Hobbies And Interests
Instructions
Understand What Stamp Clubs Offer
Meet like-minded people in a stamp collecting club. If you are a stamp collector, you will most likely enjoy getting to know and developing friendships with other stamp collectors who share your interests.
Benefit from the experience and knowledge of other stamp collectors at a stamp club meeting. Get advice on a wide-range of topics, like stamp identification, stamp albums, mounting and storage. Members can tell you where to buy, sell and trade stamps, and share insight into how to build your stamp collection or new areas of interest with which you may be unfamiliar.
Trade stamps with other stamp club members and enjoy building your collection and interacting with collectors in a time-honored pastime.
Experience interesting stamp displays and exhibits, presented by speakers from your own club or outside clubs as well. Displays can have a few or many items and cover a wide range of topics.
Get access to stamp catalogs through membership to a stamp club. Stamp catalogs are often expensive to purchase and many stamp clubs have full sets which they provide for members' use.
Receive a newsletter or magazine from your stamp club that will help you keep apprised of stamp happenings in your area. Many of these publications have very high quality articles, written by renowned philatelists and well-regarded stamp experts.
Participate in special sales, sales circuits and auctions that are held by many stamp clubs. Generally, only members have access to these events.
Locate and Join a Stamp Club
Search for stamp clubs in your area. Often, clubs themselves maintain their own websites, which provide useful information for persons looking to join. The American Philatelic Society Web site maintains a comprehensive listing.
Visit a stamp store and ask about stamp clubs in the area. Many stores have bulletin boards with postings about stamp club meetings and events.
Contact your local stamp club and inquire about the process for joining. Be sure to ask about meeting days and times, dues and benefits that the club offers.