frstamp
**Member** 
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Posts: 7
What I collect: Europe, Asia some S.America up to 1960
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Post by frstamp on Apr 28, 2019 18:06:45 GMT
Hello, Thank you for the membership. Found this site through a member. I collect Europe, Asia and some S.America early issues basically to 1940-60.
My collections go back about 35 years. I accumulated a significant amount through relatives and purchasing estate collections. I kept what I wanted & sold the rest. So collecting was not too expensive that way.
I don't buy much now {except from selected foreign sellers} Seems prices have generally gotten inflated and many sellers on popular sites are not overly familiar with quality/condition and forget catalogue prices are generally best case scenarios.
I guess a lot of the hobby especially in Asia is concerned mainly with stamps as an investment.
Anyway so much for that. It is still the "hobby of kings" or is that coin collecting?
Presently in Belgium on contract work and probably returning to Western Canada "soon/eventually"
Regards
F.R.
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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 Apr 28, 2019 19:08:13 GMT
Hi F.R. and welcome to the forum. It's good to have you here.
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brightonpete
Departed
Rest in Peace
On a hike at Goodrich-Loomis
Posts: 5,110
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Post by brightonpete on Apr 28, 2019 19:34:27 GMT
 to the forum, frstampI pretty much get my stamps from auctions nowadays, as they are considerably cheaper than a dealer. I lived in Germany for 3-½ years, but unfortunately never made it to Belgium, or France... Enjoy your stay over there!
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stainlessb
Member
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 Apr 28, 2019 19:55:59 GMT
Welcome to the forum frstamp This is a great place to learn and share! |
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renden
Member
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 Apr 28, 2019 20:49:39 GMT
F.R. - keep the posts coming (and the scans !!) - great to have you here
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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 Apr 28, 2019 20:56:01 GMT
Welcome to our Forum, F.R.!
I'm glad that you've joined us and grateful to the member who referred you to us.
Your status has changed so that you are now able to post elsewhere on the forum.
Please don't hesitate to ask if you have questions and let me know if you encounter any problems.
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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 Apr 28, 2019 21:27:43 GMT
Welcome to TSF, F.R. ( frstamp ) ! Glad to have you on board. I look forward to some posts of your favorite material. I have some affinity for early Spain, so I really like your avatar, too. I am originally from the US, but currently living and working in southeastern France near Marseille. I hope that you are enjoying Belgium. Regards, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy ) |
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frstamp
**Member**
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Posts: 7
What I collect: Europe, Asia some S.America up to 1960
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Post by frstamp on Apr 28, 2019 21:52:02 GMT
I have some affinity for early Spain, so I really like your avatar, too. As you might expect the avatar is a forgery. However, Spain is very unique in that every stamp {or at least 99%} from 1850 to 1940 were forged multiple times. With Spain it is truly part of their postal history and forgeries are regularly featured in auctions and get very high values. That particular avatar stamp is as far as I know the most valuable in Spain having sold in excess of $75,000.
A member here who has "some knowledge" in these directed me here.
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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 Apr 29, 2019 2:06:50 GMT
Hi.
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blaamand
Member
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 Apr 29, 2019 6:22:08 GMT
Welcome to the fun F.R.
Looking forward to see some of your stuff. We love pictures of others collections so no need for being shy about sharing 😊
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hrdoktorx
Member
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 Apr 29, 2019 6:27:05 GMT
. Enjoy your stay on TSF!
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mikeclevenger
Member
Inactive
Posts: 887
What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Apr 29, 2019 8:49:34 GMT
Welcome to the forum frstamp. Enjoy your stay.
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Post by dgdecker on Apr 29, 2019 14:03:52 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
david
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to the forum, 
