Benefits of Philately
Philately is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps. For instance, the stamps being studied may be very ra
1.9K Views|Posted 2011-07-02 08:19:49
Started by Suni K
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Commented by
2011-07-11 18:19:22
Count the number of countries. Start philately

Commented by
2011-07-08 18:43:08
Of course, Philately will also let you know different cultures and countries, their currencies and life habits and so on
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2011-07-04 18:16:04
What value will philately bring to a student?

Commented by
2011-07-04 18:04:07
When you are plenty in stamps philately is very good, if short of stamps, philately is a boring hobby

Commented by
2011-07-03 14:03:10
Exchange of redundant stamps can bring new stamps into your pocket
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Commented by
2011-07-03 12:42:18
What do you think other than a hobby is the X factor behind the popularity of Philately world wide?

Commented by
2011-07-03 12:39:14
Philately is definitely more than a hobby. It should be promoted and encouraged.

Commented by
2011-07-03 12:20:43
Yes, Philately must become a part of life of every student who intend to learn and develop himself. Knowledge of countries, famous personalities, events and festivals, flora and fauna and every thing under earth must be known to a prospective student.
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Commented by
2011-07-03 12:14:07
Philately means educating self. Do you agree?

Commented by
2011-07-03 12:08:24
Philately introduces personalities and events to stamp collectors
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Commented by
2011-07-03 11:53:46
Does philately bring money by exchange of stamps?
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Commented by
2011-07-03 08:56:10
You think philately is more than a hobby?

Commented by
2011-07-02 16:52:08
Philately brings back nostralgia of history and historical events. It lets students know personalities

Commented by
2011-07-02 08:20:56
More than any thing students consider it as a hobby !!
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