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Are stamps worth collecting?
It depends on how you define 'worth.' If you mean to make money, probably not, most collectors don't recoup the value that they put into the collection, at least in terms of money. The value in terms...
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What is a watermark in stamp collecting?
When paper is made the manufacturer uses a large screen to smooth out the paper pulp. They often put their logo on the screen. This creates a slightly thinner layer of pulp in that area. The logo can...
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What makes stamp-collecting fascinating?
It means different things for different people. Some like the pictures of far away places. Others appreciate the art work depicted on a stamp. Still others enjoy the challenge of collecting complete...
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Is stamp collecting boring?
Certainly Not! It is fun because it is a portal to the vast cultures and history of civilization.
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What does imperf mean in stamp collecting?
Imperf is the abbreviations for Imperforate. Perforations are the holes or cuts made to allow you to separate stamps in a sheet or roll. Imperforate means that the stamp is either intentionally made...