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Post by drgf1146 on Sept 25, 2022 0:11:37 GMT
Hello. I started collecting stamps to earn a Boy Scout merit badge 58 years ago. I continued "collecting" (amassing/sorting/organizing) on and off again ever since. About 15 years ago I became a more serious collector. My particular areas of interest and focus are the stamps and postal history of Greece, the areas around Greece, and the world powers that were in various territorial claims and disputes with Greece during its first 130 years of independence. I have modest collections of US-classic period, Western European countries - classic period and smaller collections of Hawaii and Lost/Dead Countries/Territories. I am a member of the APS, the Hellenic Philotelic Society (Athens), and, living in Michigan, the Peninsular State Philatelic Society.
I am really looking forward to engaging with The Stamp Forum members and learning about the vast landscape of this great hobby.
Thanks
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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 Sept 25, 2022 0:48:20 GMT
Hi
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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 Sept 25, 2022 1:48:51 GMT
Welcome!
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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 Sept 25, 2022 1:49:46 GMT
Welcome from the UK drgf1146! I look forward to seeing some of your stamps on the forum!  |
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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 Sept 25, 2022 7:07:19 GMT
 to TSF! Your collecting area looks very interesting. Feel free to post a few samples.
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bobstew617
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Posts: 376
What I collect: Switzerland, Ireland, Scandinavia, Channel Islands, Hong Kong (British Admin), PNG, others...
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Post by bobstew617 on Sept 25, 2022 8:30:08 GMT
Welcome to TSF! I collect Mt. Athos stamps, one of the few collecting areas where I have to admit the selvage makes the stamps!!
BOB
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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 Sept 25, 2022 9:18:50 GMT
Welcome to the friendliest group! Delighted to have you join us and look forward to learning more about your specialty. I’m also originally from Michigan - grew up in Kalamazoo . So hold your hand up and point to where you live! (It’s a Michigander thing!) |
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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 Sept 25, 2022 9:56:51 GMT
Howdy!
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rex
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Post by rex on Sept 25, 2022 12:29:11 GMT
....to....TSF..... drgf1146  ...Ludovico Italy
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Post by iswscwebmaster on Sept 25, 2022 14:29:25 GMT
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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 Sept 25, 2022 14:56:15 GMT
René
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Post by GFPhilatelist on Sept 25, 2022 19:34:33 GMT
Welcome to TSF, very interesting your areas of interest 😀
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Post by drgf1146 on Sept 26, 2022 23:18:01 GMT
Thank you for the warm welcome!
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Post by dgdecker on Sept 27, 2022 16:00:13 GMT
Welcome to the Forum.
David
Ottawa, Canada
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Mr. H
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Member - APS #129381
Posts: 952
What I collect: US, Netherlands, Whatever suits my fancy.
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Post by Mr. H on Sept 27, 2022 22:19:20 GMT
Welcome to the Forum!
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drblade
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Posts: 848
What I collect: GB Unmounted mint & Machin definitives Q.E.II Used commemoratives
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Post by drblade on Sept 28, 2022 6:59:02 GMT
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sharonb
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Posts: 63
What I collect: Used only - Australia, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, from 1900 to date. That keeps me busy. To be honest I am trying to avoid becoming a WW collector.
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Post by sharonb on Sept 28, 2022 13:21:41 GMT
Welcome- waving from down under
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REL1948
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Posts: 790
What I collect: 1840-Pre-Decimal, GB and Colonies, 1840 1 penny reds, British Empire Postal History, Switzerland Postal History
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Post by REL1948 on Sept 28, 2022 13:40:37 GMT
Welcome to the Forum drgf1146 from Michigan,
I received my stamp collecting merit badge in 1961, 61 years ago. It was a real turning point for me. I went from being a random accumulater to an informed young collector as a result. I look forward to seeing some of your Hellenic treasures.
Rob in Utica, Michigan
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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 Sept 28, 2022 14:31:11 GMT
Welcome to TSF, drgf1146! Like you and Rob ( REL1948), I also earned a Boy Scout merit badge in Stamp Collecting several decades ago. I hope that you will enjoy your time with us. -Chris US expatriate living in the UK for a couple more days....  |
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hdm1950
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Posts: 1,887
What I collect: I collect world wide up to 1965 with several specialty albums added due to volume of material I have acquired. At this point I am focused on Canada and British America. I am always on the lookout for stamps and covers with postmarks from communities in Queens County, Nova Scotia. I do list various goods including stamps occasionally on eBay as hdm50
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Post by hdm1950 on Sept 28, 2022 16:07:03 GMT
I was an avid collector from very young following my dads hobby. I too earned my Boy Scouts collecting badge due to my stamp collection. I still remember lugging my big old Ambassador world wide album to the local high school to have it adjudicated by the school principal. At one point in the past year I even posted on this site a photo from our small town newspaper showing me being presented my badge. Welcome to the Forum.
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to TSF! Your collecting area looks very interesting. Feel free to post a few samples.
...Ludovico
