Personally, It makes me sad a bit. It's not just about stamp collecting but in general: we are living in best of possible times when it comes to satisfy the thirst for knowledge. In our circle, practically everyone is able to get some device for connecting to the Internet, find free Internet somewhere, even for a moment, and gain access to almost the entire cultural and scientific heritage. You can get an education this way if you are stubborn enough. And yet so few people take advantage of it. Anyway: since stamps have practically disappeared from everyday life, social media is probably the only way for younger generations to even learn about the existence of stamps. To become interested in something, they must first be aware of its existence. I work with children and the youngest ones really don't know what stamps are anymore.
Yes, internet is the ‘saviour’ to the hobby which is almost dying by the turn of the new century! I almost gives up when social media transformed the hobby . I am looking forward to be around when the postage stamp celebrate its 200 years of existence in 2040😅😅
Great video Rob! I think social media gives a chance to share and encourage the next generation of folks to stamp collecting. I was so happy to see channels such as yours (and many others as well) connecting with a growing audience. Let's keep it going:)
You are right Rob. Internet and the social media should have a hugely positive effect on stamp collecting, despite the present age demographic. I think it will filter through. I don't really understand virtual or digital stamp collections, though. Apart from crypto stamps and NFT stamps, how can you collect stamps digitally. Can one just scan or copy a stamp, add it to a collection, and accumulate stamps this way and then call it a digital or virtual collection? Doesn't sound right to me. What about copyright etc.? Thanks for your very interesting thought provoking video. 🙂
A nice video, Rob. I agree that social media is at least making more and more people aware of the hobby and I think there are quite a few people who get into it in this way. I think the same applies to Postcrossing and postcards.
As a possible way to trade, check out the "50-stamp" club.... Good post Dad Guy ! I believe you're right about the internet helping expand our hobby..... some people don't like change..... but the stamp shows with us "older, mostly white" people probably won't be around in 20 years.... btw, something I've heard about - some "younger" people are creating "virtual" stamp collections. I haven't explored that much, as I still like to hold tongs with a stamp and have real stamps in my collection.... and, knowing yer Canadian, I get a kick out of hearing you say "abooouT".... ;-) Thanks for another good video !
@@Robertbrown08049hey Robert just a quick answer to your question. A lot of people use the Scott catalogue as it is easier to find and the listings are contained in a few pages. The Canada Unitrade catalogue is far superior as it is more specialized and lists far more information. (My 2022 copy is over 700 pages). Revenue stamps are not listed in the Unitrade catalogue, you will need the Canadian Revenue Stamps Catalogue by E.S.J. van Dam. Some postal stationery is listed in the Unitrade catalogue but there is a catalogue called Webb's Postal Stationery Catalogue by William Walton and Earl Convert which might be more helpful depending what you are trying to research. Hope this was helpful
Hi Idamarie. I think you probably think that because you haven't seen my 'stamp room'. Yes, I do use stamps for mail art and many of the videos out there are about stamp art, but there are still a few of us old fogeys around who are never happier than when they are pouring over their albums, stamp tongs and magnifying glass in hand. So yes, I agree that stamps ARE used for mail art, but I'm not sure I agree that they are MOSTLY used for mail art. (We can agree to disagree if you like. Especially since I'm not necessarily in tune with the thinking of younger people and I may just be projecting because of MY experience. Regardless, as long as people enjoy stamps in whatever way they do, it's all good.) Have a wonderful weekend and maybe you can tell me how wrong I am in the live chat on Saturday - assuming it happens. 😁
I used to be a stamp collector, but not anymore. Now, I'm a Specialist that focus on specific nation. People gave me stamps, but I throw them in trash can.
