Admin
Administrator 
Posts: 2,676
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Post by Admin on Jun 17, 2019 23:50:51 GMT
The intent of this poll is to try to determine which sources provide TSF with new members.
Regardless of how long you have been a member, please indicate how you found us.
If you selected "other" in the poll, please explain how you learned about the Forum in a post on this thread.
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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 Jun 18, 2019 0:36:25 GMT
Jack sent me an invitation when he started TSF.
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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 Jun 18, 2019 0:37:26 GMT
Sorry, I used referred by a friend, though I felt other was more appropriate.
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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 Jun 18, 2019 0:39:40 GMT
I was searching the web trying to identify a stamp!
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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 Jun 18, 2019 8:55:40 GMT
I was here from the start when Jack set it up.
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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 Jun 18, 2019 9:06:19 GMT
I used a search engine, but I truly believe that the superior being in the Universe, guided me to this forum. I have learned so much, about stuff I never wanted to know about, until I met all of you. You have all made me a better person and a much better collector.
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator
Posts: 5,911
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jun 18, 2019 9:27:48 GMT
I also used a search for some specific info, and found it on TSF, in a post made by Jerry B. He offered to send a file with more detailed info in response to a PM request, so I joined TSF so that I could send him a PM, and I ended up sticking around.... |
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vikingeck
Member
Posts: 3,551
What I collect: Samoa, Tobacco theme, Mail in Wartime, anything odd and unusual!
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Post by vikingeck on Jun 18, 2019 10:09:29 GMT
Was very active on Stampboards for 10 years . Finally got fed up with the abusive Australian site Sheriff , one more rude email and I quit . Was twitchy and looking for a home so Googled and came here
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kosmo
Member
Now posting as kosmo73
Posts: 308
What I collect: I can assist you in buying stamps at auctions in Russia.
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Post by kosmo on Jun 18, 2019 10:16:10 GMT
Accidentally saw Postmark Calendar
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Jerry B
Departed
Rest in Peace
Marietta, Georgia USA
Posts: 1,485
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Post by Jerry B on Jun 18, 2019 10:35:02 GMT
Hi
Was on another Forum and, I believe it was Rodney, that told me about this site. I have, essentially, been here since Jack set it up.
Jerry B
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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 Jun 18, 2019 11:32:45 GMT
I was referred by Jon blaamand , my friend from Norway  René ....was on another Forum |
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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 Jun 18, 2019 12:48:29 GMT
I found this through a search.
I am on Stamp Community, but it must be a city community where neighbours don't talk very much. I just didn't click with it. So I am rarely ever there. Less so now that I have been a member on this site.
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Post by dgdecker on Jun 18, 2019 15:06:26 GMT
I know I found site after surfing for general stamp collecting info. I liked the look and lay out. I followed for about a week. Read some the the threads that were of interest to me. Suited my need and I joined. Best choice ever.
david
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kostia84
Member
Posts: 192
What I collect: Pharmaceutics (thematic), WWII (thematic), Israel (chronologically)
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Post by kostia84 on Jun 18, 2019 15:48:26 GMT
Saw a post by Londonbus1 on a stamp collectors group on facebook, where he invited people to write an article for the TSF newsletter and participate in a prize winning competition. And also to join the forum. So I did all of these, including getting a second (also prize granted) place. I liked the vibe of the forum, so became a member. Enjoying ever since. Kostia |
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,698
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Jun 18, 2019 15:54:45 GMT
Internet search for stamp forums.
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kostia84
Member
Posts: 192
What I collect: Pharmaceutics (thematic), WWII (thematic), Israel (chronologically)
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Post by kostia84 on Jun 18, 2019 16:29:43 GMT
I guess advertising the forum on facebook groups of stamp collecting can bring a lot of new members...
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Philatarium
Member
Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,032
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 Jun 18, 2019 16:45:36 GMT
I was here from the start when Jack set it up. Same here. |
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Ryan
Moderator
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 2,749
What I collect: If I have a catalogue for it, I collect it. And I have many catalogues ....
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Post by Ryan on Jun 18, 2019 19:56:57 GMT
I'm another one from the early batch recruited by Jack when he set up TSF.
Ryan
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Post by feebletodix on Jun 19, 2019 7:34:42 GMT
After waking up one morning and finding theGOMC website shut down without warning or explanation I decided to find somewhere else to show off how little I know.
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judith
Member
currently everything and anything up to 1968
Posts: 121 
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Post by judith on Jun 19, 2019 21:09:28 GMT
Online search while trying to untangle a big box of stamps
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Post by irishjack on Jun 20, 2019 13:28:32 GMT
I was invited by myself lol
Interesting how the site has evolved, from me and a handful of members to what it is now.
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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 Jun 20, 2019 17:21:21 GMT
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kostia84
Member
Posts: 192
What I collect: Pharmaceutics (thematic), WWII (thematic), Israel (chronologically)
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Post by kostia84 on Jun 20, 2019 17:45:46 GMT
So what is the story with this forum? Why was it started?
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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 Jun 20, 2019 18:28:43 GMT
It started after an argument on another forum. One thing led to another and............. ....here we are today peacefully talking about the World's Greatest Hobby !! Londonbus1  |
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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 Jun 20, 2019 18:54:35 GMT
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darkormex
Member
Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,197
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Jun 20, 2019 23:29:42 GMT
Philatarium is my reason for being here which I stated early on. I am a member of 2 forums currently, including this one, and I like them both. I feel as if I am relatively late to the whole online forum thing. This is only the third forum I have ever joined that is related to stamps. Learning to navigate a forum like this was a little bit of a learning curve early on but the hardest part was learning to interact with other people online when you can't see the emotions behind the words. I am pretty sure I have ticked some people off along the way (I have been a moderator on another forum) and I have had my feathers ruffled as well. In the end, good communication and simply being polite goes a long way.
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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 Jun 21, 2019 1:14:21 GMT
Sooooo good to see you, Jack! You've been missed.
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Post by gregalex on Aug 24, 2019 17:53:24 GMT
I am a member of a handful of forums, some philatelic, some other hobbies. Also an administrator for one of them. I've noticed people tend to drop in when they are researching a particular topic. If they like the environment they stay. This forum seems quite welcoming!
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jpotx113
Member
Posts: 460
What I collect: USA, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, Machins, misc. WW
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Post by jpotx113 on Aug 27, 2019 21:36:05 GMT
I was researching one topic or another, probably for info on what to purchase, and this site popped up. Stamp forums have certainly come a long way from when I hosted Yahoo groups (way, way back in the day).
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JeffS
Member
Posts: 2,842
What I collect: Oranges Philately, US Slogan Cancels, Cape of Good Hope Triangulars, and Texas poster stamps and cinderellas
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Post by JeffS on Feb 12, 2020 17:25:25 GMT
I was conducting an internet search on a subject and a post on this board was included in the search results.
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