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How to collect 5: Exchange of stamps

already commented in another post like getting stamps at no cost through our acquaintances.

When these methods seem exhausted, or when we want specific stamps you must use another form to get them: The exchange .

As you can imagine, the swap is to exchange stamps with other collectors that have doubled or not interested, for those that we lack.
There are many ways to do swaps:
- By Number: For example, 1 x 1, 10 x 10, etc..
- By value: There's two lots have the same value traded list, although the quantities of stamps to be different. Canjistas Both must agree on what to take as a reference catalog.

helps a lot in the preparation of the Exchange have a mancolista : A list of the catalog numbers of stamps that we lack in the collection. Should clarify which corresponds Catalog numbering it. As an example, there is a mancolista on this link

Some rules to consider when making trades, particularly if done by mail:

- Quality: While one can accept some failure stamps his collection, it is common collecting stamps in excellent condition: no stains, folds or missing teeth. So, unless clarification in advance, you must send and expect that quality stamps.
- What stamps : It should be clarified in advance whether to send commemorative stamps / common, new / Used / CTO.
- Shipping: You must also clarify whether the shipments will be by regular mail or certified. Registered mail is more easily traceable, but is more expensive and not justified for low-value stamps. You must also decide whether to send both simultaneously or if you send one first and wait for your post before responding.

may seem a bit cumbersome having to make these arrangements in advance, but can be solved in a couple of emails, and ensure that both parties are satisfied with the exchange.

redeem Where? If you want to redeem personally, how to contact other collectors (beyond our friends and acquaintances) is found at a stamp club if they have times where collectors gather to exchange.
But most exchanges are done by mail. Prearranged conditions emailing, do it this way allows us to make exchanges with people in other countries more easily. You can easily get in touch with other countries perosnas groups of collectors on the Internet at sites such as yahoogroups or googlegroups.