Hello All NEW Members - please briefly introduce yourself!

alyn · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 06:57:15 am

Hello and welcome hitman31 and Tim Healy.

Brummie · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 07:10:02 am

Welcome letuspray,

Just ask as many questions as you like and please join in on the discussions where you think you can, we are all learning all the time (even the clever ones

)

Cheers....

Brummie · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 07:14:34 am

Welcome Duncan,

Fortunately you are not the only one who has your problem Duncan as you will learn after being a member for a while

Hope you enjoy the forum and do post soon.

Cheers....

Brummie · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 07:19:06 am

Welcome KRAZZY,

I see you have already started posting, hope you will join in on some of the discussions.

It would be great if you could share some of your collection images with us so when you have the time please post some.

Hope you enjoy the forum.

Cheers....

Brummie · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 07:25:28 am

Welcome hitman31,

It would be great to see your postcard David, I bet if you posted it in the forum you would get all sorts of information.

Hope to see you posting soon.

Cheers....

Brummie · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 07:30:31 am

Welcome TimHealy,

You will certainly get answers to you questions on the forum Tim. What do you collect?

Post up some of your collection when you have the time.

Cheers....

ingemar · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:32:28 am

Hi, World,
I've been collecting stamps since my 8th birthday (1950, yikes!). Specializing in GB & Commw since around 1970. (But then, why do I have these other 15 boxes and bags of non-GB & Commw?)

Retired now, so starting to slowly dispose of my philatelic stuff to get a little pocket money (stress little). I guess eBay is my big source of fun in doing this.

Favorite thing right now is researching names, addresses, and postmarks on the covers I've accumulated over the years.

I've studied stamp stuff for years, but I'm still learning.

Living high and dry in Littleton, Colorado, at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains southwest of Denver. (NO STICKY GUM ON MINT STAMPS! YAY!)

Brummie · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:37:17 am

Welcome ingemar,

I know what you mean about the extra boxes, how on earth does that happen? :lol:

I'm sure the members here would love to discuss your collection so go ahead, make their day.

Enjoy!

Cheers....

VegasCraig · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:59:44 pm

Hello from Las Vegas!

After a 20 year absence, I've decided to get back into collecting. As a high school student I worked part-time at a stamp store, pulling down winning items from their bid board at the whopping rate of $10 for 30 minutes of work...not bad if you can find it!

I've noticed throughout life, even though I've been away from the hobby, I've always known more than many of my friends about geography and currencies of the world thanks to my collecting days -- I'm excited to get back into the hobby.

I collect a hodgepodge of countries (mostly British Commonwealth and Asia), and every time I take a trip I find myself interested in that country's stamps too...

I've been reading the boards for a while now, and decided that it might be time to post some questions myself. As a former English teacher, I'll be sure to abide by all the rules, especially #17!

Thanks for the great info source, and I'm looking forward to becoming an active member of the boards.

--Craig

niek · **Posted:** Thu Dec 15, 2011 15:59:59 pm

Hi, Welcome to the new MEMBERS.

Niek.

apride · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 01:39:10 am

A hardy warm howdy to all of the new people. Enjoy stampboards where you can find everything but the kitchen sink....and can probably find that as well... :lol:

alyn · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 02:14:09 am

Hello and welcome ingemar and VegasCraig.

Ookpik · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 08:11:24 am

Hi, I'm Ookpik - great snow owl of the north. I collect US, Canada and provinces and have extensive worldwide. Newly discovered beermats from Ajman - cute.

cticm · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 08:40:01 am

Hi all!! My name is Andy and I live on the central California coast on the Monterey Peninsula. I started collecting as a child, but the collection kind of fell by the wayside when I joined the Navy. I resumed collecting when I retired 24 years later. My areas of interest are U.S., Vatican City, Ukraine, Japan, Triest A and the other AMG european stamps. I found this board by accident and was really intrigued by the information that was being shared. Looking fortward to participating in some of the discussions.

apride · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:25:49 am

Welcome Ookpik and cticm to stampboards.

VA3AVP · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:34:41 am

Hello all new member in Belle River, Ontario - Name here is David and my primary hobbies are Amateur radio and I am an accredited examiner on behalf of Industry Canada for this hobby.

My call sign VA3AVP is my user name my second hobby currently is the building of a 1/1 full size scale astromech R2D2 fully functioning droid. My droid build is about 90 percent finished and it has been a fun year building my own R2D2. (I will post some pictures shortly).

My father now deceased was a Proffessor of history and a huge stamp collector most of his collection I have since sold off at auction through the Toronto auction houses. However from time to time more little discoveries seem to come up a few stamps here or there in this old box or in that drawer. So I joined the group for this kind of thing if I have questions on stamps.

I also although I don't consider myself a stamp collector do have a nice little collection of envelopes from other countries with stamps from trading QSL (radio cards) with other radio stations around the globe.

Cheers
David Pemberton VA3AVP

alyn · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:46:26 pm

Hello and welcome Ookpik, cticm and VA3AVP

Brummie · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 13:46:27 pm

Welcome VegasCraig,

You have been lurking? Aren't you glad you joins so that you can have some input?

Hope to see your questions soon, we will all be on the lookout :lol:

Cheers....

Brummie · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 13:50:44 pm

Welcome Ookpik,

Hope you will share some of your collection on the forum and post where you feel you can contribute.

Cheers....

Brummie · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 13:54:50 pm

Welcome cticm,

Your collection is quite diverse Andy and it would be great to see some of it. When you have the time just post some of it.

Cheers....

Brummie · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 14:06:22 pm

Welcome VA3AVP,

There is a Ham Radio Post cards topic that you might like to add to:-

http://www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=3008

I did a search and there were some other topics too, so if you do the same search you could find more info.

Hope you enjoy the forum.

Cheers....

fromdownunder · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 14:46:00 pm

VA3AVP wrote:

My call sign VA3AVP is my user name

Hi again VA3AVP. Have you ever heard of a writer by the name of Hammond Innes? He wrote a superb novel quite a few years ago called The Land God Gave to Cain, set mostly in the Labrador (a bit north of you?) and the major plot device was a freak radio signal sent from a Ham Radio Operator in Canada which arrived in England against all odds (I won't spoil the plot), and a heroes journey to discover the truth about what actually happened to a gold search expedition.

It is a great read if you like mysteries, and as Innes was a meticulous researcher, it would contain much interest to a Ham Radio Operator. You could probably get a copy off Amazon or in a second hand book shop. There is also quite a lot of information about the building of the Labrador Railway, which he actually visited several times during construction, and incorporated into the book.

Norm

carlo102 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 14:51:48 pm

My name is Mike and I have spent the last 3 years doing a loop around Australia with my wife in what we call our " Unit on Wheels". Now we are back in Brisvegas and I have to start the task of reducing my far too large stamp collection.

I went a touch mad in the 90's and invested in boxes and boxes of collections, FDC's, old books and stamp parafinalia. Hopefully, this site will assist me in leading me in the right direction. So, I look forward to chating from time to time.

Brummie · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 15:15:07 pm

Welcome carlo102,

I am very sure that you will be steered in the right direction Mike, so ask away!

Cheers....

snowy12 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 15:23:24 pm

Hi
I would just like to extend a warm welcome to all our new members ,Any questions regarding philately you may have,you are sure to find the answers here.

Brian

VA3AVP · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 16:35:53 pm

fromdownunder wrote:

VA3AVP wrote:

My call sign VA3AVP is my user name

Hi again VA3AVP. Have you ever heard of a writer by the name of Hammond Innes? He wrote a superb novel quite a few years ago called The Land God Gave to Cain, set mostly in the Labrador (a bit north of you?) and the major plot device was a freak radio signal sent from a Ham Radio Operator in Canada which arrived in England against all odds (I won't spoil the plot), and a heroes journey to discover the truth about what actually happened to a gold search expedition.

It is a great read if you like mysteries, and as Innes was a meticulous researcher, it would contain much interest to a Ham Radio Operator. You could probably get a copy off Amazon or in a second hand book shop. There is also quite a lot of information about the building of the Labrador Railway, which he actually visited several times during construction, and incorporated into the book.

Norm

Wow thanks Norm I can't believe the response from all you guys this looks like a great forum even for the casual collector. I am going to definately look up that book.

niek · **Posted:** Fri Dec 16, 2011 18:15:18 pm

Hi, WELCOME to all the new members.

Enjoy this Stamp Boards.

Niek.

alyn · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 00:44:08 am

Hello and welcome carlo102.

apride · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 03:02:01 am

Hello and welcome to carlo102 and fellow Canuck - VA3AVP. You can find all the answers to your questions and collections right here with all of the interesting and knowledgable people found on this site. So have a great time.

tinobotafogo · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 03:19:51 am

Hello stamp collectors,
I am making this day, December 16, my first day in this site.
I have been collecting stamps for 30 years, although l am not that old !
Stamps became a strong passion, especially in the last years.
Sometimes l dedicated them 6,7 hours or even more...
I collect stamps from all over the world.
I do have some countries l focus more on them, though.
I collect used stamps basically, as l think mint stamps and cto stamps don't have a story of their own, for they never "traveled" anywhere.
I only collect mint stamps from Portugal ( my principal collection ), Laos up to 1975 ( gorgeous, but hard to get postally cancelled ), and Soviet Union cosmos issues.

However, l get more joy collecting worldwide canceled stamps.
I have big collections from Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, USA,Greece, Israel, among others.

Although l am a trader too, l have been on Ebay, Delcampe, Miau and some portuguese sites, l prefer to exchange with people from different parts.

I moved to Colombia this year, and l can tell you that from the point of view of a stamp collector, this country is a desert. Almost no mail. Very few collectors, mail services are almost nonexistent, slow and unreliable distribution, etc.

I still have a lot of material to trade, especially Portuguese mint stamps and of course many worldwide stamps.

Cheers!

apride · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 06:05:54 am

Hellow and a warm welcome to tinobotafogo. Have fun with the site.

GBStamps · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 09:59:19 am

Quote:

Hello all new member in Belle River, Ontario - Name here is David and my primary hobbies are Amateur radio and I am an accredited examiner on behalf of Industry Canada for this hobby.

My call sign VA3AVP

Welcome David

Tom ..Long Time Radio Ham.."GM0TKC"

pookie9121 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:38:38 am

Welcome to all the new members.

Brummie · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 14:15:08 pm

Welcome tinobotafogo,

It is sad to think that you have moved to a country where stamp collecting is not catered for but look at it this way, you are now part of a world wide forum who only think about collecting

Hope you enjoy the forum.

Cheers....

dutchstamp · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 19:12:18 pm

Hello all!
My name is Kristina, and I live in Holland.

I have lots of stamps and am willing to sell.

regards

Brummie · **Posted:** Sat Dec 17, 2011 20:48:50 pm

Welcome dutchstamp,

What countries do you collect?

Please be sure to read the rules before you offer anything for sale as there are some rules that you will not meet yet.

Hope you will post in the forums and enjoy meeting fellow collectors.

Cheers....

Taylorstamps · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 00:43:36 am

Hi All

Well I’ve been a ‘lurker’ here for about a year now and have finally decided it’s probably time that I officially joined….

About 5 years ago when I semi retired from the ‘real world’ I decided to take a life long hobby and turn it into a business – hence Taylorstamps. I am a member of the CSDA and have a table at most of the major shows in Canada and also sell on Ebay as Taylorstamps1. You can look at my Ebay store at -- http://stores.ebay.ca/Taylors-Stamps

My collecting interests are early Canadian and Newfoundland and the Provinces. I am a member of several local and national clubs and also serve as Webmaster for the West Toronto Stamp Club, have a look.

That’s about it, I look forward to participating more on your forums

Rob

alyn · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 05:04:44 am

Hello and welcome tinobotafogo, dutchstamp and Taylorstamps.

biglavalamp · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 07:56:53 am

Hello
Im from Scotland and I am currently collecting USA annd GB stamps,I have recently switched from FDC,s. I have already had help from fellow members on stampboard,and I will be using it as my first port of call for advice and direction in the future.

Brummie · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 09:44:57 am

Welcome Taylorstamps,

So you are the lurker? I knew you would join sooner or later :lol:

Would love to see some of your collection in the discussion forums, so please feel free to add to them or start a new topic where there isn't one.

Cheers....

Brummie · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 09:47:47 am

Welcome biglavalamp,

Not only are you from Scotland, but, you are from one of the most beautiful cities in the world, in my opinion that is.

I see you have already started posting so keep it up and enjoy!

Cheers....

JohnHart · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:48:18 pm

Well ... I guess I'm the latest " newbie" on the board. I found this board a couple nights ago while trying to identify a stamp (more on that to follow) and decided it was time to get involved.

I'm old enough to be a sophisticated collector but alas am not at all. My collecting was mostly US until about 5 years ago. Even that was put on hold at 2000 when I finally got tired of trying to keep up with all the USPS junk. I started collecting world wide up to 1940 in a Scott Jr. classics album. That is my primary focus now but I also collect some specific countries like Israel, New Zealand and Costa Rica but generally only up to 1960 or so. I'm also a US perfin collector. I've acquired lots of philatelic stuff that I hope to be able to jettison with the help of this board as I don't think I'm sophisticated enough to try eBay.

I hope to be a contributing member of this board and will appreciate any and all help you may wish to give. THANKS.
jch

Brummie · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 14:15:47 pm

Welcome JohnHart,

I suppose we all think we should know it all after collecting for so many years but it is never the case as you know. The best part is you have now found the right place to learn more.

Hope to see you posting soon.

Cheers....

alyn · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 14:59:36 pm

Hello and welcome biglavalamp and JohnHart.

Polaron · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 15:44:43 pm

Hi all, my name is Lisa. I'm from Indiana in the US I picked up a couple of stamps several years ago from a vender at a dog show. I used to show Alaskan Malamutes and only picked these stamps up because they had sleddogs on them.
I recently became currious to know more info about them and wondered how much they may be worth. Thanks, this sounds like a very friendly and helpful Forum!

bathurst stamper · **Posted:** Sun Dec 18, 2011 15:54:50 pm

A VERY warm welcome to all the newest members of stampboards.

Enjoy your time here, get involved and HAVE FUN !!

casino777 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 01:03:23 am

Hi all ,
I'm a new member from the United Kingdom. I collect mainly british empire stamps.

I have some interesting recent finds I would like to talk and know more about with hopefully some help from the forum members

apride · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 02:32:26 am

Howdy and a warm welcome to Polaron and casino777. This is the place to be for information on your stamps. Look around, find what you want and have fun.

alyn · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 02:53:44 am

Hello and welcome Polaron and casino777.

Brummie · **Posted:** Mon Dec 19, 2011 06:41:32 am

Welcome casino777,

It would be great to see your recent interesting finds, so ask away and I'm sure you will have your answers in no time.

Hope to see you posting soon.

Cheers....


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