Perhaps you have seen one of those TV ads about identity theft protection? I would suggest you pay attention to the next one that comes on TV or Radio; you may soon need their services!

In order for the hobbyist to maintain an existing collection, this should be stored in a safe place free from dirt and other problems.

In essence stamps are nothing more than small pieces of paper. One can not emphasize the fragile nature of stamps enough.

Once people have their basic survival needs met, they often turn take up hobbies and sports activities to fill up their spare time. Many people take up stamp collecting as a hobby. Of course most people collect stamps for the fun of collecting rather than having any financial gain in mind.

Ever wonder how, before stamps and postal services, mail was delivered?

Disposing of a stamp collection isn’t in the nature of most stamp collectors. From an emotional viewpoint stamp collectors do not really trade or sell stamps.

In the old days, you had to go to the post office or pay a service high monthly fees in order to get stamps. The USPS website is helping to make stamps easy!

With a great auction title and a good description you should have gotten some bids on your auction. Once the auction has ended you need to contact the winning bidder and provide them with a complete price including the shipping costs and how to send their payment to you.

Stamp collecting terminology does not end with the basics. As you become more sophisticated in your collecting endeavors, you may be motivated to begin visiting stamp dealers and some stamp shows.