Sunday, September 18, 2011

Stamp Collecting Tips

Basic equipment
Prepare the basic equipment of a clamp philatelists and magnifying glass. Do not ever hold the stamps for collection with your finger. For those of you who like to collect special stamps, have also gauges to detect differences in perforation. Some collectors prepare ultra violet light to show fosporesens damaged and hidden as well as other small things.

Books of stamps
Book or album of stamps to collect stamps that you managed to collect. Distinguish each book with a category of stamps that you can set yourself. For example, stamp albums to Indonesia, America, Holland and others. Adjust to your taste.

Age stamps
Strive to find rare stamps classic already. Old stamps are usually valued more highly, especially after a certain period.

Activities of the collector
You can meet fellow collectors of stamps in various activities such as exhibitions. You also can join associations such as PFI philatelists who are in Indonesia. This will make your horizons increases. In addition, you can exchange a collection of stamps with other collectors.

Philately is an enjoyable hobby. You can find many interesting things to collect stamps. You can learn a lot from the collection of stamps, for example to know the history, geography, nations, and a variety of exciting cultural. Not just a postal stamps to send letters. You can get much benefit from a stamp.

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