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sharonb
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Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 7:09:48 GMT -5 JanetC, theindestore, and 5 more like this

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I have been reading these forums for a few months and thought I should join and introduce myself.
My back story...A few years ago I was gifted an accumulation of stamps from a deceased family member estate. They went to the back of the wardrobe - the stamps not the deceased family member - then, last year I pulled the stamps out and started to sort them. I went online to do more research, and in doing so I remembered how much fun stamps could be. I collected as a child. My mother collected stamps and volunteered help at the school stamp club. I also collected as an adult but life got busy and the interest dropped away.

So I am a returning collector - but at the moment I am not sure what exactly I am collecting! I thought I would sort out this accumulation first and then decide. At the moment I am enjoying doing that.

I am from Australia - I guess that is it for now

Already suffering from a bad case of collection creep as I am currently collecting Used only - Australia, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, from 1900 to date. Oh and I am interested in Artists and Art on stamps ... Trying to avoid becoming a WW collector.

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Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 7:14:42 GMT -5

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Welcome to Stamp Bears!!

We are really happy that you joined us here and look forward to learning more about you and your collections.

We always welcome questions, so if you need to know how to work the site you can either read some of the threads in this area stampbears.proboards.com/board/8/ or feel free to post questions not covered there also.

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Have a look around, jump in anywhere you want to and feel free to start a new topic if we dont have one going already.

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sharonb Dedicated Stamp Bear Posts: 321 Location (Country): Australia	Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 7:18:48 GMT -5 Admin Bear, JanetC, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by sharonb on Aug 6, 2018 7:18:48 GMT -5 Oh thanks for such a quick reply and warm welcome
	Already suffering from a bad case of collection creep as I am currently collecting Used only - Australia, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, from 1900 to date. Oh and I am interested in Artists and Art on stamps ... Trying to avoid becoming a WW collector.

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Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 7:21:17 GMT -5 theindestore likes this

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Aug 6, 2018 7:18:48 GMT -5 sharonb said:

Oh thanks for such a quick reply and warm welcome

As to the quick reply - Believe me when I tell you it was pure luck that I was on at the same time lol

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For the Warm Welcome - you will find that this is a very welcoming community who loves to share this stamp collecting adventure.

Welcome again and I hope that you have a great time here. 631737971

Happy Stamping!!!
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Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 9:10:24 GMT -5

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Post by stampie78 on Aug 6, 2018 9:10:24 GMT -5

Aug 6, 2018 7:09:48 GMT -5 sharonb said:

I have been reading these forums for a few months and thought I should join and introduce myself.
My back story...A few years ago I was gifted an accumulation of stamps from a deceased family member estate. They went to the back of the wardrobe - the stamps not the deceased family member - then, last year I pulled the stamps out and started to sort them. I went online to do more research, and in doing so I remembered how much fun stamps could be. I collected as a child. My mother collected stamps and volunteered help at the school stamp club. I also collected as an adult but life got busy and the interest dropped away.

So I am a returning collector - but at the moment I am not sure what exactly I am collecting! I thought I would sort out this accumulation first and then decide. At the moment I am enjoying doing that.

I am from Australia - I guess that is it for now

Welcome to Stamp Bears. This is one of the most friendly stamp clubs I have ever been in. Here we have everyone from novice to expert. I am somewhere in between. I collect anything that remotely resembles a stamp. So if you have a question, I'm sure there will be an answer from someone on here. As for what you should collect, that's up to you. You can take advice on what to collect if you wish but never let anyone insist what you should collect. Australia (your own country) is a great place to start. That alone can keep you busy for a long time. Most of us probably started with our own country. If you are interested in World Wide then go for it. One way to collect WW is to try and get one page from each stamp issuing entity. (some you can't even fill a page) Welcome again and have fun. Happy stamping.

JanetC Global Moderator Stamp Bears Supporter Please send heat,,,too darn cold down here. Posts: 3,973 Location (Country): San Angelo, TX USA	Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 9:55:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by JanetC on Aug 6, 2018 9:55:04 GMT -5 sharonb, Welcome to Stamp Bears. I'm sure you will enjoy your stay in our little den. Looking forward to hearing more about you and your collection.
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Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 10:40:10 GMT -5 theindestore and crazyquilter like this

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sharonb A warm welcome. I became a returning collector myself a few years ago. Keep us in touch with how your stamp interests evolve, and do let us see pictures of some of your stamps.

You’ll find us a fairly relaxed set of people who are not always over-serious. But among us there are people with in-depth knowledge and experience which they are generous in sharing.

angore Master Stamp Bear Posts: 1,559	Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 11:04:16 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by angore on Aug 6, 2018 11:04:16 GMT -5 Howdy!

crazyquilter Global Moderator Posts: 6,759 Location (Country): Michigan	Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 11:17:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by crazyquilter on Aug 6, 2018 11:17:40 GMT -5 and welcome to Stamp Bears. We are very happy you joined us and hope to see pictures of your collection soon.
	I am a used World wide stamper. Always have been and always will bee.

youpiao Stamp Bears Posting Guru Posts: 3,603 Location (Country): USA	Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 12:38:40 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by youpiao on Aug 6, 2018 12:38:40 GMT -5
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Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 15:34:57 GMT -5

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Post by kacyds on Aug 6, 2018 15:34:57 GMT -5

Welcome to Stamp Bears. We are glad that you decided to join us. If you have any questions please ask one of our great members, or send a pm to one of our staff members. Our Admin/Moderator team are here to help you.

Make sure to read our forum rules and make yourself familiar with them. Once you reach 50 post, the marketplace opens up, and you can start trading with other members.

Oh, our members here love to see other members collections. Once you settle in, don't hesitate to show some scans of your collection. There are many threads already started. If you cant find a thread to post your scans, start a new one.

Again, thanks for joining and look forward to your participation.

FairyFoot Master Stamp Bear OLD SPICE - YES, Spice Girls - no thanks! Posts: 1,900 Location (Country): United Kingdom	Waving and introducing myself Aug 6, 2018 16:36:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by FairyFoot on Aug 6, 2018 16:36:23 GMT -5 Hello and welcome from (old, north) Wales
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Waving and introducing myself Aug 18, 2018 17:51:12 GMT -5 JanetC, theindestore, and 3 more like this

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Post by sharonb on Aug 18, 2018 17:51:12 GMT -5

Thanks everyone for such a warm welcome - I realise I have been reading these responses and not said thanks! I have been poking around some of the other forums online but have not interacted much because at this stage I am just sorting out what I realise is a this rather large accumulation (8 large plastic crates of stuff and 24 stock books, odd folders etc) this forum does strike me as being the friendliest online! It does the hobby proud and the reason I joined and stopped just reading the forum. In a couple of instances on other forums some people come across as a bunch of grumpy old men. I am sure they don't mean to, they just get caught up so I am not knocking other forums but the impression can be bad for the hobby. Anyway thanks for the friendly response it has made me feel welcome and able to ask silly questions

Already suffering from a bad case of collection creep as I am currently collecting Used only - Australia, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, from 1900 to date. Oh and I am interested in Artists and Art on stamps ... Trying to avoid becoming a WW collector.

khj Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 9,890 Location (Country): USA	Waving and introducing myself Aug 18, 2018 18:14:33 GMT -5 theindestore, crazyquilter, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by khj on Aug 18, 2018 18:14:33 GMT -5 I'm old, but not grumpy. Or is it I'm grumpy but not old? Or am I both? Bah, hrmph.

khj Administrator Stamp Bears Supporter Posts: 9,890 Location (Country): USA	Waving and introducing myself Aug 18, 2018 18:16:51 GMT -5 crazyquilter likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by khj on Aug 18, 2018 18:16:51 GMT -5 Which reminds me, it looks like somehow I missed welcoming you to Stamp Bears -- probably busy kacyds , so... sharonb , welcome to Stamp Bears! k

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Waving and introducing myself Aug 19, 2018 9:25:14 GMT -5 theindestore and crazyquilter like this

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Post by stampie78 on Aug 19, 2018 9:25:14 GMT -5

Aug 18, 2018 17:51:12 GMT -5 sharonb said:

I am just sorting out what I realise is a this rather large accumulation (8 large plastic crates of stuff and 24 stock books, odd folders etc). able to ask silly questions

I spent 6 months in the Golan Heights as a Peacekeeper some years ago and while there I still bid on box lots from several sources. I would pick out what I needed and got rid of all the heavy broken books etc. I would then pack it all into beer boxes and post back home. Over the 6 months I send 25 beer cases back. (and yes, I did get some actual Military work done) Mostly stamps in glassines, small stockbooks, FDCs on paper mix and stamps on album sheets, etc.. I am still working on sorting some of that bunch to this day. Of course you never finish because you keep adding to it. So I say to you, have fun sorting your accumulation, you will have a ball and if you haven't checked any of it yet, you will probably find some very nice items there, I know I did with my boxes.

By the way, there is no such thing as "a silly question". Ask away. Happy stamping.

One more thing. Please just open one of your crates/boxes at a time. I dumped three of my cases on the bed at once. It wasn't a pretty sight and took a lot longer to pick up off the floor than if I had done it one at a time.

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Waving and introducing myself Aug 21, 2018 3:05:11 GMT -5

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Post by sharonb on Aug 21, 2018 3:05:11 GMT -5

Aug 19, 2018 9:25:14 GMT -5 stampie78 said:

Aug 18, 2018 17:51:12 GMT -5 sharonb said:

One more thing. Please just open one of your crates/boxes at a time. I dumped three of my cases on the bed at once. It wasn't a pretty sight and took a lot longer to pick up off the floor than if I had done it one at a time.

Thanks for the welcome and the advice - that made me laugh - but I must admit to having stuff all over the place in the spare room

Already suffering from a bad case of collection creep as I am currently collecting Used only - Australia, Great Britain, Canada, Ireland, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, from 1900 to date. Oh and I am interested in Artists and Art on stamps ... Trying to avoid becoming a WW collector.

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Waving and introducing myself Aug 21, 2018 5:39:58 GMT -5 alyn likes this

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I see I am not alone on dumping out boxes on the bed stampie78, I thought it would be faster if everything was where I could see it, so wrong plus I had a crying dog at the door wanting in. I also have this advice on soaking stamps on paper,, ONLY soak a handful at a time. lol

I am a used World wide stamper. Always have been and always will bee.

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Waving and introducing myself Aug 21, 2018 8:46:18 GMT -5 crazyquilter likes this

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Aug 21, 2018 5:39:58 GMT -5 crazyquilter said:

I see I am not alone on dumping out boxes on the bed stampie78 , I thought it would be faster if everything was where I could see it, so wrong plus I had a crying dog at the door wanting in. I also have this advice on soaking stamps on paper,, ONLY soak a handful at a time. lol

Lucky it wasn't a wet dog and the stamps were on his bed. I soak 50 at a time (big dish) and I sort them by easy and hard (self adhesive/water activated)

I can soak and clean 400 water activated in the same time it takes to do 50 of the hard ones. (let them sit for awhile)

zepherusbane Stamp Bears Posting Guru Posts: 2,984 Location (Country): United States	Waving and introducing myself Aug 21, 2018 20:36:48 GMT -5 sharonb likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by zepherusbane on Aug 21, 2018 20:36:48 GMT -5 Welcome to STamp Bears!
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