jess
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Post by jess on Oct 15, 2024 20:55:07 GMT
Hi everyone,
I’m excited to join this community and learn more about the world of stamp collecting. My name is Jessica, and I’m based outside of Los Angeles. I recently inherited my grandmother’s stamp collection, which she started as a child. She collected stamps from all over the world, and now I have boxes filled with stamps that I’m eager to explore. The collection spans various countries and time periods, and I’m still sorting through it all. Some of the stamps are organized and many are not, so I am starting the process to learn what is what. I’m new to the hobby but would love any tips on how to organize, preserve, gift or sell some of them. I also would like to learn about the history behind some of the stamps and connect with other collectors.
Looking forward to diving in and getting to know you all!
Best,
Jessica
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stainlessb
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qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,906
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 Oct 15, 2024 21:01:11 GMT
Welcome Jessica to TSF! A very friendly forum.
Please explore the site as there is a huge volume of information here. Questions may get much quicker response if you include a scan or photo of the stamp(s) you have questions about. A flatbed scanner is an extremely useful tool!
Enjoy your time here!
Cheers
Stan
Northern California
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madbaker
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Posts: 802 
What I collect: (Mark) General worldwide collector (to 1975 or so) with a soft spot for Sweden and the rest of Scandinavia.
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Post by madbaker on Oct 15, 2024 22:58:14 GMT
Welcome Jessica!
Organization is an obsession of mine (why do we focus on what we're worst at? 😂) Looking forward to learning more about your collection. Like Stan said, there's lots of info on the site, so feel free to jump in!
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fazeman
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Posts: 376
What I collect: Worldwide
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Post by fazeman on Oct 15, 2024 23:02:17 GMT
Welcome to the forum Jessica.
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Post by carabop on Oct 16, 2024 4:35:35 GMT
Welcome Jessica. I hope you enjoy your time here and if you have any questions just ask away.
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,213
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 Oct 16, 2024 5:14:05 GMT
 to TSF! You've come to the right place.
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jess
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Posts: 16
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Post by jess on Oct 16, 2024 5:26:02 GMT
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I am starting to dig into a smaller box of loose stamps and look them up in the catalog on stamporama and write down the information in a spreadsheet. It is easy when the stamp has the country name on it and I have the approximate dates, but what is the best place to post stamps where I want some help with identification? Let me know if you suggest a better process to identify and inventory them.
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rod222
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Posts: 11,047
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps, Ephemera and Catalogues
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Post by rod222 on Oct 16, 2024 7:02:35 GMT
Thanks for the welcome everyone. I am starting to dig into a smaller box of loose stamps and look them up in the catalog on stamporama and write down the information in a spreadsheet. It is easy when the stamp has the country name on it and I have the approximate dates, but what is the best place to post stamps where I want some help with identification? Let me know if you suggest a better process to identify and inventory them. Hi jess,      |
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 5,064
What I collect: Wonderland; 1912 Jubilee International Stamp Exhibition, London ('Ideal' Stamp, ephemera); French Cinderellas with an emphasis on Poster Stamps; Israel and Palestine Cinderellas ; Jewish National Fund Stamps, Labels and Tags; London 2010, A Festival of Stamps (anything); South Africa 1937 Coronation issue of KGVI, singles or bi-lingual pairs.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Oct 16, 2024 8:16:56 GMT
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Post by Statesman Stamper on Oct 16, 2024 9:41:19 GMT
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wakeybluenose
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Mostly harmless!
Posts: 311
What I collect: GB to 2000 (but definitives to date) / Ireland to 2000 / General WW classics & definitives / ASFEC / SciFi & Fantasy Literature / Local History
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Post by wakeybluenose on Oct 16, 2024 10:30:33 GMT
Welcome Jessica,
If you have a smart phone, I would recommend downloading 'Stamp Identifier' from Colnect as a first resort.
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FDI
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Member of RPSC & BNAPS
Posts: 386
What I collect: Modern Canada (misperf, varieties, tagging errors), Canadian Cinderellas, EXUP & CAPEX & Dead Countries
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Post by FDI on Oct 16, 2024 14:12:54 GMT
aboard jess! This is a great forum for any questions regarding our hobby! Happy collecting!
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jess
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Posts: 16
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Post by jess on Oct 16, 2024 17:55:00 GMT
How do I add images to my post?
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tomiseksj
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Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385
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 Oct 16, 2024 17:58:14 GMT
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,911
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Oct 16, 2024 18:03:52 GMT
Thanks for your introduction post, jess, and welcome to TSF! I also live in Southern California, in the Ontario-Upland area. Are you willing to say where you are? Depending on your location, you may want to consider joining a local stamp club, too. There are a number of them around in the region. Anyway, welcome again to TSF and to one of the world’s greatest hobbies. I hope you will enjoy it! Best wishes, Chris |
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jess
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Post by jess on Oct 16, 2024 18:42:16 GMT
I am in Santa Clarita. I am very interested to join a local stamp club. Where would I find them?
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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 Oct 16, 2024 20:35:43 GMT
Welcome!
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tomiseksj
Moderator
Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,385
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 Oct 16, 2024 21:19:06 GMT
I am in Santa Clarita. I am very interested to join a local stamp club. Where would I find them? Here is a recent list of clubs in California that was published by Linn's Stamp News. |
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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 Oct 17, 2024 13:47:12 GMT
Welcome to The Forum jess! |
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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 Oct 21, 2024 11:23:23 GMT
A belated welcome to the forum.  |
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Post by dgdecker on Oct 21, 2024 23:46:21 GMT
Welcome to the Forum, Jessica
David
Ottawa, Canada
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rex
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Post by rex on Oct 23, 2024 13:08:45 GMT
....to ...TSF..... jess  .... Ludovico Italy
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to TSF! You've come to the right place.
.... Ludovico