valentinb
**Member** 
Inactive
Posts: 9
What I collect: Stamps
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Post by valentinb on Mar 9, 2018 20:00:20 GMT
Hello from Bucuresti, Romania!
My name is Valentin, I am 50 years old and I collect stamps since I was 10 years old. Having a new stamp for me is like having a new toy. I'm vary happy that I was admitted to this forum. I like learning new things, I like talking to other people that collect stamps and I like making new friends. it is my pleasure to be a member of this forum and for admiting me I am saying thank you.
I have an important collection of stamps and I want to grow it.
I wish you a very good day.
Valentin
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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 Mar 9, 2018 21:14:22 GMT
Hi Valentin,
I'm sure I speak for all when I say that we are very glad that you found us and look forward to learning from each other. I'll change your membership status shortly so that you can participate in other areas of the forum.
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Bombadil
Member 
Inactive
Posts: 465
What I collect: Worldwide stamps 1840-1960
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Post by Bombadil on Mar 9, 2018 22:09:16 GMT
Welcome to TSF valentinb  looking forward to seeing your collection . |
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator
Posts: 5,912
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Mar 9, 2018 22:10:05 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Valentin! I look forward to hearing more about your specific collecting interests, and seeing posts of some of your favorite material. I have been on TSF since Nov-2016, and I have found it to be a great place to learn, help others, and make new friends. Enjoy your time with us! Best Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy) |
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dorincard
Member
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 Mar 9, 2018 22:28:02 GMT
Welcome! Fii binevenit! 😉
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Anping
Departed
Rest in Peace
Posts: 533
What I collect: Hong Kong, Aden & States & odd stuff I like.
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Post by Anping on Mar 9, 2018 23:06:21 GMT
Welcome Valentin.
Please tell us what you collect.
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bobby1948
Departed
Rest in Peace
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Sir Edmund Burke
Posts: 690
What I collect: WW to 1945; US mnh 1922-1990; US used and unused to 1922
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Post by bobby1948 on Mar 9, 2018 23:20:57 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Valentin! When you said, "[h]aving a new stamp for me is like having a new toy...", I, and I imagine a substantial number of other members, immediately identified with you. Stay with us awhile, post a lot (maybe with some pictures of your collection), and may your mailbox always be filled with "new toys!"
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Mick
Member
Posts: 992
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Mar 10, 2018 22:15:39 GMT
Hi Valentin, and welcome to the forum. I'm looking forward to seeing some of your collection.
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zipper
Member
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 Mar 10, 2018 22:26:27 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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Post by dgdecker on Mar 11, 2018 0:31:16 GMT
Valentin,
Welcome to the forum. This is a great place to find answers to stamp collecting questions. You will find members friendly and will to share information about our great hobby.
David
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valentinb
**Member**
Inactive
Posts: 9
What I collect: Stamps
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Post by valentinb on Mar 11, 2018 16:13:09 GMT
Thank you all that welcomed me in this forum. My stamp collection isn't too important, it all started when I was 10 years old. My father helped me in buying these stamps. I remember that year after year all he spent 70-80% of his salary on stamps. Now I do have about 40 albums with stamps. I regret that about 10 years ago I sold 5-7 albums. They were very precious to me but I had to do this.
I know that philatelic communities are very friendly and philatelists are very wise people. This is why I asked to become a member of this forum. To learn from you, senior members here.
Stamps have good value, and this value appreciates with time.
I am thanking all people that have welcomed me. I promise to be a good member of this forum.
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bobby1948
Departed
Rest in Peace
"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Sir Edmund Burke
Posts: 690
What I collect: WW to 1945; US mnh 1922-1990; US used and unused to 1922
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Post by bobby1948 on Mar 11, 2018 19:12:39 GMT
...I regret that about 10 years ago I sold 5-7 albums. They were very precious to me but I had to do this... Ahhh, I hope you put your money to better use than I did when I sold a GB#1 for US$40 to finance a night at a fancy restaurant with a young lady I had recently met. This was 1984 and US$40 went a lot farther than today. Long story short, the service was great, the food good but scarce (had to hit McDonald's later), and the young lady and I had absolutely nothing in common. I really wanted that stamp back! |
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firstfrog2013
Member
Posts: 3,276
What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Mar 11, 2018 19:43:30 GMT
Welcome valentinb glad to see your posts.We love looking at stamps here.I've never had to sell anything I valued although I've given away others that I did truly value.Not sure how that works but I surely do enjoy sharing.
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Londonbus1
Moderator
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 Mar 14, 2018 19:19:35 GMT
Welcome Valentin ! Enjoy your stay and post often.
My wife is from Rumania and visits family occasionally although I have never been. I did collect Rumania stamps a long time ago.
Have fun
Londonbus1
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looking forward to seeing your collection .
