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Post by lizandbob on Dec 5, 2022 3:39:45 GMT
Howdy!
we are Bob and Liz from Michigan, U.S. We have decided to collect stamps. We were going to wait for grandchildren but decided that would take too long. We are starting from scratch and awaiting some supplies, but spent our first afternoon soaking stamps off paper. We will be collecting world wide, used stamps. We have already learned a lot reading threads here and look forward to learning even more!
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darkormex
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Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,197 
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Dec 5, 2022 3:57:46 GMT
Welcome Bob and Liz, I am Darrin (darkormex) and I live in Grand Rapids. What part of the mitten are you from?
***For those who don't know what I am talking about, people from Michigan commonly use their hand as a map because our state is shaped like a hand or mitten.***
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eggdog
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I want a new Harley!
Posts: 464
What I collect: It's complicated....
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Post by eggdog on Dec 5, 2022 4:00:53 GMT
Hey, welcome! Ask anything you want here; I've never seen a snobbish reply anywhere on this board. Where were the stamps you were soaking today from?? I'm nosy curious: what caused you to choose to collect stamps?
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,215
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 5, 2022 6:35:00 GMT
 to TSF! You've come to the right place. Don't hesitate to ask questions and post about your philatelic journey.
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,504
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Dec 5, 2022 7:56:28 GMT
Welcome from the UK lizandbob! Please feel free to ask anything - we're a friendly bunch and love to help!  |
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,655
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Dec 5, 2022 8:18:41 GMT
Hey Michigan Folks! Welcome to the forum AND the hobby! I grew up in Kalamazoo and worked in Flint. Like Darrin said, hold up your hand and point to your town!
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angore
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Posts: 5,699
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Dec 5, 2022 11:07:48 GMT
Welcome Bob and Liz!
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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 5, 2022 12:45:58 GMT
Hi
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drblade
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Posts: 848
What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on Dec 5, 2022 13:02:42 GMT
Welcome to the forum.  |
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jdtrue66
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Inactive
Posts: 287
What I collect: US&US FDC, Keys & Locks, NUDES, Rubber Ducks, USS NJ covers
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Post by jdtrue66 on Dec 5, 2022 14:02:01 GMT
Welcome to the most friendly forum. Also welcome to one of the best hobbies in the world. It can be as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be and there are no rules you must follow. Collect what you want how you want it.
Seems your already meeting mitten friends LOL love the concept if from NJ I would ask what exit....
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Mr. H
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Member - APS #129381
Posts: 952
What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Dec 5, 2022 14:46:01 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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renden
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Posts: 9,162
What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Dec 5, 2022 15:09:40 GMT
lizandbob to your Forum René Eastern Canada New Brunswick, actually !
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rex
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Post by rex on Dec 5, 2022 17:34:40 GMT
....to.....TSF......Liz and Bob.... lizandbob  ....Ludwig Italy
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Dec 5, 2022 20:27:02 GMT
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Post by biglavalamp on Dec 5, 2022 23:47:37 GMT
Welcome
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banknoteguy
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Posts: 324
What I collect: 19th Century US, High denomination US (> $1), 19th century covers US, Indian Feudatory States and most recently I acquired a BigBlue [with about 5,000 stamps] and pristine pages.
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Post by banknoteguy on Dec 6, 2022 0:19:35 GMT
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,655
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Dec 6, 2022 14:32:21 GMT
My home town - Gal from Kalamazoo, zoo, zoo Look closely at the Base player!  |
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Jerry B
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Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Dec 7, 2022 8:19:57 GMT
Hi Bob and Liz to a great Forum. You will learn a lotg here as there are collectors at all levels. Jerry B |
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Jerry B
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Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Dec 7, 2022 11:43:55 GMT
Hi philatelia
What is one to see with the bass player other than exuberance?
Jeyy B
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sharonb
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Posts: 63
What I collect: Used only - Australia, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, from 1900 to date. That keeps me busy. To be honest I am trying to avoid becoming a WW collector.
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Post by sharonb on Dec 7, 2022 11:48:37 GMT
Waving from Australia - Welcome to the forum and stamp collecting
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philatelia
Member
Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,655
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Dec 7, 2022 17:01:24 GMT
Jerry B The bass player is Jackie Gleason apologies for hijacking your welcome thread lizandbob!
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REL1948
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Posts: 790
What I collect: 1840-Pre-Decimal, GB and Colonies, 1840 1 penny reds, British Empire Postal History, Switzerland Postal History
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Post by REL1948 on Dec 7, 2022 18:28:29 GMT
Welcome to The Stamp Forum lizandbob from Michigan, My name is Rob and I live in Utica, Michigan (Detroit suburb). I'm sure you will find answers to your questions here at TSF. Be sure to spend some time surfing the archives here, There's an enormous amount of both general as well as specialized information from almost every area of philately.
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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 Dec 7, 2022 20:28:12 GMT
Terri
DUH!!
Jerry B
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Post by carabop on Dec 12, 2022 3:35:52 GMT
Welcome.
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Post by dgdecker on Dec 12, 2022 15:46:09 GMT
Welcome to the Forum
David
Ottawa, Canada
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Post by bigcreekdad on Dec 16, 2022 13:28:45 GMT
Welcome! It is a wonderful hobby. Been doing it on and off for 60+ years. Picked up the itch from my dad who started when he was a boy. I now only sell, but it is as fun as collecting. However, I don't mind the possibility of putting a few more bucks in the canteen. We live in Toledo, but have a place on a nice trout stream near Luzerne, Michigan. Have fun!
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polarbear
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Posts: 585 
What I collect: Canada Used to 2015, revenues, perfins. Newfoundland, St. Pierre & Miquelon, Worldwide textiles/handwork and Christmas.
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Post by polarbear on Dec 20, 2022 18:03:48 GMT
Welcome lizandbob ! I’m Jean from Lower Sackville (just north of Halifax), Nova Scotia, Canada. I, too, am curious why you decided to take up stamp collecting? Wishing I could get my detailed oriented history buff Hubby interested! 😄. He’s more interested in family history at the moment. There are a lot of resources on the Internet. You can checkout YouTube “Exploring Stamps”, “Ted Talks Stamps”, or “Mallard Stamps”, just to name a few. As you’re American, I’d start by joining the APS (American Philatelic Society). They have an entire educational section on their website for members. And they really start with the basics. Hope to see you around! Take care! Jean |
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to TSF! You've come to the right place. Don't hesitate to ask questions and post about your philatelic journey.
....Ludwig
