Admin
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Post by Admin on Jul 21, 2013 3:08:24 GMT
We decided to have a area for the younger collector. If you have a kid or a parent that has a kid that is interested in stamps this might be a area they could have some fun in. All our members can swap and trade stamps with each other.
I sure many of the older members would be more then happy to help you out with a packet of their extra stamps.
I know that a message board can be a bit hard to fit in with, so this area will be geared to the younger collector.
This area will be strictly monitored.
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ratio411
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Post by ratio411 on Jul 23, 2013 19:33:59 GMT
I would be happy to send a packet of stamps to any honest to goodness youth member that simply requests.
(email me)
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Post by Admin on Jul 23, 2013 20:01:51 GMT
Ratio411 that's mighty kind of you.
One of the most important things we collectors can do is promote the hobby to the younger generation. I know a few collectors that there kids collect.
This could be a place that say mom or dad open a account for their kid and post a few scans of their collection.
A little bit of encouraging and the kids will get hooked. Even if its for a short time.
I will be making sure any youth members are who they say.
We could also have a mentor program where a new collector can get a little help from a more advance collector.
Again just ideals I bouncing around.
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 25, 2013 23:18:49 GMT
I have two grandsons who are pretty young and still into video, Wii and PS games whenever they are allowed (they would play 24/7 if allowed....and they are so good at it!) Anyway I am hoping for the day that one or both show some interest in Pap's hobby...with this starter for them:    |
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 25, 2013 23:20:55 GMT
There are about 10 pages mostly filled with other animals on stamps and an interesting back cover too:  |
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 25, 2013 23:22:58 GMT
In case you are wondering, I left the extras in for swaps etc.  |
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Philatarium
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What I collect: Primarily focused on Japan, but lots of other material catches my eye as well ...
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Post by Philatarium on Jul 26, 2013 3:07:27 GMT
Alex, interesting. So it's a stockbook but with a cover aimed at youth? What a clever idea! (Or did you create it yourself? -- If so, still a clever idea!)
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 26, 2013 3:54:15 GMT
Yes just a spiral bound (what a great idea! It lies perfectly flat) stock book. I should say that I created it...and earn a number of virtual escudos, but I didn't: I found it second hand at our local salvation Army store. yes it is a good idea and it could be modernized and easily produced in the home. Which is what I will have to do if both grandsons become interested. |
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firstfrog2013
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What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Aug 10, 2013 15:25:29 GMT
although limited to my Canadian stamps I have tons that are earmarked for the young 'ems,Some better stuff as well.
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Post by stampfan on Jul 3, 2014 18:12:04 GMT
Is there even a youth section any more as I couldn't find it?
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
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What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Jul 3, 2014 18:16:33 GMT
I also can send a packet to a young collector.
I love this idea of sharing with kids - OMG ANYTHING to get them away from their phones and videogames. You know what I mean?
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Post by Perfs14 on Jul 3, 2014 20:06:45 GMT
I also can send a packet to a young collector. I love this idea of sharing with kids - OMG ANYTHING to get them away from their phones and videogames. You know what I mean? I don't really want to get them away from their video games. In today's society i think that videogames have a role to play IMO. I know that when they play they are bouncing and jumping like they were playing some sort of indoor sport, so they must be better than just sitting down watching videos/ TV. But alternative interests are a good thing, especially if they may teach them something about the real, and wonderful world we live in. |
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