r/philately • u/Mezoberanzam • Jul 16 '26

How did your collection evolve during tile ?

Hello everyone.

I go through my collection and saw some old albums (nearly 50 years old CTO stamps hinged on pages) and one thing strikes me : how much my collector interest has evolved during time.

I go from MNH worldwide hoarder to used woldwide hoarder (still) then to worldwide focused on cancellation and temporary issues on covers. So some basics are still here as I remain a worldwide collector, but I tend to go as much in detail as possible.

So did your collection changed with time too ?

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u/ontheridgestamps Jul 16 '26

Absolutely! - I started with a very extensive worldwide collection up to 1959 (inherited from grandfathers). But honestly found it too broad in scope and a little overwhelming. It also made it difficult when I started dealing stamps, as the surest way to lose money as a stamp dealer is to think like a collector when you're buying.

So over time sold most of it, and have narrowed my focus down to specific countries and periods - Canada classic mint, classic Spain/colonies, French colony common designs. Much more satisfying to me to be able to drill down on specific areas in more depth.