Philately is a special hobby that attracts the attention of many people. The desire for perfection and top-notch collection has also led many people to fall into the fantasy of chasing the appreciation of stamps. However, in the past few years, the stamp market has seen round after round of large-scale, which is heart-wrenching. This article will take you to rethink the meaning of philately, as well as my personal experience and harvest in the philatelic process.
In those years, I just started to step into the world of philately, full of enthusiasm and passion. I have a paranoid pursuit of collecting, hell-bent on being a top player and being adored by others. So, I started buying some full-page stamps, but I didn't just buy them, I only bought stamps that had just come out, and avoided thoseCirculationParticularly large stamps, because there is no room for appreciation in value of such stamps. Every year, I would spend thousands of dollars on stamps, which at the time amounted to a large portion of my monthly salary. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Expand: As time went on, my passion for stamps grew, and I started looking for some rarer stamps to enhance my collection. Once, I heardMonkey ticketVery scarce and precious, it became the object of my pursuit. In the communication with the postal friends, I felt that they were very positiveMonkey ticketyearning and fascination. In order to show off in front of my friends, I began to work hard to find this mouth-watering stamp. After a long search, I finally got in touch with an old philatelist who was in dire need of funds and had five of themMonkey ticketI want to make a move. However, this time the ** surprised me doubly, every single oneMonkey ticketThe price was 1,000 yuan. Despite my reluctance, I reluctantly took out 3,000 yuan to buy three stamps for the stamps I had been dreaming of for a long time.
When I was excited to take out the threeMonkey ticketWhen they showed it in front of the mailman, they showed a look of surprise. At this moment, I felt how worth every penny I put in. However, in the next few years,Monkey ticketBut all the way, caused me great frustration. This was followed by a drop in the price of a number of other stamps, oneMonkey ticketalso dropped from 1,000 yuan all the way to 200 yuan. This blow was undoubtedly huge for me, and for seven or eight years, my hard work was completely burned.
Over time, my passion for philately cooled. After all, I have other things to focus on besides stamp collecting. So, instead of continuing to collect stamps, I focused on something else. It wasn't until one day in 2008 that an unexpected opportunity made me pay attention to the stamp market again. I found outMonkey ticketThe ** actually climbed again, oneMonkey ticketIt can already be sold for 3,000 yuan. I was overjoyed by the news, and I quickly decided to honor this opportunity and put it in my handsMonkey ticketPut onAntique marketAbove**. As a result, my decision paid off, which made me happy for days. But, exceptMonkey ticketIn addition, the other stamps in my collection still do not increase in value, and some have even become worthless. There are also very few stamps with high value on the market, and it is difficult to find the right opportunity.
Expanding: At the same time, however, I have come to feel the profound impact of philately. I began to realize that philately is not only the pursuit of stamp appreciation, but also a kind of historical andCultureTracing and researching is a kind of pursuit and appreciation of beauty. I started focusing on the stamps themselvesAestheticsvalue, appreciate the design and story behind each unique stamp. I started trying to participate in some philatelic exhibitions and exchange events, and through communication with other philatelic enthusiasts, **more behind the stampsCultureand historical connotations.
The process of philately is not all smooth sailing, and it is fraught with setbacks and risks. However, this does not negate the beauty and charm of philately. Although the stamp market is constantly volatile, stamps as a kind ofCultureThe carrier will always have an irreplaceable unique value. Philately is not only a collection, but also a kind of historyCulturewithArtTraceability and research.
Expanding: In the process of philately, I gradually realized that the charm of philately lies not only in the value of stamps themselves, but also in understanding and feeling the changes of history through stampsCultureof the legacy, as wellArtof sublimation. Behind each stamp is a unique story, a specific moment in history, the customs of a country or region. Philately is a journey through time and space that has given me a deeper understanding of the people and things of the past. I began to study the design concept, production process and printing technology behind the stamps, and gradually felt the meaning of stampsArtThe beauty of harmonyHumanitiesCare.
Of course, philately also requires patience and wisdom. When the market is in a downturn, it is necessary to maintain confidence in stamps and adjust their collection strategies in a timely manner. When choosing stamps, look for those that have a unique history andCultureWorks of meaning can not only satisfy personal interests, but also carry a historical memory and value. At the same time, by actively participating in philatelic exchanges and activities, they can share their collecting experience and insights with other philatelic enthusiasts, and expand their horizons and knowledge.
The value of philately lies in what it containsCulture, history andArtmeaning, rather than simple appreciation and return on investment. It's a one-time pairAestheticsThe pursuit of personal interests is also an opportunity to communicate and share with others. Despite the volatility of the stamp market, philately has benefited me a lot, not only to improve my ownArtCultivation has also broadened my horizons. Although the road to philately is not easy, the fun and harvest are indescribable. I believe that as long as we maintain our passion and dedication to philately, we can find our own happiness and meaning in it, no matter how the market changes.