Where to Get Stamps?
As a beginning stamp collector, the first thing you must do is gather some STAMPS! There are lots of places where you can get stamps.
Here are some good sources:
Your Mailbox
Save stamps from envelopes, packages, and postcards that come to your house.
Local Post Office
You can purchase new (mint) stamps from your local post office.
Friends, Relatives and Local Businesses
Ask friends, relatives, and local businesses to save their stamps for you.
Pen Pals
Find a pen pal, perhaps a friend or relative, so you can send each other letters with cool stamps.
Stamp Dealers
Stamp dealers are a great source of older stamps and often offer inexpensive packages containing many different stamps from all over the world. To find a stamp dealer in your area visit the online APS Dealer Directory.
Local Stamp Clubs
Join a local stamp club where you can trade with members or ask for help getting started. To find a club in your area visit the online APS Stamp Club Directory.
Stamp Shows
Find stamps and meet other collectors at stamp shows. To find a show near you visit the online APS Show Calendar.
The APS
The APS Online StampStore and APS Sales by Mail are excellent sources for APS members to buy stamps. Both markets facilitate member to member sales.