spreid
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Post by spreid on Jun 26, 2018 16:31:02 GMT
Hi, my name is Steve and I live in Kansas City, MO. I am a worldwide collector up to 2004. I don't have a lot of money to invest in my stamps, so my collection is mostly made up of stamps that catalog at less than $1.00. I am hoping to find some trading partners after I can get on the trading thread
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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 Jun 26, 2018 16:41:42 GMT
It does my heart good to see another Steve join our Forum!
Thanks for making your introduction -- unfortunately, too few of our new members take that first step and end up having their accounts deleted.
I'll adjust your membership status shortly so that you can begin working on obtaining full membership. Please feel free to share some of your favorite items with us.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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bluehens
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Posts: 51
What I collect: Greece, Cayman Islands, British Africa, US, history, geography, maps and religion.
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Post by bluehens on Jun 26, 2018 17:59:10 GMT
great welcome aboard
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Deleted
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2018 18:03:37 GMT
The hobby, the enjoyment not the catalog value is important. Lots of $1 WW collectors here to answer questions.
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Jun 26, 2018 20:02:08 GMT
 Hi Steve! You have a large choice of stamps for your collecting interest! If you have any questions about anything, this is the place for answers!
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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 Jun 26, 2018 20:41:04 GMT
Welcome to the World's Greatest stamp forum.
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Beryllium Guy
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Posts: 5,912
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jun 26, 2018 20:52:53 GMT
The hobby, the enjoyment not the catalog value is important. Lots of $1 WW collectors here to answer questions. Very well said, indeed, Nelson! Welcome to TSF, Steve ( spreid)! I completely agree with what Nelson said, and hope that you will embrace it, too. I have been fortunate in my life to have had the means to acquire some very nice stamps in my time, but I can honestly say that nothing gives me more satisfaction than sifting through huge boxes of stamps at 5-cents each or something and finding some nice ones for my collection.... it's the best! Anyway, welcome again, and please enjoy your time with us! I have lots to trade, so hope you will get going on those 50 posts! Best Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy) |
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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 Jun 26, 2018 21:52:31 GMT
Stamps less than $1 can give you busy for many years.
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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 Jun 27, 2018 1:09:58 GMT
Hi Steve, and welcome to the forum. Good to see someone else that is interested in modern worldwide.
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nikhil
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Working on Australia, GDR, Japan
Posts: 552
What I collect: I collect WW. Looking for early issues.
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Post by nikhil on Jun 27, 2018 9:52:31 GMT
Welcome Steve. Looking forward to see your posts
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spreid
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Post by spreid on Jun 29, 2018 0:36:37 GMT
I have found that stamps under a quarter will probably keep me busy for the rest of my life
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spreid
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Post by spreid on Jun 29, 2018 0:39:18 GMT
I'm also surprised at how many people read and reply to the introductions. I think I'm really going to enjoy this site
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Jun 29, 2018 1:35:53 GMT
I'm also surprised at how many people read and reply to the introductions. I think I'm really going to enjoy this site This is a different site than others I have been on. I like it! |
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blaamand
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Currently creating custom pages until 1940.
Posts: 1,459
What I collect: Worldwide - Stamps and Postmarks - not enough time...
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Post by blaamand on Jun 29, 2018 3:17:23 GMT
spreid - Welcome to the forum, from another newbie  Somewhat late response, been in vacation-mode lately. I had just the same experience as yourself when I joined just recently. This place is full of nice and genuinly helpful stamp-maniacs. That's a wonderful approach to stamp collecting.  I certainly agree, no need to chase the most valuable stamps to have fun. Looking forward to hear more about your stamp collecting interests. Whatever you are into, you'll most probably be able to get lots of good help from all the kind members in this forum. Jon
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bobby1948
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"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 Jul 1, 2018 0:17:05 GMT
Welcome to the forum, Steve. |
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jomo
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Posts: 28
What I collect: U.S.
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Post by jomo on Jul 1, 2018 19:34:35 GMT
Welcome, welcome, welcome (from a fan of Missouri postal history)!
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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 Jul 7, 2018 6:29:08 GMT
Welcome to our forum. Enjoy your time and hope you find some exchange partners. Londonbus1
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Post by dgdecker on Jul 9, 2018 16:33:16 GMT
Steve,
Welcome to the Forum! Another WW collector is always great to see in the Forum. Looking forward to seeing some of your collection.
David
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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 Jul 12, 2018 15:52:03 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by jimwentzell on Jul 13, 2018 15:27:49 GMT
Welcome Steve!
Lots of collectors here on a budget, luckily many great stamps are fairly easy to get through trading and other means. If you join a local stamp club there will likely be many collectors willing to help with expanding your collection for little "investment" other than a healthy interest and positive attitude. It's important NOT to spend too much until you know what you're trying to focus on, and of course as long as you get enjoyment out of it.
Many collectors just spend what they might otherwise spend on less-healthy habits (like smoking or drinking; a couple dollars a day or less, in some cases) So philatelically that can be MUCH healthier for you! You can also find stamps at antique fairs or garage sales; although not always rare or super valuable stamps, it's a lot of fun and you might meet new stampcollector friends!
Jim Wentzell
stampguyaps177-681
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renden
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Posts: 9,162
What I collect: Canada-USA-France-Lithuania-Austria--Germany-Mauritius-French Colonies in Africa
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Post by renden on Jul 13, 2018 18:22:25 GMT
I have found that stamps under a quarter will probably keep me busy for the rest of my life When you collect WW, you find out certain Countries with their majority of stamps being valuated under $0.25. Some of these Countries have flooded the market and this results as you posted. Does not prevent me from collecting and doing inventory. Maybe, in 50 years from now, these stamps are going to go from $0.15.....to $0.25 !! René Enjoy TSF, Steve |
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oldtriguy
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Posts: 154
What I collect: USA to fill album holes/varieties. Older W/W Airmail
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Post by oldtriguy on Jul 16, 2018 10:43:01 GMT
Welcome Steve,
I look forward to trying to work some trades with you!
Dave N.
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Post by ronbreznay on Jul 16, 2018 14:30:01 GMT
Welcome, Steve. I also have a ton of less-than-dollar stamps that I'm still working through. They piled up when I took a 16-year hiatus (it wasn't planned; it just worked out that way) from actively working on my collection. I look forward to making trades when I finally get them all organized and duplicates sorted out.
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Somewhat late response, been in vacation-mode lately.
I certainly agree, no need to chase the most valuable stamps to have fun. Looking forward to hear more about your stamp collecting interests. Whatever you are into, you'll most probably be able to get lots of good help from all the kind members in this forum.
