Stamp Collecting Flowchart

Intro & Stamp Part

• Very Brief Overview
• Design
• Perforations
• Color
• Paper / Watermark / Tagging / Gum

Tools 1

• Tongs
• Magnifiers
• Catalogs
• Measuring Devices

Tools 2

• Watermark Detection
• Color Guides
• Reference Collection
• Soaking

What to collect

• by Country
• by Topic
• Postal History
• First Day Covers
• Special Events
• Completeness

Configurations

• by Usage Intention
• Multiples / SS
• Covers (Envelopes)
• Stationary

How to store

• Albums
• Stock Pages
• Glassines

How to obtain

• Stamp Dealers
• Postal Admin
• Incoming Mail
• Swapping
• Auction
• Online (redundant)

Collection Types

• Country
• Topical / Thematic

Getting Information

• Library
• Stamp Dealers
• Online - Philatelic
• Online - General
• Organizations