Stamp Drying Books

I've always used blotting paper never found the need for expensive drying books and I've been doing this for 47 years now

special absorbent paper originally used for blotting after writing with an ink pen (cartridge, quill, etc)

Greetings Mr. michaelcayley
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I am all in favor of going cheap. <I don't want to hear any lip from the peanut gallery>
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I initially blot the stamps with newspaper. Make sure the newspaper does not use cheap ink 'cause it will transfer to the stamps. Then, instead of a drying book, I use non-quilted paper towels under a heavy book. The paper towels can be used over and over and over again.
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Respectfully,

Gordon Lee

First I blot excess water off with a clean Terry towel, then I dry them upside down on newsprint. When dry, I put more newsprint on top and weigh down with Scott catalogues (or a heavy city directory).

A few times, I thought of buying a stamp-drying book, but ran out of money when I bought more stamps or supplies instead.

Thanks, kacyds

We use an artists drawing pad... works the same and is cheaper.

Now THERE'S a good idea.

some of my stamps need a "bath" cant avoid getting them wet.

NO they are NOT worth the money. Just buy yourself a watercolor pad at the Walmart and it will work a lot better and you can dry/press more stamps at one time. I'm talking from years of experience. Hope this helps you some. Don't go and buy the cheapest one you can find but get a nice one.