The Best Online Web Sites for Stamp Collectors

Stamp collecting is easier now that everything you need, from supplies to information, can be found at dozens of online web sites. Whether you need supplies, are looking to buy or trade stamps, or merely want to read more about stamp collecting, there's a website for you.

The American Philatelic Society is a great place for beginners. Located at www.stamps.org the site features a stamp store, listings of stamp dealers, stamp education, along with shows and exhibits. You must pay dues to belong to this society but they offer a great deal for the serious stamp collector.

At www.stamplink.com there are many resources for stamp collectors. Links to places that buy, sell and trade as well as home pages of individuals that collect are some of the features here.

Stamp clubs, stamp dealers, collector news and stamp articles are all found at www.1840on.co.uk If you know a lot about stamps, and are willing to share what you know, the site owner will publish your articles at the site with links to your site.

Need to know more about certain stamps? Want to find out what a particular stamp is worth? Go to www.knowledgehound.com/topics/stampcol.htm

For kids who are interested in stamp collecting you can't beat the website www.bnaps.org/stamps4kids with advice and more from National Young Philatelic's Society.

Kids can learn more about stamps plus get some free stamps at: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/8406

For kids, teachers, and families www.surfnetkids.com/stamps.htm which has a family-oriented attitude.

Another kid site for learning and getting started: www.wsradio.com/majorted/stamp_collecting_for_kids.htm

Nothing but philatelic resources at Joseph Luft's Philatelic Page: http://myexecpc.com/~joeluft/resource.html

At www.philately.com/philately you'll find a complete list of countries that issue stamps, coverage of unique stamps and themes, biographies of people stamps, as well as many articles concerning stamps and collecting. Search the stamp database or visit the stamp exchange section.