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		<title>Resources for Autograph &amp; Memorabilia Collectors</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You look out your window and see a glorious sight &#8212; the mail truck! No, I haven&#8217;t built a new found fondness of bills or junk mail, instead I&#8217;m hoping that an 8&#215;10 manila envelope is waiting to be ripped open. I can barely get into the house without breaking the seal to the envelope [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You look out your window and see a glorious sight &#8212; the mail truck! No, I haven&#8217;t built a new found fondness of bills or junk mail, instead I&#8217;m hoping that an 8&#215;10 manila envelope is waiting to be ripped open. I can barely get into the house without breaking the seal to the envelope and open it up to find a personalized autographed photo from Tom Hanks.</p>
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<p>Not only did he sign my photograph, but he wrote a letter as well. Needless to say as an autograph collector by mail, I live for these moments. You might be saying to yourself, now how can I get an autographed photo from my favorite celebrity? Let me give you some suggestions to get you started.</p>
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<p>The first step in collecting autographs by mail is finding an address to write to them. Unfortunately, the more popular a celebrity is, the harder it becomes to get an authentic autograph from them. It is still possible to have success with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, but you have to constantly stay informed on their signing habits. A great way to have success through the mail is writing to them via venue. If you know where Leonardo DiCaprio will be filming his latest film, try writing a letter to the production office. Of course these are the hardest addresses to find and can take a lot of personal research.</p>
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<p>You should also catalogue in some fashion, whether on the computer or written in a journal, the requests you have sent out. When hundreds of requests have been sent out, it can be hard to remember which address you previously tried. Plus, you can see how many days it took certain celebrities to respond.</p>
<p>The most tricky part about collecting autographs by mail is writing the letter, because the reality is there is no guaranteed format that will ensure success. As a general rule, you should not make your letter longer than a page and if it is handwritten, make sure it is legible.</p>
<p>Be polite in your approach when requesting the autograph itself and perhaps express why granting this request would mean the world to you. The content of the letter should focus on why you admire them as an entertainer, this is where creativity could earn you some extra points. Something I wrote to Renee Zellweger inspired her to go the extra mile and write me a note. You just never know how far a little creativity will take you.</p>
<p>Now the hard part is out of the way. If you expect any type of response at all, then you should include with your request a self addressed stamped envelope or in short a SASE. While some celebrities will respond regardless of an SASE, it is out of common courtesy that you send one. Including an SASE will also increase the likelihood of getting a response. Also write &#8220;Do Not Bend&#8221; on both envelopes to help ensure that the contents aren&#8217;t damaged during handling.</p>
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<p>The next thing that you must consider is including something to get signed whether it is a photograph of them or simply enclosing a double sided blank index card. The majority of celebrities tend to send you their own 8&#215;10 photographs, but some will only sign if you send them something. Be careful what you send because you may never see it again. Sending your rare rookie football card would be an extremely risky move, so please don&#8217;t send your treasured mementos for autographs.</p>
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<p>Make sure your envelope and SASE are stamped and then put it in the mailbox and cross your fingers. Now everything is out of your control and the wait is almost tortuous. Unlike in person collecting, you could wait months to years for a reply from a celebrity. It took me over five years to get a response from Jack Nicholson, but let me tell you it was worth the wait to get my picture back signed. Unfortunately many of the requests you send out will never be seen again.</p>
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<p>When and if you get a response from the celebrity it is time to ask one of the biggest questions&#8230; is the autograph I just received real? This can be really tricky and shows just why communication is so important in by mail collecting. Finding a good autograph community will help in not only sharing addresses but tips on detecting those tricky fakes. You should become very familiar with the terms autopen, preprint, secretarials, forgeries, and stamped autographs.</p>
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<p>So you&#8217;ve done the research and determined that your autograph is legit, now what? You must ensure that your autograph is properly protected and preserved. Whether they are framed or kept in a binder, they should only touch acid-free archival material. <br />Go to this site to learn more:</p>
<p>History in Ink</p>
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<p>In the end the key to collecting autographs by mail is constantly educating yourself, whether it is learning about fakes or keeping up to date on who is signing through the mail. This hobby takes a lot of patience and there aren&#8217;t any guarantees, but when you get that first big success through the mail you&#8217;ll be instantly hooked and will wait patiently for your favorite person to come by everyday&#8230; the mailman.</p>
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<p>Well, that´s it for now, good luck adding to your Collections and if you need any additional help, take a look at my blog/website where I list my personal favorite resources that I use regularly to enhance my own personal Collection<br /> </p>
<p>Steve Hill<br /> </p>
<p><a href="http://meetsteve.net/">http://meetsteve.net</a>  &#8211; <br /> </p>
<p>Recommended Resources for Autographs/Memorabilia/Posters/Comics</p>
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<p>Hi there! My name is Steve, I am English, living on the beach, near Alicante, Spain, with my beautiful wife Maggie. My main hobby, apart from being a sports nutcase, is, over the last 30 years, collecting a wide variety of Autographs, Sports and Celebrity Memorabilia, Posters and Comics. My website offers great information of all the resources I use to develop my own collection</p>
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		<title>Soccer Shirts Are New Collectors Items</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 08:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several years ago folks accustomed to gather stamps, doll cars, signed items and so on. But now soccer kits are becoming a favourite with lots of since keepsake&#8217;s items. Wholesale soccer jerseys are usually one of the most marketed sportswear things in the actual world though the actual expanding option of diverse group as well [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Several years ago folks accustomed to gather stamps, doll cars, signed items and so on. But now soccer kits are becoming a favourite with lots of since keepsake&#8217;s items. Wholesale soccer jerseys are usually one of the most marketed sportswear things in the actual world though the actual expanding option of diverse group as well as nationality t shirts obtainable they are getting something that soccer followers wish to gather and also accumulate.</p>
<p>The actual growth of the internet and shopping online offers opened up an entirely brand new market with regard to wholesale soccer jerseys. Prior to the growth of shopping online many soccer t shirts simply wasn&#8217;t available from anywhere other than the country the particular group had been coming from, while you can now get soccer clothes through any kind of country in the world sent directly to your door with just the mouse click. This offers opened up the particular soccer jersey lovers market with a whole new variety regarding t shirts.</p>
<p>Just what makes supporters acquire wholesale soccer jerseys?</p>
<p>Every soccer lover features a golf club which they support and also adhere to however, many is not going to merely view their very own staff or perhaps golf club yet adhere to soccer worldwide which usually makes soccer t shirts much more collectable. Together with soccer shirt stamping designed for their favored players getting the leading celebrities brands printed on the backs of the particular <a href="http://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/international-soccer-leagues/c2435.html">wholesale soccer jerseys</a> is one more factor regarding wholesale soccer jerseys in which make them appealing as a collectable and yes it opens up one more branch of not just accumulating shirts however gathering players.</p>
<p>Just what makes any distinct soccer jersey collectable?</p>
<p>There are tons of things that make the soccer tank top coca cola from this just like a uncommon staff with a specific player playing for your staff. One of the most typical reason for any tank top getting an accurate keepsake&#8217;s item though will be if your year the actual soccer tank top has been put on would have been a substantial one for that membership or even region. If your group received promotion, the particular category, the particular Champions Category, League Cup, World Cup, European Tournament or Africa Countries Cup as an example then your tank top will be more sought after and also more likely to certainly be a collectore&#8217;s merchandise. For instance the The country Euro 2008 tank top are going to be any collector&#8217;s merchandise because they won the particular tournament as wills the actual Spain&#8217;s capital 08-09 because they won La Liga, the actual Winners Little league and also the league cup once any &#8221; real spanish &#8221; team has been doing this kind of.</p>
<p>One more thing which makes any shirt collectable may be the design. Plenty of clubs possess much the same patterns year after year in case your clubs or even nations choose proceed wild and change their soccer jersey design from your usual after that this may make the actual clothing sought after and also collectable. Apart soccer jerseys have a tendency to change more than the house tshirts with the most strange shades becoming offered at times.</p>
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		<title>Stamps Gold coin Accumulating: Your Beneficial Twin babies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stamps Cash Collecting: The actual Valuable Twin babies Humans are known to interact directly into different types of diversion in order to expand the particular boredom in which life sometimes provides. You will find individuals who utilize coin, stamp, or label accumulating to achieve this while others are usually delighted by additional hobbies such as [...]]]></description>
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<p>Humans are known to interact directly into different types of diversion in order to expand the particular boredom in which life sometimes provides. You will find individuals who utilize coin, stamp, or label accumulating to achieve this while others are usually delighted by additional hobbies such as food preparation, farming, products, and many others. These supply a particular sort of satisfaction they can&#8217;t accomplish inside other items.</p>
<p>A pair of of the very most popular pastimes these days include the stamps and also coin collection. The worth of the a pair of leisure routines can be matchless with other varieties of pastimes.</p>
<p>The reason why?</p>
<p>Simply because gold coin along with stamps accumulating don&#8217;t just incorporate the actual simple work regarding accumulating different varieties of loose change along with imprints and also personify the actual availability of a nation&#8217;s record. The two seal of approval as well as cash amassing spotlight the several images that are employed to creatively file a tremendous function as well as period ever.</p>
<p>The 2 have become indistinguishable so far as worth and also attraction is anxious. For many who wish to gather cash, imprints, or perhaps equally, here are some regarding suggestions you will want to recognize so that you can start off.</p>
<p>One. Do your homework</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not at all enough that you&#8217;re considering stamp along with coin gathering in order to commence the experience, additionally it is important to do your research first so that you can have enough knowledge about this exercise.</p>
<p>A couple of. Be suspicious when buying items</p>
<p>If you fail to receive plastic stamps and coins totally free, along with the only way to start out your own series is to purchase those things, always be quite painstaking regarding it. Are aware of the seller&#8217;s reputation. Investigation his / her history and establish just how long he&#8217;s got been in the business enterprise. The purpose becoming that this more time he has held it&#8217;s place in the organization, the more reliable the standing possibly will be.</p>
<p>3. Understand how to recognize the correct product</p>
<p>Do not just acquire imprints or loose change with no studying how to classify as well as determine these. Regarding money, it&#8217;s advisable that you know how to level these. Regarding stamps, you need to understand how you can recognize any kind of minor disparities inside form of cardstock utilized or other distinguishable functions for example watermarks, colour, or perforations.</p>
<p>These are simply some of the several pointers that many stamp as well as coin collector got to know. With these guidelines, now you can begin your stamps as well as coin collection quite easily sufficient reason for self-confidence.</p>
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		<title>Collecting: Coins or Stamps?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Humans are known to engage into different kinds of diversion to unleash the boredom that life sometimes provides. There are people who use coin, stamp, or sticker collecting to accomplish this while others are satisfied with other hobbies such as cooking, gardening, crafts, etc. All of these provide a certain kind of satisfaction that they can&#8217;t achieve in other activities.</p>
<p>Two of the most popular hobbies in the world today are the stamp and coin collection. The value of these two leisure activities is incomparable to other types of hobbies.</p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>It is because coin and stamp collecting do not just embody the mere act of accumulating different kinds of coins and stamps but also personify the preservation of a nation&#8217;s history. Both stamp and coin collecting highlight the different images that are used to visually record a significant event or era in history.</p>
<p>The two have become indistinguishable as far as value and appeal is concerned. For people who wish to collect coins, stamps, or both, here are some of guidelines that you need to know in order to start.</p>
<p>1. Do some research</p>
<p>It is not enough that you are interested in stamp and coin collecting in order to start the activity, it is also important to do your homework first so that you will have enough knowledge about this activity.</p>
<p>2. Be wary when buying items</p>
<p>If you cannot obtain stamps and coins for free, and the only way to start your collection is to buy the items, be very meticulous about it. Know the seller&#8217;s reputation. Research his history and determine the length of time he has been in the business. The point being that the longer he has been in the business, the more reliable his reputation probably is.</p>
<p>3. Know how to identify the correct item</p>
<p>Do not just buy stamps or coins without learning how to classify and identify them. For coins, it is best that you know how to grade them. For stamps, you should know how to identify any slight disparities in the kind of paper used or other distinguishable features such as watermarks, color, or perforations.</p>
<p>These are just some of the many pointers that every stamp and coin collector must know. With these tips, you can now start your stamp and coin collection without difficulty and with confidence.</p>
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		<title>Stamp Coin Collecting: The Precious Twins</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:22:42 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Humans are known to engage into different kinds of diversion to unleash the boredom that life sometimes provides. There are people who use coin, stamp, or sticker collecting to accomplish this while others are satisfied with other hobbies such as cooking, gardening, crafts, etc. All of these provide a certain kind of satisfaction that they can’t achieve in other activities.</p>
<p>Two of the most popular hobbies in the world today are the stamp and coin collection. The value of these two leisure activities is incomparable to other types of hobbies.</p>
<p>Why?</p>
<p>It is because coin and stamp collecting do not just embody the mere act of accumulating different kinds of coins and stamps but also personify the preservation of a nation’s history. Both stamp and coin collecting highlight the different images that are used to visually record a significant event or era in history.</p>
<p>The two have become indistinguishable as far as value and appeal is concerned. For people who wish to collect coins, stamps, or both, here are some of guidelines that you need to know in order to start.</p>
<p>1. Do some research</p>
<p>It is not enough that you are interested in stamp and coin collecting in order to start the activity, it is also important to do your homework first so that you will have enough knowledge about this activity.</p>
<p>2. Be wary when buying items</p>
<p>If you cannot obtain stamps and coins for free, and the only way to start your collection is to buy the items, be very meticulous about it. Know the seller’s reputation. Research his history and determine the length of time he has been in the business. The point being that the longer he has been in the business, the more reliable his reputation probably is.</p>
<p>3. Know how to identify the correct item</p>
<p>Do not just buy stamps or coins without learning how to classify and identify them. For coins, it is best that you know how to grade them. For stamps, you should know how to identify any slight disparities in the kind of paper used or other distinguishable features such as watermarks, color, or perforations.</p>
<p>These are just some of the many pointers that every stamp and coin collector must know. With these tips, you can now start your stamp and coin collection without difficulty and with confidence.</p>
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<h1>Stamp Coin Collecting: The Precious Twins</h1>
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		<title>How to Stop Debt Collectors From Calling</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For debt settlement to work, you have to stop making payments on your debts. Unfortunately, that also means you&#8217;ll start getting calls and letters from your creditors and debt collectors who want you to pay up. Answering these phone calls isn&#8217;t a good idea because you could crack under pressure and pay the account. Or, you could say something that&#8217;s counterproductive to your settlement process. The law for debt collectors gives you the right to stop contact from them, but you have to follow specific steps.</p>
<p><strong>Sending a Cease and Desist Letter</strong></p>
<p>To stop contact from a debt collector, you have to make your request in writing by sending a cease and desist letter. The letter simply tells the collector that you do not want to be contacted about that debt any more. You can let the collector know you mean business by mentioning the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act in your letter.</p>
<p>Whenever you write to debt collectors and other businesses in the credit industry, it&#8217;s a good idea to send your letters via certified mail with a return receipt request. The certified mailing stamp provides you with a postmark of the mailing. You know the exact date and time the letter was mailed and you get a tracking number you can use to find out when the mail was delivered. The debt collector has to sign for certified mail, so the post office will have a signature on file if you have to question to received the letter.</p>
<p>The person who receives your cease and desist letter also signs the return receipt and mails it back to you. Many post offices now give you the option of delivering your return receipt via email. The return receipt gives you extra assurance that the letter was received and by whom. Once you get the return receipt back in the mail, you&#8217;ll know the collector has received your request not to be contacted any more.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to ask the collector to stop calling you completely. You can also restrict their calls to certain times or ask them not to call your place of employment.</p>
<p><strong>What Happens After You Send the Letter</strong></p>
<p>The law allows the collector to contact you one final time after they receive your cease and desist letter. In this final contact, the collector can only let you know that they&#8217;re planning to take a specific legal action against you. That&#8217;s it. No more calls from that collection agency.</p>
<p>Since collection accounts are sold and reassigned every few months, collection calls may start up again when your debt is sent to a new collection agency. Your cease and desist letter doesn&#8217;t follow the debt, so you&#8217;ll have to send the letter again to the new collection agency. Keep a copy of your letter on your computer so you can easily write in the new collector&#8217;s contact information and resend the letter.</p>
<p>Asking the debt collector not to contact you doesn&#8217;t erase the debt. You still need to include that debt in your debt settlement plan if you want the debt to be completely resolved.</p>
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		<title>Lanier Exotic Wood Pens &#8211; Certified Collector’s Items</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[True and devoted collectors are everywhere in the world. People who love to gather together things of specific types do this oftentimes as a hobby and sometimes, even as a profession. They collect various things &#8211; from everything common to everything rare. Whatever the collection may be, these collectors make sure that the items are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>True and devoted collectors are everywhere in the world. People who love to gather together things of specific types do this oftentimes as a hobby and sometimes, even as a profession. They collect various things &#8211; from everything common to everything rare. Whatever the collection may be, these collectors make sure that the items are meaningful, valuable and could probably make them earn a handsome amount in the very near future. Additionally, every collector wants his treasure trove as something that could please them.</p>
<p>Aside from stamps, postcards and any other valuables that seem to be the common choice as possible collector’s items, pens are also some of the collectors&#8217; favorite items. Handcrafted wood fountain pens, for instance, have earned the interest and satisfaction of the meticulous businessman. Parker style pens, meanwhile, are favorites of yuppies who want to excel in their first job after college.</p>
<p>Rare and exotic pens such as those made by Lanier handcrafted pens will not disappoint the pickiest of a collector. What collectors are looking for are brand, rarity, craftsmanship, and of course, longevity. All of these characteristics can be found in Lanier&#8217;s hand-turned wooden fountain pens. Each pen from Lanier is made by the hands of experienced master craftsmen who work wonders to turn a simple item such as a pen into a work of art.</p>
<p>Nowadays, an ordinary item such as a pen has climbed into the level and category of being a collector&#8217;s item. If you are a collector in the making or a pro at that, then you know that handcrafted wood fountain pens are great additions to your trove. </p>
<p>An excellent brand known by everyone that shares the same interest to a particular item is imperative to be worthy of the tag &#8220;collector’s item&#8221;. The brand &#8220;Lanier,&#8221; for instance, has managed to etch its name in the pen industry. Gold plated Parker style pens are known to almost every hardcore pen collector. They know that they are personally made, handcrafted and checked from tip to tip to ensure the masterpiece. The Parker style pens sold at Lanier can only be defined as near perfection.</p>
<p>Lanier also has exotic gold plated pens whose values are sure to increase as they age. After all, increase in monetary value should be the number one priority of collectors. Any exotic, uniquely made pen with gold plated tips and rims is sure to increase its value as the years roll by.</p>
<p>If you want rarity in a collector pen item, look no further. A hand-turned wooden fountain pens by Lanier is the perfect choice. Lanier&#8217;s handmade wood pen with a German made .7mm Ridium nib can certainly pass the rarity criteria especially if you order them personally made to incorporate your style. </p>
<p>The craftsmanship which was devoted to each and every Lanier pen ensures another score in the collector&#8217;s checklist. Each Lanier pens is handmade close to perfection. The master engravers carefully etch each wish of the collector to personalize his or her collection. If you want your own style or even your own name etched in one of your collections; then Lanier pens will not fail you. For sure, you will get your name on your pen done in a beautiful manner.</p>
<p>Lastly, longevity is an important aspect before an item can be considered a collector’s item. An object is not worth calling a collector&#8217;s item if it will not last long. Lanier pens are made from rare, hardwood treated to last forever. Its metal nibs and tips are made from gold and other precious metals meant to last a lifetime. Lanier&#8217;s handcrafted wood fountain pens are a pleasure to write with because these are made by hi-tech machining and the latest plating techniques with the highest grade highest grade ink available today. Certainly, all characteristics sought by a pen collector. </p>
<p>Given all these, Lanier’s exotic wood pens can truly be considered collector’s items. </p>
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<p>Lanier’s <a href="http://www.lanierpens.com/"> exotic wood pens </a> can truly be considered collector’s items. <a href="http://www.lanierpens.com/"> Parker style pens </a> , meanwhile, are favorites of yuppies who want to excel in their first job after college. </p>
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		<title>Participating In A Stamp Collecting Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:28:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is always an enjoyable and greatly fulfilling experience when we are able to share our interests and passions with like-minded individuals. As one of the most popular hobbies in the world, stamp collecting is one activity you won&#8217;t have to enjoy on your own. With a little patience and a bit of work, joining [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is always an enjoyable and greatly fulfilling experience when we are able to share our interests and passions with like-minded individuals. As one of the most popular hobbies in the world, stamp collecting is one activity you won&#8217;t have to enjoy on your own. With a little patience and a bit of work, joining a stamp collecting club or organizing one on your own, where you can interact with people who have the same passion and interest in stamp collecting as you, will not be a problem at all.</p>
<p>How Do I Find a Stamp Collecting Club Around My Area?</p>
<p>All it takes is a click of the mouse and a little work with the keyboard. By surfing the Internet, more likely than not, you will stumble upon a stamp collecting club located where you live along with instructions and details as to how to participate. You can use a regular internet search engine to do this, but it might save you time if you visit the home pages of stamp organizations and search there instead. Larger, more organized stamp collecting organizations have sections on their web site that provide lists of affiliated stamp collecting clubs, usually arranged by location.  </p>
<p>What if There&#8217;s No Stamp Collecting Club in Existence in my Area?</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t necessarily have to become a member of a stamp collecting club that&#8217;s within your area &#8211; again, with the help of technology, you can participate in a stamp collecting club miles away from where you live. These days stamp collecting clubs have their own sites on the internet, where you can trade information and news about the stamp collecting world.</p>
<p>But if you prefer participating in a club where you actually interact and socialize with fellow collectors, it wouldn&#8217;t be a bad idea to perhaps start your own stamp collecting club within your community. You can research over the internet about the beginnings of already existing stamp collecting clubs and start your club the way you did. Coordinate with your local post office and ask permission to put up posters or signs announcing the formation of your club and inviting interested individuals.</p>
<p>You should also put up a place that your club can call home over the internet. The easiest way to do so is through a web blog, which you can sign up for free of charge. This way, you can make the existence of your newly-formed stamp collecting club known not only in your neighborhood, but also around the world.    </p>
<p>Eventually, if your stamp collecting club turns out to be a success, you might want to consider affiliating with major stamp collecting organizations.</p>
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		<title>Using an Album to Conserve Your Stamps</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 20:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order for the hobbyist to maintain an existing collection, this should be stored in a safe place free from dirt and other problems. Some people encase it in glass while others put it in a shelf. For people who collect stamps, the best place to preserve it is in an album. The first stamp [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In order for the hobbyist to maintain an existing collection, this should be stored in a safe place free from dirt and other problems. Some people encase it in glass while others put it in a shelf. For people who collect stamps, the best place to preserve it is in an album.</p>
<p>The first stamp album was made by Mr. Stanley Gibbons in the 19th century. Though this was primitive back then, this was the best way to take care of it. The problem was removing it since these did not have plastic slips to hold it. After addressing this problem, the modern album evolved. </p>
<p>The album used for stamps is different from those used to hold photographs. Each page has layers of plastic slips on it which can hold a number of stamps per page. </p>
<p>An album can be purchased at the local hobby store or in the bookstore. Since these only have a few pages, it will be a good idea to buy the type that can add more pages later on.</p>
<p>Since the price of albums may be a bit expensive, perhaps ordering it from the internet can save the person some money.</p>
<p>Some albums can only hold a few stamps per page. This is because placing stamps on the opposite side could damage it.  Since this does not maximize the number of pages per album, it will be better to get the kind that has a plastic cover in between the pages.</p>
<p>There are many ways to arrange stamps in the album. Those that belong to a certain year can be placed together. If the person has a lot of certain kind, this can also be placed in the same manner. </p>
<p>Some stamps are also grouped in a certain collection. By finding all of these and putting it the album, other collectors will pay more for it since it takes to complete. </p>
<p>Proper care should be given when transferring the stamps to the album. This will require some special tools such as a pair of tongs and magnifying glass to transport it safely especially when it is from an envelope.</p>
<p>Another way to get stamps will be buying it in rolls then transferring it to the album. Proper care must be given at all times so the collector can sell it at a good price.</p>
<p>The stamps inside the album should not be exposed to direct sunlight for a long time and must be stored in room temperature to prevent it from discoloration. </p>
<p>The best kind of album to preserve stamps is the kind that has hinges or mounts on it. This will make it easier to take out when the collector wants to trade it with a fellow hobbyist. </p>
<p>Some albums come separately with the pages that are used to hold the stamps. By picking the right kind that will suit the needs of the hobbyist, the person will have a good time making the collection get bigger.</p>
<p>The album is something that is easy to carry around. Being lightweight, the person will able to bring it to exhibitions and conventions that are venues to trade stamps. </p>
<p>This is better than holding the stamps in the folder or an envelope that could fall or get damaged when it is carried around. </p>
<p>Stamp collecting is a hobby that takes time to expand. As the collection gets bigger, the person has to buy more albums. By finding a reputable supplier, the hobbyist will be assured that the stamps are in a safe place until such time that it will be sold or traded with other kinds.</p>
<p>There are many companies that produce albums for hobbyists. By doing some research on the quality, the person will find the right one to handle the stamps. </p>
<p>People who decide to pursue something like a hobby should be prepared with the responsibility that goes with it. Since taking care of it will require some money, the person has to think of the bigger picture.</p>
<p>The album can make it all happen. By inserting the stamps properly in between the pages, this will really count when the time comes that the collector decides to trade it with other people or sell it and make a decent profit.</p>
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		<title>When Your Stamp and Coin Collections Become Profitable</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2011 05:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since the world began, humans were born to get busy. This is the main reason why most of the people are engaged into different activities life sports and different hobbies especially if they have nothing to do. One of the greatest and most preferred types of hobby is collecting. It is one form of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever since the world began, humans were born to get busy. This is the main reason why most of the people are engaged into different activities life sports and different hobbies especially if they have nothing to do.</p>
<p>One of the greatest and most preferred types of hobby is collecting. It is one form of hobby that entails the acquisition of certain items, particularly those that have value especially as it gets older.</p>
<p>Take for example stamp and coin collecting. Most of the people who are engaged into this kind of collection sees and knows the value that is entailed within the coins and the stamps. The collectors know that as they collect their stuffs, the value gets higher especially for those rare items.</p>
<p>However, the focus of the collection is not basically centered on the value itself. Most of the stamp and coin collecting activity has its focal point based on the interest of the collector. This goes to show that the vastness of the scope and the gravity of the purpose of stamp and coin collecting may vary from one person to another.</p>
<p>By the time the passion for such collections grows deeper, some stamp and coin collectors were known to have their stuffs enter a trade with the other collectors. That is the time when they see the real value of this kind of hobby.</p>
<p>As soon as they start collecting money, they finally realize the extent of income-generating potential of their collections, and so, they convert their stamp and coin collecting hobby into a more profitable endeavor. Therefore, what was once a mere hobby becomes a business in the end.</p>
<p>However, engaging into such kind of activity can be very risky for any one who is into stamp and coin collecting. With so much fraudulent activities happening in the society these days, getting into a stamp and coin collecting trade can put the collector in a very unsafe situation.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, once they get the hang of it and as soon as they were able to know the important things to consider when opting for a more profitable aspect of stamp and coin collecting, profits will surely start coming in.</p>
<p>In order to ensure safety in every transaction, here is a list of some tips that every stamp and coin collector should know before engaging into a trade:</p>
<p>1. Make sure that the trader is trustworthy</p>
<p>That is the best assurance that you can get. With all those unscrupulous people lurking around, looking for some victims, you just have to learn to find someone who is trustworthy enough for your trade.</p>
<p>The best way to do that is to identify if the stamps or coins presented for trade are authentic. This kind of skill can be very tricky for the beginners, but once you get the hang of it, evaluating and identifying valuable, real coins and stamps would be very easy.</p>
<p>Just keep in mind that it would be safer and definitely better to buy or trade your items from somebody who had been in the business for quite some time now.</p>
<p>2. Verify the state of the coins and the stamps</p>
<p>In trading, it would really do you god if you will be able to identify and confirm the condition of the stamps and the coins that you are about to buy or trade.</p>
<p>Take note of dented coins or the absence perforations. This will definitely degrade the value of the item. Hence, it is definitely a useless trade. But if you still want to have them just because you know that they will still be an added feature in your collection, be sure that you will be getting them for a lower fee.</p>
<p>3. Learn to spot a good item from the bad one</p>
<p>Identifying a stamp or a coin during trade can be very difficult especially if you do not know anything about the proper classification of stamps and coins.</p>
<p>Knowing these kinds of classifications can really affect the market value of the items. Hence, if you are into stamp and coin collecting, and have not been engaged in any kind of trade or has not yet been able to classify your stuffs, try to do it now. There is no better time for learning how to classify stamps and coins than today.</p>
<p>Boiled down, stamp and coin collecting can be a very profitable hobby once you know its Ins and Outs. But until then, get more facts, study more. Once you have the confidence and the knowledge to join such transactions, go ahead and earn yourself some dollars.</p>
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