Will
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Inactive
Posts: 84
What I collect: Venezuela: ESCUELAS 1871-1880, Locals up to 1903. Cinderellas and BOB | Colombia: Up to 1940. States!
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Post by Will on Jul 24, 2019 15:29:49 GMT
Hello,
My name's Will Castillo. I was born in Venezuela and moved to USA in 2011. Software engineering is what puts stamps in my albums. I've been collecting, for real, since 2000. I started collecting when I was 9 but stopped the hobby in my teens to get it again in my late 20s. I've had some short forced hiatus since then (12 to 18 months at most) but I've been way more consistent and never really totally off of it (checking on auction houses, checking on collector friends, etc.)
I heavily focused my efforts on Venezuela's ESCUELAS series. At a lesser but still important degree on Venezuela's locals up to 1903, and finally just having fun with its pre-1900 revenues, and cinderellas (old and modern.)
One aspect of the philately that I like the most is the history behind the stamps and I feel like a kid on the park when i'm doing a research about a stamp or series...I've been fortunate enough to "discover" a few things about some of our pieces (specially revenues and locals.) Many are published on a website called ASOFILCA. Another aspect I really like is the study of fakes and forgeries.
More recently, I was lucky to get my hands in a nice Colombia collection and that's what has been giving me most fun recently: To start over again on a challenging area, with ZERO prior knowledge about it. Man, I love those sovereign states! Expect some bugging from me about Colombia pieces for a good while!
Alright... I think that's enough for now. Happy to be here!
All the best,
Will
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Jul 24, 2019 15:36:30 GMT
 to the forum, Will! Lots of people here to answer most any question you might have, and even more to ogle over pictures of your collection! It's a good place to be!
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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 Jul 24, 2019 15:38:14 GMT
Hello and welcome to this forum.!!
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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 Jul 24, 2019 15:48:04 GMT
Welcome !!
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stainlessb
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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 Jul 24, 2019 15:53:37 GMT
welcome Will to TSF- I think you'll find your time here most enjoyable! |
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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 Jul 24, 2019 15:54:46 GMT
to TSF WillRené Canada
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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 Jul 24, 2019 16:46:52 GMT
Will, Welcome to our Forum! I've adjusted your membership status so that you can start posting in other areas so please don't be shy. Your professional background should make familiarization with the Forum's processes a simple task but, should you encounter any difficulty, please don't hesitate to ask. With regard to your newfound pursuit of Colombia, I think member Jerry B will be most interested in lending his expertise. |
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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 24, 2019 18:12:24 GMT
Welcome Will ! Hope you will enjoy your stay with us. Nice to know you are collecting Cinderellas too so I will be very interested in your posts. I only collect Cinderellas but don't believe I have much from Venezuela or Colombia. But it will be fun nonetheless. Looking forward to seeing some of your collection. Londonbus1
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Will
Member
Inactive
Posts: 84
What I collect: Venezuela: ESCUELAS 1871-1880, Locals up to 1903. Cinderellas and BOB | Colombia: Up to 1940. States!
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Post by Will on Jul 24, 2019 18:40:31 GMT
Thanks for my welcome! tomiseksj : Thanks! Will do. Re: Jerry, yes, we know each other IRL... and we live in the same city  Londonbus1 : That's awesome! Looking forward to see yours too! I already posted a work-in-progress in #Venezuela... Not my album though... but I will, eventually |
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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 Jul 24, 2019 18:46:01 GMT
Hi.
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,214
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 Jul 24, 2019 20:27:26 GMT
to TSF! An interesting story you have!
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Jul 24, 2019 21:35:04 GMT
Saludo Will
Bienvenido al foro.
This is one of the best philatelic forums. The collective knowledge of the people here is awesome.
Jerry B
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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 Jul 25, 2019 11:26:43 GMT
Greetings, Will, from a US expatriate living in France. Welcome aboard! I have some representative material from your areas of specialization, but will be very glad to learn more. I enjoy all things philatelic, but the classic material speaks to me most! Enjoy your time with us! -Chris |
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Will
Member
Inactive
Posts: 84
What I collect: Venezuela: ESCUELAS 1871-1880, Locals up to 1903. Cinderellas and BOB | Colombia: Up to 1940. States!
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Post by Will on Jul 25, 2019 21:38:22 GMT
Jerry B I noticed it! Beryllium Guy Thanks Chris! I had to cancel a trip to France two weeks ago! My wife's sister got married in Clapiers... or Montpellier? Anyway... I'm eager to know France and Spain! Re: Stamps... Please, show that material! I'm always curious about ESCUELAS stamps out there(1871-1880)! The more I look the more interesting pieces I found!
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dorincard
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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 28, 2019 2:08:06 GMT
Welcome!
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janetc
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Posts: 320 
What I collect: US and WW. Lighthouses, Dragons and Christmas
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Post by janetc on Aug 17, 2019 20:39:14 GMT
Welcome to The Stamp Forum |
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mikeclevenger
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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 Aug 18, 2019 16:52:52 GMT
Welcome to the forum.
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Will
Member
Inactive
Posts: 84
What I collect: Venezuela: ESCUELAS 1871-1880, Locals up to 1903. Cinderellas and BOB | Colombia: Up to 1940. States!
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Post by Will on Aug 23, 2019 16:01:20 GMT
Well... Guess who has reached his "adulthood", AKA his 50th post, in The Stamp Forum? You got it. 
It might look like a small thing but it's not for me. I've been in a few stamp related forums in the past and for some reason they never hooked me in. I'm not going to name names, not just because it's part of TSF rules but more importantly because it's not my style... but I'll mention that the egos of some of other forums' admins... or the excessive cop complex (thinking they need -or have the right- to policy every person's move)... was too much for me. Philately, for me, is just about learning and enjoyment. And I think I found that here. People are happy to share info if they think they can, they respect other people's approach... I got a well-deserved feedback when I unvoluntarily broke one of the forums rules (I have to admit I get a little excited everytime I see a big lot of ESCUELAS so...)... but the moderator/admin didn't editer my post... they understood no "evil" intention was behind it so just courteously reminded me the rule. So yeah, this is the first time I reach such a milestone (50 posts!) in any stamp forum. Thank you TSF! looking forward to the next 50! |
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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 Aug 23, 2019 16:18:12 GMT
Let me be the first to welcome you to adulthood! Your membership status has been changed so it is now official. Looking forward to your continued contributions to our Forum!
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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 Aug 23, 2019 18:17:08 GMT
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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 Aug 23, 2019 22:11:05 GMT
Yes indeed, congratulations, Will , on getting to your 50th post! I know it meant a lot to me. In your earlier post, you said: I think that this is great for all of us to hear, and the rest of us are looking forward to the next 50 posts, too! Enjoy your time with us, and thanks again for the nice giveaway! I will figure out a way to get one of those books from you at some point! Best Regards, Chris  |
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Jerry B
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Marietta, Georgia USA
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Post by Jerry B on Aug 23, 2019 22:17:44 GMT
Hi Will Ya' made it  Jerry B |
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to the forum, Will!
