oregon1234
**Member** 
Just sorting away over here...
Posts: 32
What I collect: Trying to focus just on Hong Kong. Wish me luck.
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Post by oregon1234 on Dec 1, 2019 18:21:39 GMT
Hello! My name is Kristy and I'm in my 40s. I live in Central Oregon but spend lots of time in Chicago, where I grew up. I collected in my youth and recently have gotten back into the hobby as I was gifted all my uncles, my aunt, and my grandfather's collections (1890-1970, mostly). No one in my family has any interest in stamps so it's up to me to consolidate and preserve the collection.
I've decided to focus on Hong Kong stamps to begin, as that's where my family all lived and grew up. However, the collection has extensive quantities of stamps from China, Japan, Taiwan, and other SE Asian countries in addition to British colonies. I hope this forum will help me to identify some of the ones I'm having trouble with!
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vikingeck
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Posts: 3,266
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on Dec 1, 2019 18:34:48 GMT
Hi Kristy oregon1234 welcome on board . Ask any questions you and someone will find you an answer. Can't guarantee it will be the correct answer however we will try !  |
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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 Dec 1, 2019 18:41:02 GMT
Hi.
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,404
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Dec 1, 2019 18:41:30 GMT
Hi Kristy! Delighted to have you join us! This is a very friendly group and there are some experts here who are VERY generous with their time and knowledge. Hong Kong is an excellent area in which to devote your time and funds. It is extremely popular and a good investment right now. Several of our members collect Hong Kong, too. For information - There are many excellent resources online, including online catalogs. I often use stampworld for modern Japan myself. Again, welcome from Terri in Florida.  |
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Mick
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Site Supporter
Posts: 932 
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Dec 1, 2019 18:42:22 GMT
Hi Kristy, and welcome to the forum. Fellow Oregonian here, although Portland rather than further east. And prior to this (in the early 90s) I also lived in the Chicagoland area. Well, DeKalb, which is close enough.
I'm looking forward to seeing some of your collection. This forum does boast quite a few knowledgeable philatelists in its ranks, so I'm confident that you will get some good answers. (I am, alas, not among the knowledgeable, but I have fun anyway.)
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 4,876
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 Dec 1, 2019 18:42:40 GMT
oregon1234........ Yes, we will help wherever we can. Hope you will enjoy your time with us. Enjoy your family treasures and Happy Collecting Londonbus1
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renden
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Posts: 8,711
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Dec 1, 2019 18:58:05 GMT
Welcome Kristy oregon1234 - from Oregon, evidently one of the few States I have not visited. You are probably the 2nd youngest member of this Forum so for many of us you are still in your youth Hong Kong is presently still part of my WW collection but I am not specialized and look forward to your participation, posts and scans etc. René Canada (New Brunswick Province)
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Post by dgdecker on Dec 1, 2019 19:11:08 GMT
Welcome to the Forum, Kristy!
Looking forward to seeing your collection.
David
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brightonpete
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On a hike at Goodrich-Loomis
Posts: 5,110
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Post by brightonpete on Dec 1, 2019 19:22:43 GMT
Welcome to the forum, oregon1234! It's a great one to be in... |
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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 Dec 1, 2019 19:22:46 GMT
Hi oregon1234 and welcome to TSF- a very fine forum for us stamp "enthusiasts"...  |
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angore
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Posts: 5,348
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Dec 1, 2019 21:31:35 GMT
Welcome !!!
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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 Dec 1, 2019 22:18:23 GMT
Hi, Kristy ( oregon1234), and welcome to TSF! I have ties to Oregon, Chicago, and Hong Kong, so a trifecta of sorts! I am a US-expatriate who lived in France in 2018-2019, and recently relocated to the UK. I am a pre-1930 WW collector, but I have a special fondness for stamps from Hong Kong, having visited there several times in my life. Anyway, please enjoy your time with us! I look forward to your questions or images of your material or whatever inspires you.... All the best, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy)  |
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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 Dec 1, 2019 22:49:10 GMT
Welcome Kristy!
I was born in Oak Park and raised in Cicero -- never been to either Oregon or Hong Kong but perhaps, someday...
Your membership status has been adjusted so you can start posting elsewhere.
Don't hesitate to jump in to existing threads or, in none exist on the subject, start one or more of your own.
Let me know if you have questions or encounter problems.
p.s., I like it when a New Member posts his or her introduction almost immediately after being accepted for membership so thank you for that!
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darkormex
Member
Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,145
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Dec 1, 2019 23:20:06 GMT
Welcome oregon1234. I am also a collector of asian stamps and look forward to hearing more about your collections. |
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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 Dec 2, 2019 7:59:31 GMT
to TSF! We hope you'll find your time here with us enjoyable and that you will show us some of your nice pieces. And don't hesitate to ask questions!
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stanley64
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Posts: 1,825
What I collect: Canada, USA, Netherlands, Portugal & Colonies, Antarctic Territories and anything that catches my eye...
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Post by stanley64 on Dec 2, 2019 8:26:28 GMT
The site has a lot of information and resources available so you have landed in good place for continuing the family tradition; enjoy the hobby!
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gmot
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Posts: 205
What I collect: Canada & French Morocco
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Post by gmot on Dec 2, 2019 14:47:08 GMT
Welcome! I also got back into collecting by having the "family collection" land in my lap, so to speak. You have a lot of fun work ahead of you I'm sure.
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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 Dec 3, 2019 20:18:34 GMT
Welcome Kristy oregon1234 from the UK! Happy to help with any of the British colonies, and looking forward to seeing your stamps on here. I envy you living in Oregon - I spend a lot of time in Washington state (Seattle) and love the area. René renden - there are some more of us in our 40s on here...  |
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renden
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Posts: 8,711
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Dec 3, 2019 23:48:26 GMT
René renden - there are some more of us in our 40s on here... Very happy to know and greetings from the over 65 gang !!! René |
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coastwatcher
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Kentucky, USA
Posts: 506
What I collect: Currently focusing on US and possessions
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Post by coastwatcher on Dec 4, 2019 2:41:19 GMT
Welcome to the forum Kristy! You will find that the members here are both friendly and knowledgeable. I’m sure that any questions that you may have will be answered.
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Post by jkjblue on Dec 4, 2019 23:52:09 GMT
Hello Kristy from an Oregonian - Welcome. !!
I live in Eugene, and I know that there is a recent new stamp club in Central Oregon - The Central Oregon Postal Collective, and they meet at the Redmond Karate for meetings. Perhaps you already know of them.
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oregon1234
**Member**
Just sorting away over here...
Posts: 32
What I collect: Trying to focus just on Hong Kong. Wish me luck.
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Post by oregon1234 on Dec 5, 2019 0:56:33 GMT
Hello Kristy from an Oregonian - Welcome. !! I live in Eugene, and I know that there is a recent new stamp club in Central Oregon - The Central Oregon Postal Collective, and they meet at the Redmond Karate for meetings. Perhaps you already know of them. I did not know that! Thank you so much for letting me know. I'll see if I can find them on Facebook. |
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,450
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 Dec 6, 2019 16:16:43 GMT
Welcome! I think I have 2 maxicards from Hong Kong. Do you? Take a lot at the stamps in my avatar. Only 1 philatelist in the world, besides me, could replicate that image, with the same personalized stamps. He got them from me. You could design personalized stamps from Hong Kong, or PR China, in general. www.hongkongpost.hk/en/services/gift/heartwarming/index.html |
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mikeclevenger
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Posts: 887
What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Dec 7, 2019 11:42:17 GMT
Welcome to the Forum
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Jerry B
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Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Dec 8, 2019 10:32:18 GMT
Hi Kristy to the Forum. Jerry B |
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Post by gregalex on Dec 9, 2019 2:59:44 GMT
Welcome! Nice to read that there are other Oregonians on the forum. I'm from the Eastern corner of the state, in Pendleton, but I'm a long-time member of the Oregon Stamp Society in Portland and I volunteer as the webmaster and newsletter editor of the Northwest Philatelic Library. Glad to have you aboard!
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zeebanker
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Inactive
Posts: 26
What I collect: Pretty much everything now, but may focus on Japan and pre-WW2 British colonies
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Post by zeebanker on Dec 12, 2019 5:04:46 GMT
Welcome! I recently started collecting again, after a hiatus of 30 years, and am learning a lot about stamps just browsing these forums. You'll also find lots fo friendly and helpful folk here.
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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 Dec 12, 2019 12:20:54 GMT
Hello and welcome oregon1234 Kristy Look forward to see your posting here. |
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