How to Collect Vintage Post Cards
Collecting vintage postcards can be an exciting and relatively inexpensive hobby. There are many different vintage postcards to collect, with some being worth a lot of money. Vintage postcards from the 1900s to the 1920s come in the form of ephemera, or paper collectible. Other vintage postcards from the 1940s to 1950s are photo view postcards, creating a different look. When collecting vintage postcards there are some items to keep in mind.
Instructions
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Building Your Collection
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Determine what kinds of vintage postcards you want to collect. There are many different vintage postcards to select from when starting a collection. Different eras are available for the collection of vintage postcards. Examples include the 1900 to 1920 era, and the 1940 to 1950 era. Keep in mind that vintage transportation cards are one of the highly sort after collections within this hobby.
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Search for vintage postcards. Visit different antique stores, attend different auctions, or perhaps put an advertisement in your local paper. Other fun ways of searching for vintage postcards include joining a vintage postcard club or attending a postcard convention. This way you will be able to network with other enthusiasts and can find the type of vintage card you want for your collection.
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Determine the quality of the vintage postcards. When collecting vintage postcards, it is important to make sure the card you are buying is of good quality. There are different levels of quality within vintage postcards, ranging from mint to excellent, down to very poor quality. Selecting postcards that are higher in quality will not only allow your collection to be more impressive, it will allow your postcards to be worth more money.
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Store the postcards. Store the postcards in an album, display box or postcard frame. This allows your cards to remain in the condition that you bought it in. There are many different types of affordable albums you can buy, such as leather or vinyl. An album allows you to present your collection to friends and family without fear of damaging the cards.
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Tips & Warnings
Joining a vintage postcard club in your area is a great way to stay in contact with other people that have similar postcard interests to you. Also, check local newspapers or bulletin boards to see if there is a postcard convention in your area.
