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Post by gareth85 on Aug 25, 2024 15:22:15 GMT
Hello everyone,
I would like to introduce myself as a new member to the stamp forum.
I am based near Blackpool and am very much an amateur in the world of philately.
About 30 years ago I inherited around 10-12 stamp albums from a family friend who sadly passed. I have wanted to catalogue and value them for some year and have recently found time and started to do so.
It’s been very interesting delving into philately, some of its history and and the various different stamps out there. I’m am looking forward to looking further.
I am currently using the Stanley Gibbons online catalogue to find, value and catalogue the collection. Could I ask you much more experienced members if this is a trusted method to use?
Thank you for having me and I look forward to discussing more topics in the future.
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Post by gstamps on Aug 25, 2024 17:03:18 GMT
Hello and welcome.
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Post by dgdecker on Aug 25, 2024 20:09:54 GMT
Welcome to the Forum gareth85
you will find our members have different views about cataloging and creating inventories.
There is a thread about this subject on the Forum. In general I think overall it a a person choice based on your needs.
For catalogues I use diffent ones depending on the country. Unitrade for Canada, Scott’s for Us, SG Uk and Commonwealth. Michel for most of Europe. For inventory I purchased Stamp Manage. It is all Scott’s but there is away to add other Catalogue numbers. I use Colnect to find stamps numbers when I do not have a catalogue. Most major catalogues are represented.
This works for me. All I want to know is what do I own? How much it might be worth is interesting but not necessary.
David
Ottawa, Canada
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Post by Statesman Stamper on Aug 25, 2024 23:24:41 GMT
Hello and welcome!
I have not used the online tool from Gibbons, but I believe it is based on their six-volume Stamps of the World. This is a simplified catalogue that does not list shades or perforation or watermark differences. If the goal is to build a collection of all face different stamps, then SotW is the catalogue to use.
Dale
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angore
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Posts: 5,698 
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Aug 26, 2024 10:51:24 GMT
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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 Aug 26, 2024 12:43:43 GMT
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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 Aug 26, 2024 14:43:59 GMT
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sudbury12000
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Posts: 360
What I collect: Canada, Great Britain, Germany, World Pre 1925
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Post by sudbury12000 on Aug 26, 2024 15:31:04 GMT
welcome to the forum
Roy
Scugog, Ontario, Canada
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dorincard
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Posts: 1,623
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 Aug 26, 2024 15:46:35 GMT
Welcome!
#maxicards
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drblade
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What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on Aug 30, 2024 12:42:52 GMT
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Aug 31, 2024 19:12:54 GMT
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Post by Lalim @ Anand on Sept 1, 2024 14:49:47 GMT
Welcome to the Stamp Forum .........
I'm sure you will benefit from this Forum
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Post by gareth85 on Sept 6, 2024 6:55:13 GMT
Thank you for the warm welcome and advice everyone. Apologies for the late reply I’ve recently been away. Looking forward to learning more from the forum.
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ken44
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Post by ken44 on Sept 6, 2024 12:45:56 GMT
Welcome to the forum. I too am new here
ken44
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