A Little Stamp Advice

Once you decide to enter the fun world of stamp collecting, it is important that you be careful to not damage your treasured stamps. Here are some simple things to think about when handling your stamps.

First, always make sure that you keep your hands clean and dry before handling any postage stamps. Better yet, don’t use your hands at all. Stamp tongs are a wonderful tool to use instead of your fingers when handling stamps. Using tongs will help keep the natural oil that human skin has off of your stamps altogether. It also helps to keep the dirt off of your stamps.

Collectors should consider purchasing glassine envelopes to store their stamps in. Many people make the mistake of storing their stamps in a shoebox or other type of box. You should be wary of this practice because damage can happen at any time in a box. Stamps can suffer the ill effects of this type of storage by becoming curled or bent. In areas prone to humidity, stamps often stick to each other. Sometimes the dye in the storage boxes will even transfer onto your stamps, leaving them worthless. Taking the time to use these special envelopes will ensure that
your stamps remain safe until you decide to mount them.

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