| Collecting stamps has been a popular pastime | | | | covered wagon. And she just may remember to |
| ever since there were stamps to collect. Collecting | | | | mail you a postcard from her next trip to a |
| stamps has never been easier and collecting isnt | | | | foreign country. The most unlikely people may be |
| just for the gray-haired gentleman who spends | | | | the ones to help you expand your collection, so |
| his days poring over his stamps. | | | | let family and friends know that youre collecting |
| When collecting stamps, its important to have at | | | | stamps. |
| least some definition of what youre hoping to | | | | The Internet can be a very useful tool for those |
| achieve. Some people collect only historical | | | | collecting stamps. All you really need to do is find |
| stamps. That is, theyre only looking for the old, | | | | an online forum for stamp collecting and start |
| rare stamps that are highly sought and prized by | | | | trading stamps with others creating collections |
| collectors. This is a noble goal, but probably not | | | | similar to yours. In most cases, youll be able to |
| much fun for those without the finances to make | | | | send a letter and the recipient will send one back |
| those rare purchases. If youre simply looking for | | | | to you instantly adding stamps to your collection. |
| a great hobby, start searching for unusual stamps | | | | Because this is a relatively inexpensive request, |
| or collect stamps postmarked in other states and | | | | you may also get people to send you stamps |
| or countries. | | | | who arent looking for a return letter. |
| Take a look at some ideas that can help you get | | | | Another idea for collecting stamps that works well |
| your stamp collection off to a good start, or give | | | | for youngsters is to simply be looking for those |
| your current collection a real boost. | | | | unusual, strange or cool stamps. Your post office |
| Dont keep your stamp collection a secret. While | | | | will likely have a good selection and you can let |
| Great-Aunt Margie isnt likely to want to sit down | | | | your child help you choose each time you need a |
| and hear the history of every stamp in your | | | | new book of stamps. Take one off to add to the |
| collection, letting her know that youre a stamp | | | | collection and see how many great stamps are |
| collector could be the best move youve ever | | | | available. Dont forget that the postal service will |
| made. She may have a stash of letters in her | | | | also let you create your own stamps with photos |
| attic from that special beau who wrote to her | | | | you upload to their website! |
| from Europe during World War I! Or she may | | | | Collecting stamps can be a great way to connect |
| have the letters her grandmother sent back | | | | with your child, and can create a hobby that will |
| home during her trek across the country in a | | | | span a lifetime. |