The stamp collectors tools of the trade. Getting Started-

Thank you for the list of tools, I have the tweezers and I have the magnifier but I didn't know about the rest, is there a certain amount of the fluid that I should use, how much is too much?

 

Oh right, fair enough thank you very much for that nugget on information, what is a perforation gauge exactly, what task does it complete.

 

A USB MICROSCOPE! Has to be the best investment I've made in a long time. 35$ on e-bay . Please believe me once you plug that baby in ,you can feel your eye strain go away.

 

I just looked at the link you posted, that is some pretty detailed information, thank you very much for posting that up for me.

 

Nice stamp gadget.

Also welcome to the forum Stampdad. Hope to know more about your stamp collection and preferences around.

 

That sounds like a very interesting piece of tech, I will be looking to see if they have any more on ebay.

 

Wow! I never knew there was so much equipment available especially for stamp collecting. Maybe I will start investing in some of this equipment and start a catalogue. I am interested in buying and selling for profit, I will read some articles about how to do this. Maybe I can buy them wholesale and sell on ebay...any suggestions anyone?

 

I am not a stamp seller but I think buying stamps on bulk could be a good idea especially if you can find a "jewel" on those bulks and sell those per piece.

 

I'm really new to this so I'm pretty ignorant but I'm wondering whether stamps can be stored at room temperature or not. I have a cigar humidor that keeps my cigars fresh when I have them that I could put my stamps in if that works.

 

I am no expert but for me, yes stamps are okay to be stored on room temp, just properly placed on albums or stock books.

 

Crap I don't have these many tools. Just a few albums, the rest is done by hand

 

The only thing I have right now is a magnifier as far as tools.

 

I wouldn't have though you would need any tools to collect stamps. I would have thought a stamp holding book catalogue or whatever it's called would be enough. I guess I can see the importance of tweezers so you keep it clean and in good condition.

 

Well now I have a tweezers and a magnifier now .

 

Wow, I never knew there was so much to stamp collecting. Now I'm really starting to feel like a novice here. In fact, lower than that. I feel like... a three year old trying to fly a plane...

 

Has anyone mentioned: Showgard Desert Magic II Stamp Drying Book
These books are amazing for used stamp collectors.

 

Well, I've never used any other "gear" than my bare hands. I love how this site always teaches me new information. Thank you!

 

This is such a nice list. I have a great interest in stamps and have a small collection, but I can definitely tell that I'm a novice. I don't have even close to all of the things on this list!!