Collecting postage stamps of the world and postal history (stamps on their original envelopes) is a very rewarding hobby in and of itself. There are dozens of approaches that will inspire you and give you the thrill of the hunt. Building a level of knowledge in a specific collecting area can give you the advantage of knowing what is rare but underpriced, and will give you a further sense of satisfaction. However, it is folly to buy stamps solely for the purpose of investment. On the other hand, if you like collecting stamps, postal history, or want to collect from a country you love, you might as well build a collection that has value. Then when the time comes to sell, you can at least get your money back.

What you should know if you are going to spend serious money as a Stamp or Postal History Collector.

• What to Collect? — American Philatelic Society
• Linn's Stamp News — Keeping a Stamp Collection

• Stamp Auctions — All You Wanted to Know — Gilbert Roderick of Downeast Stamps wrote this article, published in the first Guide. It relates good information to the beginning auction buyer.
• On the Floor of the Auction — Scott Trepel, President of Siegel Auction Galleries in New York, shares the insight and experience he has gained as a true veteran of the industry.
• Steps to Buying Stamps at Auction — Lowell S. Newman's compilation of several columns written for the American Stamp Dealer's Association.
• The Sandford Fleming 3 Pence Essay — Charles G. Firby's research on Canada's first postage stamp.
• What is an Auction Agent — Jeff Purser of Purser Associates on the benefits of using an auction agent, raising difficult questions every buyer should consider.

• Investing in Collectible Coins — Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
• StampAuctionNetwork's Market Guidelines for Investing in Rare Stamps — Tom Droege
• The Stamp Investor — Richard Lehmann, Forbes
• Are there alternatives for investing my money? Stamps, Gold and Cars to Bitcoin and Timber — KnowYourMoney.co.uk
• Wealthy Still Investing In Stamps Amid Overall Slide in Value — Carrie Miller, February 2019
• How and Whether to Invest in Rare Stamps and Coins — Deborah Nason, CNBC
• Buying Postage Stamps at Auction — Richard Lehmann, Forbes
• How to Collect U.S. Stamps for an Investment — PocketSense
• How to Invest in Stamps and Make Good Money — Marc Crosby, MoneyMagpie
• The Selection of Investment-Grade Stamps — Gary Watson, April 2008
• The Top 10 Most Valuable US Stamps
• 5 Stamps You Should Invest in Today — Catawiki
• Philatelic Investment — Wikipedia
• Investing in Stamps — Motivations for Collecting and Investing

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