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Post by ckildegaard on Apr 6, 2020 18:02:42 GMT
Hello all!
My name is Chris and I'm just in the beginning of my stamp-collecting journey. I literally haven't collected anything yet, but intend to start once I get my stock book and other materials. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and am interested in U.S. stamps issued after I was born (1996). My topical interests are space, trains, and holidays, but I've also found a myriad of other stamps that are of interest to me because of the artwork and/or subject matter.
I'm cooped up at home (as I imagine most of you are), so I'm looking to this as someplace to channel my extra energy into and keep myself occupied when I'm not too busy with school and work.
Looking forward to having a fun time with stamp collecting, and to meeting all of you!  |
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brightonpete
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Post by brightonpete on Apr 6, 2020 18:12:41 GMT
 to the forum, ckildegaard! Any questions? Just ask away!
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tobben63
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Stamp eat sleep repeat
Posts: 1,874
What I collect: I collect to much, world wide!
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Post by tobben63 on Apr 6, 2020 18:49:32 GMT
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stainlessb
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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 6, 2020 19:01:10 GMT
Welcome Chris to TSF! A nice group of folks and many quite knowledgeable.
Welcome to the hobby!!
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,504
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Apr 6, 2020 19:13:55 GMT
Welcome to a great new hobby Chris ( ckildegaard)! Please feel free to ask if you have any questions - we're a friendly lot here! |
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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 Apr 6, 2020 19:25:01 GMT
Chris !! Have fun
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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 Apr 6, 2020 19:43:59 GMT
Hi.
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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 Apr 6, 2020 20:05:55 GMT
Welcome!
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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 Apr 6, 2020 20:21:29 GMT
Hi, Chris ( ckildegaard), and welcome to TSF! It's great to have a new collector on board. Hope you will enjoy the journey. I lived in the SF Bay Area myself for about 15 years, and it would have been during the time when you were born. I lived in San Leandro over in the East Bay and worked down in Fremont. If you don't mind my asking, where in the Bay Area do you live? Just curious.... Anyway, enjoy your time with us, and see you around the boards! Best wishes from another Chris (aka Beryllium Guy) |
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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 Apr 6, 2020 20:22:27 GMT
Welcome to our Forum!
As one who began his stamp journey collecting U.S., it is great to see another U.S. collector come on board.
I've adjusted your status so you can now post in most other areas of the Forum.
Should you have questions or encounter problems please don't hesitate to ask.
Have you decided yet whether you will focus on used or unused stamps?
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philatelia
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Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,655
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Apr 6, 2020 20:32:47 GMT
How fun! Delighted to have you join us.
Are you collecting unused aka mint USA or used? It is a bit tougher to find some of the newer issues postally used.
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darkormex
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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 Apr 6, 2020 22:03:00 GMT
Welcome.
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coastwatcher
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Kentucky, USA
Posts: 506
What I collect: Currently focusing on US and possessions
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Post by coastwatcher on Apr 6, 2020 23:45:45 GMT
Chris (ckildegaard)!
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Mick
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Posts: 992
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Apr 7, 2020 0:11:10 GMT
Hey Chris! Welcome to TSF. Great to have you join us.
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daveg28
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Posts: 1,062
What I collect: U.S., Canada, Great Britain & Commonwealth, France (esp. 1950-80), DDR, USSR
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Post by daveg28 on Apr 7, 2020 1:08:19 GMT
Welcome, Chris!
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Post by ckildegaard on Apr 7, 2020 4:20:55 GMT
How fun! Delighted to have you join us. Are you collecting unused aka mint USA or used? It is a bit tougher to find some of the newer issues postally used. I'm mostly interested in mint, although I wouldn't mind having some used ones. |
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Post by ckildegaard on Apr 7, 2020 4:36:33 GMT
If you don't mind my asking, where in the Bay Area do you live? Just curious.... I'm in the East Bay |
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Jerry B
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Post by Jerry B on Apr 7, 2020 9:51:03 GMT
Hi ckildegaard to a great Forum. Jerry B |
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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 Apr 7, 2020 17:41:11 GMT
ckildegaardWelcome to the forum. Looking forward to seeing your 'extra energy'. You have come to the right place. It will be an amazing Philatelic journey ! Happy Collecting Londonbus1
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jpotx113
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Posts: 460
What I collect: USA, Germany, Croatia, Slovenia, Machins, misc. WW
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Post by jpotx113 on Apr 9, 2020 16:50:09 GMT
Welcome to TSF! What you're interested in is what I mostly need. I have most US stamps up to 1997 (with the exception of those really expensive items).
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blaamand
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Currently creating custom pages until 1940.
Posts: 1,459
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Post by blaamand on Apr 10, 2020 9:13:24 GMT
Welcome ckildegaard - Chris. Cool to have a young and enthusiastic "newbie" with us Also interesting to have a member focusing on recent issues, as many of us are focusing on older stamps and often neglecting the recent issues. Looking forward to see your stuff, please do not be shy to show pics or ask questions. You've arrived at a friendly and good place - enjoy your stamp-collecting journey  |
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mikeclevenger
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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 10, 2020 13:26:10 GMT
Welcome to the Forum Chris.
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rex
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Post by rex on Apr 10, 2020 20:52:08 GMT
Just arrived too.. welcome Chris.
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luka
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Post by luka on Apr 11, 2020 5:51:05 GMT
Welcome, I am also new here (though not new to stamps) and I am also a space enthusiast.
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hrdoktorx
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Posts: 7,215
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 12, 2020 15:56:19 GMT
to TSF! You're sure to find much of interest here.
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Post by ckildegaard on Apr 12, 2020 22:02:38 GMT
Thanks for the warm welcomes, everyone!
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to the forum, 
