vikingeck
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Posts: 3,265
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on May 4, 2019 21:55:45 GMT
Based in the UK I am a Senior collector for 60+ years. I have moved from all world collecting, through GB and Commonwealth to a 30 year specialisation in Early Denmark ( now sold!). Current interests are Samoa, Wartime mails , and a Social theme on tobacco and anti smoking.
I have exhibited at Stampex, London 2010 and Nordia in Finland and frequently show to my own local club and other societies.
i hope to be able to contribute useful experience and information from time to time.
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,265 
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 May 4, 2019 22:42:02 GMT
I'm glad that you found us and hope you'll find the time spent here to be worth your while.
I've adjusted your status so you can now post elsewhere on the forum.
Please let me know if you have any questions or encounter any problems.
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stainlessb
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qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,642
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 May 4, 2019 22:50:46 GMT
Welcome vikingeck you come to the right place! Really nice folks here! |
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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 May 4, 2019 23:14:54 GMT
Hi.
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nikhil
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Working on Australia, GDR, Japan
Posts: 552
What I collect: I collect WW. Looking for early issues.
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Post by nikhil on May 5, 2019 4:27:09 GMT
Hello and welcome to this forum!!!
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tobben63
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Stamp eat sleep repeat
Posts: 1,866
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on May 5, 2019 9:09:14 GMT
Hello and welcome vikingeckI look forward to your posting  |
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kosmo
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Now posting as kosmo73
Posts: 308
What I collect: I can assist you in buying stamps at auctions in Russia.
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Post by kosmo on May 5, 2019 9:59:19 GMT
Welcome!  |
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angore
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Posts: 5,346
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on May 5, 2019 10:02:59 GMT
Welcome!!  |
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 6,604
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 May 5, 2019 11:35:03 GMT
 to TSF! The evolution of your collecting interests is quite interesting. I'd be interested in knowing more about the tobacco and smoking-related stamps!
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,654
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on May 5, 2019 12:28:46 GMT
Welcome to TSF, vikingeck ! I agree with hrdoktorx , the evolution of your collecting areas is interesting in itself. I also look forward to seeing some posts of your favourite material. By the way, where in the UK are you located? Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy ) |
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vikingeck
Member
Posts: 3,265
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on May 5, 2019 13:11:01 GMT
to TSF! The evolution of your collecting interests is quite interesting. I'd be interested in knowing more about the tobacco and smoking-related stamps! About 6 years ago I was asked to help a widow with her late husband’s collection. Amongst a quarter of a tonne of stuff was a small stock book collection of stamps relating to tobacco, anti smoking and cancer. Loose and not organised. i started a Social philately exhibit mounted and written up which got large silver gilt at London 2015 show . It now runs to 8 frames and competitive exhibiting at £25 per frame is too expensive for a pensioner . I’d rather spend the £200 on a decent stamp or a cover. once I have worked out how to post images here I may get round to showing some stuff on a new thread. alex |
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vikingeck
Member
Posts: 3,265
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on May 5, 2019 13:15:17 GMT
Hi Chris I am way north of Hadrian’s an Antoninus’ Walls  but have been known to raid south to York and London on stamps expeditions |
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tomiseksj
Moderator
Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,265
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 May 5, 2019 14:53:26 GMT
There is a lot of info regarding "how to" on the FAQ board. Here is a link to the thread about posting images. |
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Mick
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Site Supporter
Posts: 931
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on May 5, 2019 17:52:07 GMT
Hey vikingeck, welcome to the forum. Your name reminds me of the character Wee Eck from the Oor Wullie comics. My Uncle Tommy used to send them to my mum after my family emigrated to South Africa in the late 60s. (They were not Scottish, but for some reason the local Newcastle area newspaper that he sent used to carry that strip.) Anyway, good to have you here. |
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vikingeck
Member
Posts: 3,265
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on May 5, 2019 17:54:24 GMT
Thanks Mick. Yes Eck is just one of the many variations on the name Alexander we have north of Hadrian's wall.
(Sir Alex Ferguson is also known as ECK!)
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 4,872
What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on May 5, 2019 18:12:23 GMT
Nice to see another Brit joining up and joining in ! There aren't many of us around so welcome. Happy Collecting, Londonbus1
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Post by dgdecker on May 6, 2019 23:48:42 GMT
A belated welcome to the Forum. Your collection interests are quite interesting. I have seen you Samoa postings. A great way to start out.
look forward to reading more from you.
David
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renden
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Posts: 8,710
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on May 7, 2019 11:36:47 GMT
It is a pleasure to see some of our new "members" be so active and knowledgeable - keep it up "members" !!
René
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janetc
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Posts: 320 
What I collect: US and WW. Lighthouses, Dragons and Christmas
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Post by janetc on May 7, 2019 12:00:39 GMT
Welcome to The Stamp Forum |
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vikingeck
Member
Posts: 3,265
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on May 13, 2019 14:06:52 GMT
Well here I am again , almost a fully paid up 2week/50post member. Well not Quite yet, I've done the 50 but it's still only 10 days since joining. Once I hit the 2 week milestone look out for a celebratory competition give away. |
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renden
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Posts: 8,710
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on May 13, 2019 14:57:27 GMT
Well here I am again , almost a fully paid up 2week/50post member. Well not Quite yet, I've done the 50 but it's still only 10 days since joining. Once I hit the 2 week milestone look out for a celebratory competition give away. I think you are in offficially but our Admin will make that more official - Welcome !! René |
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kosmo
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Now posting as kosmo73
Posts: 308
What I collect: I can assist you in buying stamps at auctions in Russia.
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Post by kosmo on May 16, 2019 18:30:43 GMT
I want to congratulate! This is the best forum on philately!  |
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to TSF! The evolution of your collecting interests is quite interesting. I'd be interested in knowing more about the tobacco and smoking-related stamps!
