Discussion Topics
| Topic / Sub-Topic | Explanation | Last Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Club Business and Announcements | ||
| System Announcements and Technical Advice | Look here for announcements from the Webmaster on the use of the Stamporama website. In the interest of keeping this topic clear and the information from the Webmaster easy to find, this Topic does not allow response/discussion. | auldstampguy 02 Sep 2023 20:50:55 |
| Announcement of New Stamporama Exhibits | Announcements of new Exhibits in the Stamporama Exhibits area | nigelc 21 Sep 2025 17:19:44 |
| American Philatelic Society (APS) - Chapter/Affiliate Information | Information about the APS and StampoRama's role therein along with general happening in the APS. | angore 14 Dec 2025 07:50:58 |
| Test Messages | Use this area to practice posting messages, using formatting etc. It will be deleted regularly. | sheepshanks 05 Jan 2026 10:42:10 |
| General Philatelic | ||
| Newcomer Corner | Just starting out in stamp collecting? This is a great place to ask all of your questions. There is no such thing as a silly question. | sheepshanks 05 Jan 2026 19:48:28 |
| Can you help identify this? | You can post your identification question under the various collecting areas, or post it here if you don't know in which category your "whatsit" belongs. You can even post a picture! | capetown 30 Dec 2025 18:35:40 |
| General Philatelic Discussion | The category for any discussion on stamps or stamp collecting which does not concern a particular collecting area. | Jansimon 07 Jan 2026 17:39:21 |
| Philatelic Events | Post notices of upcoming stamp shows, invitation to meet other members at shows, reviews of shows and general discussion about stamp shows. | PhilatelistMag20 28 Nov 2025 19:52:29 |
| Local Stamp Clubs | This topic is a place for local Stamp Clubs to post announcements about club meetings and discuss what is happening. | alyn 20 Dec 2025 20:20:05 |
| Supplies, Literature and Software | Ask questions or exchange opinions on albums and pages, catalogs, sleeves, mounts, hinges, computer programs or any other philatelic supplies. | DaveSheridan 05 Jan 2026 18:46:30 |
| United States | ||
| Postage Stamps | For lovers of US stamps. | foudutimbre 15 Dec 2025 16:05:23 |
| Covers and Postmarks | The most fitting category for U.S. covers "rates and routes", cancellations, auxiliary markings, and postal history. | amsd 07 Jan 2026 21:21:09 |
| BOB and Other | Questions and discussions of revenues, precancels, perfins, and other more unusual US philatelic items are right on in this category. | joshtanski 03 Jan 2026 17:11:35 |
| Canada | ||
| Postage Stamps | For lovers of Canadian stamps. | sheepshanks 25 Oct 2025 18:04:31 |
| Covers and Postmarks | Canadian covers "rates and routes", cancellations, auxiliary markings, and postal history. | DaveSheridan 18 Feb 2025 07:45:14 |
| Other | Questions and discussions of revenues, precancels, perfins, and other more unusual Canadian philatelic items are right on in this category. | Harvey 12 Nov 2025 13:06:32 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | ||
| (All) | DaveSheridan 15 Dec 2025 07:32:35 | |
| Europe | ||
| Germany | CapeStampMan 18 Nov 2025 16:29:27 | |
| Great Britain | amsd 05 Jan 2026 21:10:23 | |
| Russia | sheepshanks 23 Jul 2025 20:32:09 | |
| Other | Greaden 02 Jan 2026 21:57:36 | |
| Asia | ||
| China | ishaan 26 Jun 2025 16:26:30 | |
| Other | angore 17 Dec 2025 05:58:09 | |
| Middle East | ||
| (All) | londonbus1 08 Jul 2025 05:58:09 | |
| Africa | ||
| (All) | foudutimbre 23 Oct 2025 05:59:08 | |
| Oceania | ||
| Australia | snowy12 10 Nov 2025 00:42:02 | |
| Other | amsd 07 Nov 2025 17:08:37 | |
| Worldwide | ||
| Cinderellas and Seals | For collectors of Poster stamps, Locals, Charity Seals, Bogus and Fantasy issues, Exhibition and Advertising Labels, Revenue & Railway stamps, Postal Etiquettes and others not listed in a regular postage stamp catalogue. | pigdoc 29 Dec 2025 20:01:54 |
| Other | Discussions that involve multiple countries belong here. Examples would be collecting #1 issues of each county, or covers that travelled extraordinary routes to be delivered | Terry 27 Oct 2025 15:49:16 |
| Topical | ||
| (All) | Butterflies, Fish, Trains, Auto Racing, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Composers ... | AgathaWatson 15 Dec 2025 10:50:40 |
| Off Topic and Relaxation | ||
| Tournaments Contests & Games | Are you good at identifying stamps? We'll see ... | Harvey 04 Jan 2026 15:40:07 |
| Sales, Swaps, Auction and Approvals | ||
| Auction Discussion | A place to discuss and ask questions about the operational aspects of Stamporama Auction. Do not post complaints about buyers or sellers. Such complaints must be sent directly to the auctioneer. | Jansimon 28 Nov 2025 17:59:27 |
| Approvals Discussion | A place to discuss and ask questions about the operational aspects of the Stamporama Approvals. Do not post complaints about buyers or sellers. Such complaints must be sent directly to the auctioneer. | michael78651 21 Aug 2020 09:44:17 |
| Let's Trade Stamps | Post a 30-day classified ad to find a trading partner for your stamps or philatelic items. Read the Classifieds Rules by clicking here prior to posting. | |
| Stamps I Want To Buy | Post a 30-day classified ad for stamps or philatelic items you want to buy. Read the Classifieds Rules by clicking here prior to posting. | sheepshanks 04 Jan 2026 11:41:36 |
| Stamps For Sale | Post a 30-day classified ad to sell stamps or philatelic items. The item for sale must be specific to the classified ad posted here. Read the Classifieds Rules by clicking here prior to posting. | |
| Stamp Auction Notes and Notices | Post a 14-day classified ad about stamps or philatelic items you are selling in the auctions. Also use this section to notify others of events that may affect your auctions or shipment of items sold. Read the Classifieds Rules by clicking here prior to posting. | Jansimon 09 Jan 2026 03:22:50 |
| Stamp Approvals Notes and Notices | Post a 14-day classified ad about stamps or philatelic items you are selling in approval books. Also use this section to notify others of events that may affect your approvals or shipment of items sold. Read the Classifieds Rules by clicking here prior to posting. | cardstamp 07 Jan 2026 12:21:58 |
| Philatelic Freebies | Post a 30-day classified ad about stamps or philatelic items you are giving away for free. Read the Classifieds Rules by clicking here prior to posting. | PhilatelistMag20 19 Dec 2025 19:44:28 |
| Non-Philatelic Freebies | Post a 30-day classified ad about non-philatelic items you are giving away for free. Read the Classifieds Rules by clicking here prior to posting. | |
| Stamporama Yard Sale | Post a 30-day classified ad to sell non-philatelic items. Read the Classifieds Rules by clicking here prior to posting. | |