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Wednesday, October 12, 2005

International Stamp Collecting

If you are into stamp collecting then you probably know how popular international stamps can be. Many people that collect stamps are fascinated by the ideas and pictures that are conveyed on these handsome pieces of artwork. Not only is international stamp collecting interesting it is also fun and can be a wise investment. Here are some tips for collecting international stamps.

With the advent of the internet, international stamps are much easier to find and acquire than just a few years ago. Many countries now sell their stamps to overseas clients. You usually have to visit their internet site or send a request for their catalogues. Some countries produce special edition stamps specifically for foreign markets such as the Elvis Presley edition which is marketed to Americans. And since there are over a hundred countries in the world, can you imagine what kind of collection you can have if you just purchased a few stamps from each foreign country.

There are also international stamp clubs. Many of these clubs advertise frequently in the stamp collecting journals. Either these clubs are looking for specific stamps to purchase or they have members that are interested in trading or selling their pieces. This is an excellent way to grow your foreign stamp collection with rarer stamps from many different time periods.

If you’re looking to start collecting or just grow your hobby in a new direction, take a look at international stamp collecting. You will be sure to find it extremely satisfying.