dpo
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Post by dpo on May 16, 2023 23:15:56 GMT
Been collecting for 30+ years - stamps, covers, postal history, post cards, paper ephemera just to mention a few. Obviously a dilettante, but we all find fun where and how we can. Recently had fun reading a book on this odd collecting compulsion, called “Collections of Nothing.” You may enjoy it as well!
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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 May 16, 2023 23:31:30 GMT
Hi. You didn't mean to say "dilettante" as if it was a bad thing, did you? It's an excellent thing in my opinion. "Collections of Norhing.” With a title like that, I had to look it up. W. D. King, University of Chicago Press, 2008, huh? I was delighted to find it in the Connecticut statewide library catalog. Anyway, welcome to TSF. I think you'll like it here.  |
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mberry
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Posts: 1,177
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 May 16, 2023 23:46:49 GMT
Welcome to the forum dpo! |
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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 16, 2023 23:59:45 GMT
Hi
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hdm1950
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Posts: 1,887 
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 May 17, 2023 2:10:44 GMT
Welcome! I think you are going to fit right in.
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Post by carabop on May 17, 2023 2:26:02 GMT
Welcome
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Post by dgdecker on May 17, 2023 3:13:15 GMT
Welcome to the Firum!
Thanks for the book suggestion. I was able to borrow an audio copy from my library.
David
Ottawa, Canada
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paul1
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Post by paul1 on May 17, 2023 7:10:08 GMT
Hi dpo - a big welcome to you from the U.K. I too wouldn't have thought "collecting for 30+ years" was the work of a dilettante - sounds like you're a substantial hobbyist:-)
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dpo
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Post by dpo on May 17, 2023 22:59:08 GMT
Welcome to the Firum! Thanks for the book suggestion. I was able to borrow an audio copy from my library. David Ottawa, Canada I had no idea there was an audiobook! Cool. Now the book is a bit heavy on psycho-self-analysis, but spot on in some ways, and in any rate a lot of fun. Makes us “philatelists” seem normal! |
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Post by iswscwebmaster on May 19, 2023 0:27:41 GMT
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,214
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 19, 2023 4:42:49 GMT
 to TSF! We're glad to have you with us.
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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 May 19, 2023 10:27:39 GMT
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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 May 19, 2023 13:04:04 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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drblade
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Posts: 847
What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on May 21, 2023 5:39:08 GMT
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Post by dgdecker on May 21, 2023 14:49:48 GMT
I had no idea there was an audiobook! Cool. Now the book is a bit heavy on psycho-self-analysis, but spot on in some ways, and in any rate a lot of fun. Makes us “philatelists” seem normal! I have yet to start listening. I was amazed there was even an audio copy in my library. I checked it out immediately as it was not all ready on loan. David |
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to TSF! We're glad to have you with us.
