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Loved the video and your commentary.

Hi Kyle! I appreciate the time you contribute to making a TH-cam video. It is nice to spend some time with you and looking at stamps. The ultimate important aspects of living can be difficult to pinpoint, but certainly all there probably is, is how one experience life right now in this minute, and happiness is certainly one of the important states of being. So I would not call myself lazy if I were you! You have essentially one day to be "lazy" and "be". That is not much time in your life. Therefore it would be a waste of time if you are not "lazy" and be happy when you can. ... OK, I don't know why I went a bit philosophical there. Probably because I thought you should not call yourself "lazy", that could be negative. Anyway, I loved to see the stamps. The Ryukyus stamps are pretty nice, but I really like most of the Ethiopian stamps. They have beautiful detail, and beautiful colours as you said. Really nice to have 1, 2 and 3 of Vatican City, I think - the no 1 stamp of a country always seems so special. I always think the Vatican City stamps are of such high quality in design and printing. I am not really a fan of religious themes either, though. Amazing fact about the long tongue of the woodpecker preventing damage to its brain! Nature is amazing! Thanks again for the video! HAPPY New Year!!!!

Bourbon and stamping, that’s a good night for me too…cheers brother 🥃

To me mint means that the stamp does not have a cancellation,. Therefore there are two catagories of mint,. Mint hinged and Mint never hinged. But then I am old school. You have to remember that in the past the average collector was not as concerned about condition as they are today. So not that he was lazy or lax , it was just not that important . When I started collecting Scott did not even make a distinclnction between MNH and MH. All listing were just mint or used. Times were different back then . Just an FYI Lire has 2 syllables. Similar to "Leer-a". Did you notice the overprint on Fiume J16 is half right and half left instead of centered. Obviously a miscentered overprint but I like it. Everyone needs more "me" time and that is not selfish. I am in New Jersey and I do not see storks flying by but I do see flocks of geese. Croix Rouge means Red Cross in French. French was once the lingua franca of the world. The guy in the corner of the Ethiopian stamp is Haile Selassie who is held in reverence by the Rastafarian community. Yes Italian Occupation of Ethiopia. Did you notice the overprint in Vatican City at 1:11:29,1:17:11 and 1:19:55- Sede Vacante? It means vacant chair. It is used for the period after a Pope dies and before a new one is chosen. In days before postage stamps the recipient paid the postage so the number written on the front of the envelope was the amount that the delivery man was supposed to collect from the receiver of the mail. The two keys is the symbol of Vatican City The stamp at 1:18:34 is one of our Our Lady all emaculetly dressed with baby Jesus. The overprint Segnatasse identifies them as Postage due stamps.

You mentioned amazement at having covers that are hundreds of years old. I sell stamps on eBay and it always amazes me to find that a stamp has arrived in New Zealand or India or some other far away place. To realize that a stamp that was in my hands is now 9000 miles away! Whew! At the same time I feel a little sad that it's gone like turning out a beloved dog.

I'm with you about religion. In fact it can be harmful. It is the underlying factor of all the Middle East turmoil.

Great show. Ryukyus were "hot stuff" especially in the 1960s/70s when the prices went up. They stopped issuing stamps in 1972 after Okinawa was given back to Japan. Nowadays, especially the issues from the 1960s are quite cheap, so it´s easy to get a more or less complete collection. Ryukyus postal history is more interesting, so if you are able to purchase a bunch of postcards, covers and used stationery (no FDC), just go ahead. Greets from GER, U.

Good evening. great video

I can relate to your views on "being happy". I realized that is the main goal for my collecting also. If stamps bring happiness, that is a nice reason to engage in this hobby.

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Stamps from Sark are considered British Locals and you will not find them in Scott. They will pay the way from Sark to either Guernsey or the mainland but letters need either Guernsey or Briitish stamps to travel further. I collect British Locals but this one is too new for me. The most well known British Locals are from Lundy Island. Just an FYI- Both Guernsey and Jersey were captured by the Germans in WW 2 and the Germans issued stamps for each island which you will find in Scott. Crete is part of Greece now but was not when the stamp was issued so it is listed under Crete in Scott. The stamp at 45:30 is a Greek Queen but I do not recall her name off hand. The next stamp over is a prior Greek queen. Postage Due and Postal Tax are different stamps. Postage Due are "J" numbers and Postal Tax are "RA" numbers. Having said that there are some countries (mostly Portugal and Portuguese colonies) that have Postal Tax Due stamps "RAJ" numbers.

I know how you feel - the older ones being very fragile compared to the modern ones. But I store my more modern mint sheet in Vario stocksheets. I find I have to wear gloves to slide out and tongs all very slowly. I will use a bare hand to secure it but lightly touching it. The self-adhesive mint sheets are easier to handle and the ones that you can sell at face or a small premium are Forever stamps and even those from a few years before the advent of Forever stamps. I think the old 3 - 5 cent Mint sheet will gain a premium due to their present dislike of them and how many of them are being broken up. But it will be awhile! Likely in two generations.

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Hey Love your videos.I was wondering is you sale lots of 100 or more stamps

I should have watched more of your video before saying something, I see you figured it out.

You have 2149 and 2150 bass ackwards. Look at the bottom of the stamps, left side, you see 4-1 and on the other stamp 4-2. That tells you the first then second stamp in that series. There are 4 stamps in that series, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3 and 4-4. You also read the description wrong. 2149 is hunting and 2150 is fishing. Watch for that 4-1 bottom left it tells what stamp in a series it is.

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Hi Kyle. Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas to you and yours! Take care!!

How did you attach the flip up covers.?

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Hi Kyle! Thank you for another enjoyable video!! I didn't know, but because I also wondered I searched Google, and from Stampworld I could gather that the stamps at 47:14 all are Greek kings and queens, issued in 1956. I liked the Greek stamps in general. Wow, almost the end of the year. If I heard correctly you said you finished cabinet one - well timed. I wish you and your loved ones a happy and wonderful holiday time, and may 2025 be a prosperous and good one for you, with some interesting stamps to enjoy!

Love the “Kyle’s Cabinets” episodes. I always learn something and get inspiration. Great hobby!

that SS from 1978 is the 1st SS of GREECE. The OVP in red is on the 50λ and depicts a ship going through the Corinth canal. I could explain every stamp too. Merry Christmas and a glorious stamp collect in 2025. Hope you carry on Greece in epis 33.Mostly common stuff and used. Greece has a wealth of stamps and some nice ones too. Greece had it's first stamp set of 7 HERMES HEADS in 1st October 1861[they were printed in Paris]. And cat val of 3000 euros.I'm in the process of compiling an Album Easy pages..i'm up to 1989.

there are 2 sets issued for the Greek Royalty in 19566 and 1957 with different colours. They depict Greek Royalty.

Since i collect GREECE it has 6000 islands

Kyle. Adding on to my previous comment. The ebay listings you showed had asking prices. We don't know if they actually sold at that level. You were wondering what to do with these sheets. In bulk, they are fairly worthless. As I mentioned earler, selling them will get you maybe 50 - 60 % of face value. May I suggest you donalte them to someone? The Spellman Museum accepts donations. Also the Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library take donations. They would be most appreciative. I have donated thousands of stamps to Boys Town and Stamps for the Wounded. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Hello Kyle I hope you still enjoy the hobby ( hobby not investment ) lol I enjoy your joy for the hunt . most long time collectors have the same story’s ( I have some sheets I’d sell you ) get off auto pay and start using your extra stamps not just the three cent to pay your bills it costs 73 cents now I’ve Ben using hinged mint for years. Join a stamp club you will probably be the youngest member. I was ( now I’m 60 four younger members now ) you might get postage .30 cents to the 1.00 Don’t give up on our hobby it’s not dead yet the stamp stores are mostly on line now Your truly Lance. ( slave to the album )

'No wall outlet charger'. As long they clearly mention that up front it is a *good* thing. As you mention, people have drawers full of chargers nowadays, and then there is the issue of different main plugs worldwide...

hey, thanks for this video.

L=laid paper? Or litho vs engraved? Don't know if these issues have paper or printing method varieties.

Most of therse were issued by governments to generate revenue and there was no postal need for them. As such they are worth face value at most, that assumes they can still be used for postal purposes. Otherwise they are virtually worthless.

Hi Kyle, great video! You are very open and honest about your philatelic journey experience, especially buying stamps. It is an exceptionally useful video for a beginner stamp collector. I am sure every stamp collector has some regrets or would have done some things differently, looking back at their procuring stamps and other philatelic items. In the beginning one just don't have the knowledge and experience that comes with time, and throw in the excitement and passion, and one has to be on slippery ground. As you said: hindsight is 20/20, and at the time you did what brought joy and which was your best decision at the time. I myself bought a relatively large number of collections in old albums. Although I tried to make "good buys", looking through the albums now, I for the first time notice how severely most of them, for example, have been cherry picked, really probably diminishing their worth significantly. But I was just so eager to get many and a variety of stamps in the beginning, and trying to win auctions at a "bargain" price. Those mint sheets (panes?) are beautiful, and you still like them. They still bring you joy. Maybe you paid too much for what they were really worth, or bought too many, but that is now done. I am sure if you really wanted to sell them off again, you will get more for some sheets than you think beforehand, due to rarity etc. I think you must not have so much regret. Your financial situation will improve again with time, and then it doesn't matter any more what money has been spent along the line. But with hindsight you really give a new collector excellent advice and perspective. That is like gold. As usual I wrote a lot, but said little!!!!! All in all - you are a great stamp collector and a great person, and you grew!

Not to fret. I've made purchasing mistakes also. I imagine we all have. But when it comes time to sell those 3 cent sheets, don't expect to get more than 50 to 60 % of face value. forget scott cat value. its way off. A sheet of 50 3 centers = face val of $1.50. Hopefully you can get a buck for it.

Nice card to your grandmother. Nice block of 4 # 893 catalogs around $44.00 as shown on eBay. She’ll love it.

Good video Kyle. I bought a few of those bags when I started. I am not an expert now at all but I cannot handle these bags anymore. Too many bad stamps in there. I prefer to buy more specific now and then spent time looking up what they're about inatead. Less is more in my case. Alao I am not buying stock books anymore. They are often better than these bags but still are too dubious as in quality for me. Thanks for the video.

The USPS totally sucks. It’s totally anti-postal patron. They have ridiculous nonsensical policies. Are they in the pissoff customers business or postal service? The rest of the world makes the USPS look juvenile.

WoW!!! Kyle your humble spirit is awesome. You also know that all of us stampers have done something that we're not happy with either weeks months or even yrs after the fact, but you have to also remember that when we were doing it we were happy and that my friend is where I stand with the things I may have done wrong during my collecting experiences. You're a very good person Kyle and thank you for sharing your things with all of us, Kudos my friend. We all live and learn pal, LOL!!! Keep stamping bro.

Hey Kyle / I know you say you have some regrets with those mint sheets of stamps - but as you have pointed out before - stamp collecting is not really about the value - it is about the pleasure of collecting stamps - appreciating the designs and colours of the stamps, the history and also the stories that even recent stamps have! Yes there is some value in stamps but that is way down the list compared to collecting for the joy of it / don’t feel bad at all / I loved looking at these sheets !!!

Hey Kyle. Interesting video. And yes...often I watch and listen to your videos while spending time with my own collection. I can partly relate to your story. I have not blown a lot of money but stupid mistakes....yep, done them. But I think it was needed to go where I wanted to go. Learn from your mistakes is a valuable thing. I made big changes the last couple of months. Sold pretty much all my stamps then about 5 months later decided to get back into the hobby. And it feels refreshing. Starting new but with gained knowledge. Everybody has their own path and story. For some it works to be a world wide collector, some need more of a focus. Some can handle having tons of stamps waiting to be organised luying around, some can't. These were valuable lessons to me and I think not a lot of people could help me with refining my taste and preferences. Thanks for the video Kyle. I am curious where you take your stamp collecting journey. Thanka for your honesty!

I have to admit that mint sheets look beautiful. Unfortunately they are not worth much. In the late 70's I was buying new mint sheets but fortunately I bought them from the post office so I only paid face value. Like a lot of people I thought that they would increase in value but they did not. Your collection is impressive though. I always watch your videos in the evening so I am enjoying a glass of wine. I always like watching what other people are collecting. My problem is that my collection keeps expanding because I cannot turn down a bargain even if it is something that I do not collect. Two months ago at my local stamp club one of the members was selling off some of his collection. One lot was a bunch of New Jersey precancels. I have never collected precancels except those listed in Scott so it peaked my interest and I won the lot. Turns out it contains about 10% of the New Jersey precancels so I have a lot to add to it and it is now my new fun collection since most precancels arre inexpensive.

I think that all of us have had some regret on some past purchases, but if you enjoy philately in all aspects as long as you can afford them. Of course, there are investment opportunities in don't look at it in that way. My grandmother gave me some Danish stamps and off to the races been collecting for a long time made some mistakes along the way, learning experience would help as a new collector from a long time collector or stamp club.

I've never understood buying blocks, sheets. 4 or 50 of every stamp instead of just one.

By the way, I think it will be helpful and great if you could review even more of these microscopes, if they were available on the market. 🙂

EXCELLENT review, Kyle! I found it super helpful that you compared the two microscopes. Thanks!

These sheets are beautiful! I would keep, however collect what gives you joy, sell the rest. You won’t recuperate the investment, but maybe gain some peace with your decision. We have all been there!