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    Collecting Stamps
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    Collecting Stamps

    Collecting Stamps

    Collecting Stamps

    The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

    • RestfulPhysical
    • IndoorsOutdoors
    • SolitarySocial
    • PracticalCreative
    • InstinctiveTechnical
    • Hands-offHands-on
    • RelaxedCompetitive
    • CautiousDaring
    • Quick winsPatient
    • PrivatePerformer
    • MinimalistCollector
    • Just do itStudious
    • Low-kitGear-heavy
    • AnalogDigital
    • ObjectsLiving things

    Collecting stamps by country, era or theme, where condition and perforation detail decide value. Also called philately.

    Collecting & Appreciationpattern-basedquietdone alonesedentarybeginner-friendlyan hour at a time
    TonightTime to first win
    About an hourA session
    Mostly indoorsWhere

    Step 1: Get tongs and somewhere to put them.

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    3 things
    The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$79

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    The path

    13 quests
    ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$28
    • Get tongs and somewhere to put them
    • Pick one country or one theme
    BThen the quests
    • Soak stamps off their envelopes
    • Start a themed collection
    • Sort and mount your first stamps
    10 more, revealed as you go
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