Beijing Olympic Stamps- August 15, 2008 My parents instilled me a love for the Olympic Games, especially the summer Olympics. With the games in Beijing this year, I find myself staying up late, rooting for Team USA, being in awe of the amazing talents showcased from each nation and keeping track of the medals that were won by all. Simply put, its just plain fun to watch all of the athletes compete in these competitions. That being said, I thought I would showcase some of the wonderful stamps being offered to honor the Beijing Olympic.http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/08/beijing-olympic-stamps.html Barbados Marine Life Stamps (1985)- August 13, 2008 People who love the sea are sure to enjoy stamps from Barbados. These stamps depict glorious sea creatures that represent some of what the waters and coral reefs off of the coast of Barbados has to offer. Some people think that Barbados is located in the Caribbean Sea, but it is actually located just east of it, in the western Atlantic Ocean. Barbados is a tropical island that tourists flock to year round. The constant trade-winds help keep the island a mild temperature that everyone enjoys....http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/08/barbados-marine-life-stamps-1985.html Is Re-gumming A Problem For Me Part II Of II- August 11, 2008 In continuation to the post from last Friday.Some re-gummed stamps have a surface that is glossy. Stamps that have been re-gummed can also have a dull and textured appearance. There can be inconsistencies with the thickness of the gum, especially when it is placed where the light can provide reflection to the stamp. It is wise to compare stamps that you currently have. Re-gummed stamps do look a bit different and can also be spotted by simply comparing stamps with others that you have in...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/08/is-re-gumming-problem-for-me-part-ii-of.html Is Re-gumming A Problem For Me Part I Of II- August 8, 2008 Stamps are one of the most collected items around the world. With so many stamps available to collect these days; it is sometimes hard to tell when stamps have been re-gummed and when they are in their original condition.Stamps that no longer contain all of the gum from when it was originally manufactured can often times be found to be re-gummed. Of course their value would then be less than those that have their original gum on them. Gum is original when it is produced from an official...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/08/is-re-gumming-problem-for-me-part-i-of.html "Kids Need Stamps"- August 6, 2008 Mark Antony Rossi wants to help parents and children form a stronger bond through the adventures of stamp collecting. His new endeavor Kids Need Stamps is a great new resource for kids who are beginning their stamp collection.On his blog site, parents are informed on the basic how tos of stamp collecting. He has put together a free starter kit that will assist parents so that they can help their children become more interested in stamp collecting.Mr. Rossi writes, "The beauty of stamp...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/08/kids-need-stamps.html Stamp Mounting Tips Part II Of II- August 4, 2008 In continuation to the post on Friday.When using your stamp tongs, be sure to use special care. Stamps are delicate and mint stamp can be very valuable. You need to avoid creasing, tearing or doing any other harm to your stamps.When mounting used stamps, most people use stamp hinges. Hinges are small gummed pieces of glassine that are lightly moistened and adhered to both the album page and the back of the stamp. Dont apply to much moisture to the mount as it can become soggy or soiled, which...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/08/stamp-mounting-tips-part-ii-of-ii.html Stamp Mounting Tips Part I Of II- August 1, 2008 Once you have some stamps in your collection, you will want to begin to store them in a stamp album. Some questions you might have are.Should I lick them Do I glue them down and if so, can they be removed at a later date Illustrations on stamps might also be a point of confusion. How do you tell which stamp is which What exactly do I have in my collectionFirst, you want to make sure that you have a good stamp album and stamp mounts or hinges. Click here for stamp album products. Make...http://www.stampcenter.com/blog/2008/08/stamp-mounting-tips-part-i-of-ii.html |