For years, my postcard collection gathered dust in boxes and albums, hidden away where only I could enjoy them. Then I realized something fundamental was missing from my collecting experience: sharing. Displaying postcards transforms them from private treasures into conversation starters,
Best Ways to Organize and Store Your Postcard Collection
A postcard collection that languishes in a shoebox under the bed is like having a library where all the books are locked away. I learned this lesson early in my collecting journey when I realized that beautiful cards I had
How to Identify Valuable Vintage Postcards
Finding a valuable vintage postcard is like discovering hidden treasure. I have experienced that rush countless times—the moment when you pull a card from a dusty box at a flea market and realize it might be worth considerably more than
Topographical versus Subject-Based Collecting: Pros and Cons
Every collector faces a fundamental decision early in their postcard journey: Should I focus on a specific place, or a specific theme? This question has divided the postcard collecting community for generations, and for good reason—both approaches offer distinct advantages