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Write an Article About stamp Collecting, About Your Collection or whatever and We Will Publish it Here.

You can do it now by By clicking here and a form will pop up on your screen. Just fill it in and click on send when finished. Or write it off line and send it via e-mail to email me

Hello All,                                                                 October 16, 2006

I was a casual collector for some time(whatever caught my eye) knowing little about what I was doing. I'm 62 years old and due to "degenerative disease of the spine" and arthritis in my joints(especially my hands) I had to take early retirement. Being limited on what I can do but needing something to be active and keep the mind going I decided to upgrade my status a little and become a little more serious about collecting. I browsed most sites for info but found them over my head and more professional than I plan to be. I ventured onto your site and found it to be a wealth of information for this old Marine. I suspect the young people who frequent your site are hands above more knowledgeable at this than I. I liken my collections to a "Charlie Brown xmas tree" but that is fine with me. When I've passed on my collection will probably qualify for the $1.00 buys all in the box at the local auction. :>)

Don't get me wrong, I take pride in my collection and I'm not just throwing it together, but I'm doing this to be active(to control arthritis) and a challenge for the mind. A lot of my stamps would probably get nothing more than snicker from a pro but my ole "put through the mill" stamp has a place and will get the same TLC as a mint Upside Down Jenny would.

Like your site and would recommend it to anyone interested in stamp collecting. Will drop in on occasion to learn more as I go.

Have a great day!

Larry Woller

Hi, I'm 14 and my name is Michelle, I come from England and love stamp collecting, I would like to swap and talk about stamps with other young stamp collectors from around the world. If you feel the same email me at: michelle.sung@ntlworld.com Look forward to hearing from you.

Michelle

Thank you for providing such an informative site for beginners! I learned more from your site than I have from talking with anyone. I was discouraged that I could not find ANY book or magazine about stamp collecting at my local bookstores! The only books they had related to the monetary value of stamps - nothing about the hobby of collecting. Creating my collection will be like a work of art but when the beginner does not even know what tools are even available to create with, it gets very frustrating. Of course, those who sell products always strongly recommend what they have to sell as the way to go! I hadn't had the opportunity to even view a stockpage until I saw your site! I have a clearer vision of what I want to do and have certainly bookmarked your site so I can return frequently. Thank you once again for your dedication to a fantastic hobby.

Lineka

There are numerous Diseny stamps. Many countries issue them. Some portray characters such as Mickey Mouse. I collect animal stamps and many disney stamps show animated animals, so I end up accumulating many disny stamps. One example is a souvenir sheet that I possess that depicts six of the Dalmations from the disney movie "101 dalmations" These stamps were issued in Gambia in 1997.

Six stamps are included in this iue. The puppies pictures are "dipstick", "fidget", "Jewel", "Lucky", "Two-Tone", and "Wizzer". They are shown in different positions, one is scrathcing his ear. In the selvage of the souvenir sheet, there are black spots on a white background like a Dalmation's fur.

The movie "101 Dalamations" is in two froms. One is a cartoon, the other a regular movie. But the regualr movie does have some animated segments when the dogs couldn't do a particular stunt. I enjoy both the movies and the stamps!

Molly Murkett

Hi, I'm Kerry and I'm 12 years old. I love visiting this site as everyone wants to swap stamps with me. I have already made 2 deals because of this site from, Czech Republic and Indonesia.

Kerry

Hallo to all young stamp collectors! My name is Corinna, I`m 10 jears old and I love to collect stamps of all countrys. I`m looking for a penpal service to write letters to other young people all over the world and to change stamps. I could offer nice stamps from Germany and GDR. My favorite theme to collect are "natural katastrophies", also Disney and Space. My favorit country to collect is Germany and the Isle Jersey (UK). I´m not jet good in writing or speaking English, because I`m just learning to do it. But my sister (14) and my parents will help me. My hometown here in Germany is called WEIMAR. It`s very famous, because two great german poets lived here for a long time (Goethe and Schiller). Weimar will also be the "European Capitol of Culture in 1999". If there is someone, who would like to write me, please, please do it!

Corinna Lange, Am Horn 17, 99425 Weimar, Germany

I started collecting stamps when I was 10,and I love it.I only had about 15 stamps when I started,but now I have 352 stamps.I've been looking up prices on the internet, but I've only found a few prices of my stamps.My stamp that is worth the most is a, Oliver Wendell Holmes stamp that is worth $10.00.Stamp collectors who are trying to find a price guide for their stamps,keep on looking,because I know how hard it is to find one. Also if you find a stamp that you really like,but it's on a envelope,cut about an inch around the stamp.Place it in lemon water for about 5 minutes.

By for now, Rachel

Hi, I am Fiorella, from Peru in Southamerica. I am 16 years old, and I just love collecting stamps. Sometimes it´s difficult to find people with the same hobbie. But its just great coming here and reading all those letters. Peru South America. It´s fun to find friends with the same feeling for something.

Fiorella Coto

I am a third grader at Faith Baptist School in Longmont, CO. I am 8 yrs. old and I just started collecting stamps. I have some Bugs Bunny, comics, James Dean and some 3 cent stamped post cards my Grandad gave me. I also collect action figures, Calvin and Hobbes books, keys, and I started to collect sports cards, too! I would like to have an email pal that likes some of the things I do. I have a Golden retreiver named Beau and a cat named Ginger.

Nicholas Galbraith (Nick)

I am basically in love with stamps. I started collecting when I was 7. It was easy, and it is nice, because you don't have to waste money!! I wonder what it would be like to live in a world MADE of stamps!! Awesome!! I am 10, and looking for an e-mail pal. I also posted some thing on the guestbook, and bulletin board. My e-mail address is: davidaaron@geocities.com

I love this stamp site! I want to get penpals from all around the world. My collection is mostly worldwide but I also have a collection of First Day Covers. I find them interesting to collect.

I just began stamp collecting about two weeks ago. I started with some older duplicates, some newer stamps that came with my album, and some other older ones on paper. So far, I've put most in my album and I hope to finish on Monday. I'm 9 years old, I'm in fifth grade, and I am home-schooled. Nathaniel Pockras my daddy's email address is covvie@bright.net

I entered the contest for October and you wanted to know a little more about me so here goes. I'm a 7th-grader at Fitch Middle School and enjoy reading. I am doing a project for Mr. Welt,a 7th-grade history teacher, on a family called the Barrows. There are a over a hundred letters that I and two other people have to put in chronological order. So far we've found friendly letters from Ella,a family member, to Arthur, her husband. So far I've enjoyed doing all this. Eventually we hope to learn enough to write a biography of Ella. Last year two girls wrote a biography of Florence, Arthur and Ella's daughter. Please tell me a little about what you do. Thank you.

Jilan Hochlinski jilan hochlinski

My name is Brittany Franks. I just started stamp collecting. I think it is fun! My mom got me a kit for Christmas. I don't have very many stamps yet, but I'll get some. I would like to get friends from all over the world who like stamp collecting. <pattim@winnsurf.net>

Brittany Franks

Philately all the way from India

Hello!                  

I am Deepak Modi, 23 years old stamp collector from India. I was searching for young stamp collectors from UK and came to this web site which gives a chance to young chaps to write few lines about there collection.

I am student and doing my MBA and enjoy stamp collecting and related activities. I collect India Mint in Block of 4 and I am working on Permanent Pictorial Cancellations from India and UK. I am also working on few subjects and collecting material on the same. I will be participating in INPEX 2008 (Indian National Philatelic Exhibition) in Literature class with my entry named as 'The "P" of hilately for the young' a compiled book which explains each and every subject related to Philately.

I have started collecting Penny Stamps and got one Penny Red in the collection. Will be happy to listen from the young collectors by any of the following medium: 1] Address - Deepak N. Modi, 1-09-123, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Street, Jalna - 431 203 ( M.S.) India. 2] E-mail: deepak.modi1984@gmail.com 3] Cell Phone: a] +91 9890 373344 b] +91 9325 826605.

Happy Collecting,

Deepak Modi