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How to Hinge a Stamp

The experts at Mystic have put together a short video showing how easy it is to hinge your stamps. Just follow these tips and you’ll have your stamps organized in a jiffy!

How to Measure Stamps for Mounts

Getting the right sized mount for your stamps is easy with the guides shown below.

12 Best Reasons to Collect Stamps

You know stamp collecting is fun, but did you also know it’s good for your health? Learn how, plus more of the great benefits of being a stamp collector!

It’s Your Collection – Organize it Your Way!

An important and fun challenge for every stamp collector is the protection and display of your collection. You can organize your stamps any way you want.

How to Identify Your Stamps

The biggest reward from collecting stamps is your enjoyment! However, at some point you may want to learn the basics of identification and condition of your stamps.

Basic Stamp Terms for Beginners

Knowing the meaning of a few stamp collecting terms makes it more fun to collect – and easier to talk to other collectors about the hobby. Here’s a few basic terms to get you started!

Foreign Pronunciation and Geographic Location Guide

Now you can enjoy your worldwide stamp collection even more by learning how to pronounce the name of almost any foreign country.

What are Scott Numbers?

One of the first things new collectors discover is Scott numbers – the most universally accepted way to describe and identify stamps from around the world. But what exactly are they? Let’s find out…