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renden
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Posts: 8,715
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Nov 19, 2023 14:00:05 GMT
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stainlessb
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Posts: 4,643
What I collect: currently focused on most of western Europe, much of which is spent on France, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain Queen Victoria
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Post by stainlessb on Nov 19, 2023 14:21:54 GMT
welcome docjohn64 to TSF. A very friemdly forum! Cheers Stan Northern California |
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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 Nov 19, 2023 14:23:37 GMT
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Post by Statesman Stamper on Nov 19, 2023 15:04:56 GMT
Welcome! This is a very friendly, very knowledgeable group. I look forward to getting to know more about you and your collection.
Dale
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,408
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Nov 19, 2023 16:24:02 GMT
Welcome to our friendly group! The COGH triangle mavens will be delighted to welcome another fan!
If you want to exercise your philatelic “muscles” give the daily identification challenge a try. New members are welcome to participate - just send a private message to me with your best guess. It’s a fun game and also amazing to see the incredible depths of philatelic knowledge within the club.
Whenever we gain a member from the greater Chicago area I get a wee bit homesick - Dad grew up by Comiskey Park, but he was a cubbies fan. (Never tell the neighbors! Lol)
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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 Nov 19, 2023 17:33:02 GMT
 to TSF! Thanks for the nice introduction. 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 Nov 19, 2023 21:58:24 GMT
Hi
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Nov 19, 2023 22:07:33 GMT
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Post by carabop on Nov 20, 2023 3:01:51 GMT
Welcome
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Post by docjohn64 on Nov 20, 2023 16:32:17 GMT
Welcome to our friendly group! The COGH triangle mavens will be delighted to welcome another fan! If you want to exercise your philatelic “muscles” give the daily identification challenge a try. New members are welcome to participate - just send a private message to me with your best guess. It’s a fun game and also amazing to see the incredible depths of philatelic knowledge within the club. Whenever we gain a member from the greater Chicago area I get a wee bit homesick - Dad grew up by Comiskey Park, but he was a cubbies fan. (Never tell the neighbors! Lol) Thanks for all the welcomes! Philatelia, can you tell me where I find that daily identification challenge? Perhaps I didn't dig deeply enough, but I didn't see a thread. As to being a Cubs fan anywhere near Comiskey Park, yes, that's definitely living behind enemy lines. Shots are fired here in Chicago for less than that! Thanks, docjohn64 |
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,408
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Nov 20, 2023 19:06:57 GMT
To answer your query, docjohn64 ; Here is the link to the daily contest. I don’t think new members can post in the buy/sell/trade section - (you need to have 50 posts & two weeks) but I think you can read the posts. I hope I’m right about that. thestampforum.boards.net/post/180325/threadThe challenges vary from newer collector level to advanced so that every member has a chance. |
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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 Nov 22, 2023 10:37:59 GMT
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TimG
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Posts: 163
What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by TimG on Nov 22, 2023 13:50:59 GMT
Hi DocJohn,
Welcome and good to have you as part of the group.
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Mr. H
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Member - APS #129381
Posts: 935
What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Nov 22, 2023 14:25:58 GMT
Welcome to the Forum from a Chicagoan (Garfield Ridge).
I have a cousin, sister-in-law, and nephew that live in your area. I'll be at the sister-in-law's for Thanksgiving.
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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 Nov 22, 2023 14:46:47 GMT
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,269
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 Nov 22, 2023 14:47:08 GMT
And welcome to the Forum from a former Ciceronian.
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kgvistamps
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Posts: 201
What I collect: British Colonies - King George VI from all countries and King Edward VII & King George V from the West Indies.
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Post by kgvistamps on Nov 23, 2023 17:27:50 GMT
Welcome. If you are available on Saturday Nov 25, there is a stamp show in Countryside at the Holiday Inn at 6201 Joliet Road. You can meet some local dealers and maybe score some additions to your collection. The show hours are from 10AM to 5PM. There is a $1 admission fee. I am a part time dealer, but do not have a table there. However I do have a website - www.ClassicBritishColonies.com. In addition to stamps for sale, there is a lot of educational information that might be useful to you - no Cape Triangles, but a lot of King Edward VII, and both King George V and George VI information on the site. |
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rex
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Post by rex on Nov 24, 2023 6:01:35 GMT
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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 Nov 26, 2023 19:43:27 GMT
Welcome to the Forum and I'm looking forward to you sharing some of your collection online here.
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to TSF ! 
... Ludwig