How to Collect German Stamps

Collecting stamps from different countries is fun.

Stamp collecting has always been a favorite hobby for youngsters and adults alike. The thrill of accidentally finding a stamp you don't have in your album is exhilarating. Finding a treasure stuck in the drawer of an old chest of drawers or running across one at a flea market causes the same kind of excitement. You just can't wait to get home and place it in your collection. There are many different varieties of stamps and a big number of countries, including Germany, that publish postage stamps.

Things You'll Need

• Stamp Album
• Tongs or tweezers
• International stamp identification and value guide

Instructions

1. 

   Make sure you remember a meeting time and day.

   Join stamp clubs and groups online and in your local community, and let people know about your interest in German postage. The yellow pages of your phone book may list some groups. Check with your local public library for events and meetings pertaining to stamps.

2. 

   Send a letter to your pen pals.

   Place free ads online to find pen pals from Germany. Type in pen pals in your search bar and there should be some from Germany.

3. 

   Create a blog on collecting stamps.

   Create a blog concerning stamp collecting. Ask for a pen pal from Germany to exchange letters and stamps with in a blog post.

4. 

   Place an ad in the newspaper classifieds section.

   Place simple ads in local community newspapers to get inquiries from other collectors. If you can't find a club, you can certainly start one.

5. 

   Place your notice on a public bulletin board.

   Create a flyer or promotional card to display on public bulletin boards in post offices and libraries. Provide contact information so they can contact you.

6. 

   You can use a photo album to hold your stamps.

   Pick up and move stamps using either tweezers or small tongs that are specifically made for stamp use. Oils in your skin can damage the stamps.
   Use the international stamp identification book to identify your stamps and know their value when you place them in your album. Most books have a space that you can mark in the description of the stamp so you have a record of the stamps in your collection.

Resources

• Information on collecting world stamps.