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Collectables Skool

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Reviving Stamp Collecting for the Next Generation
I see great potential in introducing stamp collecting to the younger generation, but to succeed, we need to understand how they think and present the hobby in a way that connects with them. If we focus only on buying and selling stamps, the hobby risks fading over time, and valuable stamps may be lost or mishandled by collectors who lack proper training. By combining education, creativity, and engagement, we can inspire new collectors while preserving the value and beauty of our stamp collections for the future. Let’s make sure the next generation sees stamps not just as items to trade, but as treasures to appreciate.
0 likes • Feb 17
Tell me what you think about it and what contribution you think we can on this matter. Appreciate your any input.
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@Archer Vallesfin welcome to our community. Please introduce yourself, and tell us what you collect and where you sell
2 likes • Feb 15
Hi Dave, I’m based in New Zealand and mainly collect New Zealand pre-decimal stamps, as well as United States issues, particularly from 1847 through the 1930s. I also collect other countries’ early issues, focusing on their first to tenth stamps released. From time to time, I sell stamps reputable auction groups on social media. I usually offer them at bargain prices, and I also donate stamps to our local club to encourage juniors and beginners. Additionally, I support an overseas club by sending free stamps to help keep the hobby alive and thriving rather than fading away. In my observation this hobby is fading from traditional way as some countries and post offices are starting to change direction of mail and stamps, it’s leaving us collectors / traders now to do something to keep this hobby strive, i believe that helping clubs to rebuild the interest and involving juniors and introduced the important of stamp collection may be a driver of change. That’s a little about me :)
2 likes • Feb 15
@Dave Sheridan if you don’t mind i just created a group (no members yet) but this one is not about buying and selling but more on education, ideas, techniques about stamp collection. Please join me as i know this is also a detrimental knowledge to any beginners in this hubby. My group invite is https://www.skool.com/world-stamp-club-6384/about
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Archer Vallesfin
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@archer-vallesfin-9326
I’m an avid stamp collectors since i was teenager. I love contributing to the philatelic community to pass this awesome hobbies to our new generation.

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