I buy mine from different local websites, and from post offices. There was also a stamp shop in my area, but they closed it (which is awful, because they got quality stamps there). Could you recommend me some sites? I want to search for some certain stamps which I can't find in my area.
I get most of my stamps at shows these days. I have a number of shows that I attend each year and usually get a reminder postcard from the promoters. Getting new issues directly from the post office is a good way to get them, cutting out any middle man. Here's a link to Linn's Stamp News "zillions of stamps" link that is a virtual marketplace where lot's of dealers participate. It is found on Linn's under the "marketplace" tab hitting the buy/sell tab. http://www.linns.com/ http://www.zillionsofstamps.com/
I am very new to stamp collecting, but the stamps that I have looked into are mainly on Ebay.com and through the post office. I have heard of zillionsofstamps and have considered looking through there.
Depends. Stamp shows for country collections; dealers breaking up albums by country; those and hi-value/expensive US. USPS for min, both locally and thru the Philatelic fulfillment center in Kansas City. www.stamps2go.com for specific stamps by catalog #
Well, seems like zillionofstamps is an useful site. I wonder if there's any country they haven't got any stamps from. Thanks for the useful links!
I have not tried buying online since i have doubts that I would not receive it just like my other missing mails. I usually buy stamps on bookstores and collector's shops.
Well, I've had issues like this before. But then I started shopping online even more and learned to spot the differences between a trusted site and an unsafe one. Now I buy almost all my things from the internet.
It is not just about the sites. I do not know the real reason why some mails are not reaching me. It could be the mail service where it came from or the mail service here.
I have I have used the zillionofstamps site a couple of times and had good experiences. Most of the dealers on the site are regular advertisers in the Linns Stamp News weekly and can ill afford a "bad rap" when it comes to sales. I know some of the postal services around the globe are not as reliable as the USPS so I get Zararina's point.
Well, or the site may be unsafe. I suggest you to be more careful with the sites you buy stuff from. I've had bad experiences in the past, and I hope you won't experience them as well.
Ebay/delcampe/ebid, Royal mail, French post office, WOPA, Falkland Islands post office. A lot will of course depend were you live and what you collect
About 75% of my purchases are made online. The rest come from stamp shows and stamp club sales circuits. Don
I see. Well, it's easier to find what you're looking for online. Unfortunately, you can never be 100% sure of its quality.
That is always the chance you do take with buying on line. WOPA is a good one if you are looking for new Issues (And in some cases old) at face value as you have a number of Issuing authorities selling direct through this site. Here is a link have a peek http://www.wopa-stamps.com/
Nice, very nice. Well, as long as it's a "trusted" site, it's good. I see they have many interesting stamps, and I'm considering buying some. Thanks!
