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    Postcard Collecting (Deltiology)
    What it is like
    Collecting & Appreciation ›

    Postcard Collecting (Deltiology)

    Postcard Collecting (Deltiology)

    Postcard Collecting (Deltiology)

    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 postcards by place, era or printing style. The handwritten message on the back is often the interesting part.

    Collecting & Appreciationmind can wanderquietdone alonesedentarybeginner-friendlyan hour at a time
    TonightTime to first win
    About an hourA session
    Mostly indoorsWhere

    Step 1: Get archival sleeves before you buy any cards.

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    What you need

    3 things
    The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$43

    How we make money: if you buy through one of these we take a small cut, and the price is the same either way. The cheapest option that works is always listed first.

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    The path

    13 quests
    ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$10
    • Get archival sleeves before you buy any cards
    • Pick a theme narrow enough to finish
    BThen the quests
    • Gather the postcards you already have
    • Pick a theme to collect
    • Date ten cards from the card itself
    10 more, revealed as you go
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