| ollecting for many people is a favorite hobby. | | | | Then afterwards, once they have built up a |
| Something that they enjoy doing and sharing with | | | | collection and have gone to a few stamp show, |
| their friends and stamp collectors alike. | | | | and have traded stamps with other stamp |
| For some collectors, stamp collecting is a serious | | | | collectors; they start to gain more experience and |
| business. It has been estimated that nearly 20 | | | | knowledge about stamp. They also begin to learn |
| million Americans collect stamps! They can spend | | | | the ins and outs of stamp collecting. This is the |
| as much as over $600 annually on this activity. | | | | time they can decide on how to construct their |
| While others, especially those who are just | | | | stamp collection. Since literally there are thousands |
| starting out can spend as little as $3 to kick start | | | | and thousands of stamps that can be gotten, that |
| their new hobby. | | | | narrowing down one's choices becomes a |
| Where to get stamps | | | | necessity. |
| 1. Stamp collectors can get their stamps from | | | | Handle with care |
| stamp dealers. | | | | Some collectors prefer collecting stamps that |
| 2. They can also get them from their local post | | | | have are on envelopes. These are less likely to |
| office | | | | get damaged since the additional paper makes the |
| 3. Going to stamp show is another way to get | | | | stamps more sturdy. The important thing when |
| stamps. The great thingabout this is that these | | | | cutting them out is to not over-cut and damage |
| events are specifically organized for stamp | | | | the stamps. |
| collectors. | | | | Some prefer to take out the stamps off the |
| 4. Stamps are abundant in hobby shops. This is | | | | paper by soaking them in water to make pealing |
| where individuals can geta load of stamps for a | | | | it off a lot easier. The problem with this is that |
| very cheap price. | | | | there's always the danger of the colors running |
| 5. There is always Ebay of course, for those who | | | | off the stamp. Remember that stamps that are |
| want one of a kind stamps. Ebay offer stamps | | | | in good condition are more valuable than stamps |
| from individuals from all over the world that you | | | | that are in poor condition. |
| will not find at your local stamp shops. | | | | Stamp collecting is a great hobby that many |
| There is no exact rules when it comes to | | | | people are devoted to. The best way to get |
| collecting stamps. Most individuals start off by | | | | started on this hobby is for individuals to visit their |
| collecting stamps that they like, not focusing on a | | | | local hobby shop to get their first roll of stamps! |
| specific theme, country, or era. | | | | |