seanfromit
**Member** 
Posts: 18
What I collect: Select US, Ireland, German and various other stamps (usually space themed)
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Post by seanfromit on Jun 26, 2020 20:25:18 GMT
Hi everyone, I inherited my dad's collection many years ago. He was an international collector, but plenty of US stamps as well. Finally at a point in my life where I can put some time into organizing it. I'm currently located in Phoenix, AZ and while COVID has everything closed, I did find there's a few shops nearby. A-Z Stamps in Tempe seems like a good one, claims to be the second largest US show dealer. Have plenty of newbie questions from types of pages & mounts to use (and where to affordably find them) to how best to organize the collection I want to keep. My primary collection hobby is baseball cards. |
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stainlessb
Member 
qaStaHvIS yIn 'ej chep
Posts: 4,638
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 26, 2020 20:32:03 GMT
welcome to TSF seanfromit You've come to the friendliest of forums! |
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tomiseksj
Moderator 
Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Posts: 6,263 
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, 2020 22:41:28 GMT
seanfromit , welcome to our Forum! I also inherited my Father's collection and each time I work with it brings back a flood of good memories. Many of your questions may already have been asked and answered in the three boards of the General Information category. If not, don't hesitate to post your question(s). Your status has been adjusted so you are now able to post in most other Forum areas. If you have questions or encounter any problems, send me a message and I'll try to help.
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Beryllium Guy
Moderator
Posts: 5,652
What I collect: Worldwide Stamps 1840-1930
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Post by Beryllium Guy on Jun 26, 2020 22:53:25 GMT
Welcome to TSF, seanfromit! When I joined TSF in Nov-2016, I was living in the Prescott, Arizona area. It is beautiful country. I enjoyed that. I left there in the spring of 2018, and have been living in Europe since then, currently in the UK. I still have some baseball cards.... my all-time favorite is the Topps 1965. I have the complete set. Anyway, welcome again, and enjoy your time with us! Best Wishes, Chris (aka Beryllium Guy)  |
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darkormex
Member
Swinging through Switzerland and getting tied up in Thailand
Posts: 2,145
What I collect: The World...just printing and mounting as I go...call me crazy!
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Post by darkormex on Jun 26, 2020 22:54:36 GMT
Welcome.
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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 26, 2020 23:43:54 GMT
 to the forum, seanfromit! Ask away, you'll get plenty of answers & ideas!
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anglobob
Member
Posts: 2,425
What I collect: France and French Colonies,French cinderellas British Commonwealth QE2
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Post by anglobob on Jun 26, 2020 23:57:11 GMT
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Mick
Member
Site Supporter
Posts: 929
What I collect: Mostly covers and postmarks. Also miscellaneous paper ephemera.
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Post by Mick on Jun 27, 2020 0:00:09 GMT
Hey seanfromit, welcome to the forum. It's good to have you here. |
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Post by stampcollector on Jun 27, 2020 6:00:17 GMT
Welcome to TSF |
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angore
Member
Posts: 5,331
What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Jun 27, 2020 12:04:05 GMT
Welcome!
You can purchase supplies and other related products online so COVID does not impact that.
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renden
Member
Posts: 8,705
What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Jun 27, 2020 13:23:10 GMT
to TSF and enjoy !!
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nikhil
Member
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, 2020 14:14:20 GMT
Hello and welcome to this forum!
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cjoprey
Member
Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,443
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Jun 27, 2020 16:56:18 GMT
Welcome from the UK seanfromit! Please feel free to ask any questions you have, we're all happy to help! |
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rex
Member
Posts: 1,147
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Post by rex on Jun 27, 2020 17:05:21 GMT
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ameis33
Member
What's in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet
Posts: 505
What I collect: Poland and Italy Republic
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Post by ameis33 on Jun 27, 2020 17:12:21 GMT
Welcome from Italy has already been said? Yes, i see now...
So, just welcome...
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seanfromit
**Member**
Posts: 18
What I collect: Select US, Ireland, German and various other stamps (usually space themed)
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Post by seanfromit on Jun 28, 2020 5:30:50 GMT
Thanks all! cjoprey two questions. For UK stamps, it looks like the most focus is on older sets. I have newer sets like the Doctor Who 50th. Are there any free album pages for newer UK stamps that you would recommend? Also, how's your experience been with Colnect? Is it worth my time to inventory my collections there? I have been trying to find a good baseball card & stamp swap. |
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Londonbus1
Moderator
Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
Posts: 4,851
What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Jun 28, 2020 5:35:48 GMT
Welcome seanfromitYou have arrived at a good place for help and information. Enjoy the forum. Happy Collecting, Londonbus1 |
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cjoprey
Member
Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,443
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Jun 28, 2020 9:34:30 GMT
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cursus
Member
Posts: 1,764
What I collect: Catalan Cinderellas. Used Switzerland, UK, Scandinavia, Germany & Austria. Postal History of Barcelona & Estonia. Catalonia pictorial postmarks.
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Post by cursus on Jun 28, 2020 10:15:02 GMT
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oldpapercollect
Member
All giveaways have ended. Thank you.
Posts: 384
What I collect: UPU, UNITED NATIONS, SCOUTS ON STAMPS, CHICKENS ON STAMPS, ESPERANTO & CINDERELLA STAMPS and ISRAEL POST OFFICE OPENINGS SINCE 1948
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Post by oldpapercollect on Jun 28, 2020 10:20:32 GMT
Welcome to TSF, Seanfromit.
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philatelia
Member
Captain Jack - my best kiloware find ever!
Posts: 3,403
What I collect: Ireland, Japan, Scandy, USA, Venezuela, Vatican, Bermuda, Austria
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Post by philatelia on Jun 28, 2020 15:54:04 GMT
Delighted to have you join us!
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hrdoktorx
Member
Posts: 6,588
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 2, 2020 16:45:16 GMT
to TSF! A great place to ask questions and learn more about philately and its innumerable facets!
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dorincard
Member
Posts: 1,447
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 2, 2020 21:01:18 GMT
Welcome!
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stanley64
Member
Posts: 1,818
What I collect: Canada, USA, Netherlands, Portugal & Colonies, Antarctic Territories and anything that catches my eye...
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Post by stanley64 on Jul 15, 2020 9:26:41 GMT
...I did find there's a few shops nearby. A-Z Stamps in Tempe seems like a good one, claims to be the second largest US show dealer. You are lucky to have a brick & mortar shop close to you seanfromit and although I have had no personally dealings with A to Z stamps they do support the collector community.
Having just received my copy of "The Rookery Report", the official publication or newsletter of the Penguins on Stamps Study Unit (POSSU), I note that worldwidestamps.com has co-sponsored the ATA/POSSU booth during previous national shows and as such are at least worth a visit. If you get the chance, please share a photo from your visit - Visit to a Stamp Store...
Happy collecting!
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Post by dgdecker on Jul 15, 2020 18:53:07 GMT
Greetings from Ottawa, Canada.
Welcome to the Forum
david
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mikeclevenger
Member
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 Jul 16, 2020 9:12:08 GMT
Welcome to the forum.
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to the forum, 
..Ludovico
