Whatcha Got? A Viewer ‘Show & Tell’ at Stampex:

I invited my channel viewers to show and tell me about something of theirs at Stampex. This first time ‘show & tell’ gave me the opportunity to meet the wonderful viewers of this channel, while learning some cool things along the way.
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Links and Notes
Stampex is organized by the Philatelic Traders’ Society (PTS)
www.thepts.net/
1:07 John Gillespie
Scheveningen: en.wikipedia.o...
For a great site to explore railway information and trains on stamps, check out Charles Cooper’s Railway Pages: railwaypages.c...
3:17 Oliver Tull
Philatully on instagram: ...
6:22 Christopher
Check out my video on Machins (from way back in the day): • Machins and London Pos...
8:20 Richard Sun
Richard Philatelist KZbin Channel: www.youtube.co...
Video about Island Games: • Island Games Stamps I
Wikipedia about Island Games: en.wikipedia.o...
2023 Guernsey Games: guernsey2023.gg/
CREDIT: Richard took all video footage that includes me in picture.
11:15: Todd Gantzer
Instagram: / boston_philatelic_society
Twitter: / bpsstamp
Thames Themes: www.thepts.net...
14:35 Magus Cameron
Learn more about Mountain Expedition Mail: • Expedition Mail of the...
Nepal Video: • Nepal's Stamps & Himal...
1924 ‘The Epic of Everest 1924’: • THE EPIC OF EVEREST 1...
The Affair of the Dancing Lamas: en.wikipedia.o...
19:40 Ian Shapiro
Instagram Account: / ianjshapiro
SPINK Auction: www.spink.com/
Dorothy Wilding: en.wikipedia.o...
22:16 (Lara, Emma, Lukas)
Chess Episode: • Malta Chess Stamps - S...
The Blackbird: en.wikipedia.o...
24:40 Dan Clarke
Athletes shown: Wolfgang Kindl en.wikipedia.o...
Nafissatou Thiam: en.wikipedia.o...
26:40 George James
www.stanleygib...
Tom Scott video on the 1c Magenta: • The world's most expen...
30:55 Ralph Stuttard
Stamp Active: www.stampactiv...
- Stamp Den: www.stampactiv...
- Competitions: www.stampactiv...
34:46 Jack Preuveneers & Andrew Turngren
Jack’s Instagram: / philately.fun
Why the Queen visited the RPSL: www.royal.uk/h...
Andrew Turngren’s Socials
Blog: turngrenphilat...
Twitter: / turngren_phila
Instagram: / turngren_phila
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[@basila6290]

You meeting Lara and Emma shows how much you inspire young generations! Thank you.

[@ExploringStamps]

😊 Meeting young collectors like Lara, Emma, Lukas and Christopher was amazing, I think they inspired me even more. Thanks for watching, Basil

[@goanbingo]

we share an unique first name mate

[@suthat7021]

THANK YOU SR.

[@juliaross5268]

Thank you for reading the letter from Elizabeth R. She was really something all her life.

[@ExploringStamps]

😊 she really was!

[@senemorcaykalyoncu6369]

ANOTHER EXCELLENT VIDEO AGAIN...LOVED THE TODDLERS COLLECTING STAMPS AND BLOCKS...THEY ALL NEED A GOOD STAMP BOOK THOUGH...

[@ExploringStamps]

THANK YOU 😊 GLAD YOU ENJOYED IT!!

[@robertbridge7678]

Graham thank you for again sharing your experiences. The Video's show us a lot of different collector's interests, gives some inspiration to expand to areas that we might never had even thought of!! A lot of the public seem to think that Philatelists are ancient individuals in dark dusty old rooms!!! But to see the variety of ages that you have interviewed it gives new meaning and hope to the hobby!!! Thank You!!!

[@ExploringStamps]

You are very welcome, Robert. The variety of ages and personalities was amazing, it’s exciting to see how different people collect and build their collections. I hope to do this again because I really enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😊

[@StampswithSara1]

It’s really nice to see the interaction with other collectors.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks Sara 😊. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@buzzawuzza3743]

Not just enjoying collecting but meeting The Queen while doing so! Many times it's the artwork that inspires me and seeing that tiny painting was amazing.

[@ExploringStamps]

Right?!!? A hobby that gets you a Royal Meeting, just too cool. That tiny painting just blows my mind. Thanks for watching, Buzza Wuzza.

[@ChacoteOutdoorRecreation]

I am very proud of the community, any event with large numbers of rival Philately gangs has the potential for chaos often resulting in angry worded letters almost being sent back and forth, but this was peaceful enjoyment of the coolest hobby on earth with the coolest people sharing what they love, with others that love it just as much. If someone asks you if the world would be better if more people collected stamps, just answer of course!

[@NisargSutaria]

Awesome :-)

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@fareast_de]

Great to see an awesome variety of collectors at STAMPEX, not only the "old buddies", but also the young ones. Very entertaining, thanks for sharing ! Greets from GER, U.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it 😊. It was so great to meet so many different collectors, thanks for watching!!

[@yvescote2808]

This is one of your videos that are memorable in many ways! Sharing moments in history that are so vibrant for me. Me who is an admirer of Her Majesty Elizabeth II, to see documents and people who had the privilege of meeting her, it touched me a lot! I really liked seeing that a tribute was made to you and to Liza from Cat Stamps! Thank you very much for this virtual tour.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊. Queen Elizabeth II definitely was on the minds of everyone at Stampex this year, so many wonderful items were shown and shared with her memory. Glad you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching!!

[@gerryfedde3040]

If ever there was a video that captures the flavor of what it's like to be at a premier stamp show, this was it. It was especially revealing to see young people enthusiastic about collecting stamps, just as I was many decades ago (and still am now). Also striking was to learn that In Great Britain, at least, there are even stamp clubs in schools. Thanks for the great tour. I felt like I was right there.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you Gerry 😊. Meeting the young folks that were enthusiastic to share their collections with me was just wonderful. I learned a lot, and got really inspired by talking to them. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@tedlawrence4189]

Nice stuff. I believe that Philately is healthier in the UK and Europe than it is in the US.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks Ted. I totally agree when it comes to youth and engagement with children. The UK has some really good programs that inject some great energy into the hobby. Thanks for watching 😊

[@bokhans]

Super interesting as always. People talking about their nerdy interests are always a joy. Nice to see a countryman at the end too. Cheers Brian from Stockholm.

[@hobbiescentrale7105]

Trust Graham to come with something different and engaging... You never let us down. That's your USP 👍 So Whatyagot as part of ES - - our deepest appreciation from the philatelic world 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@ExploringStamps]

🙏 😊 thank you! Yes I hope to do this more often, I first experimented with the idea at the Sacramento show with a couple viewers, and I really like the way this video came out. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@ysonosey4857]

Just came across this video & channel by accident. Interesting to see the address on the Himalayas Expedition cover is one I walk past nearly every day for the past 30yrs. 😀 Nice seeing different levels of collectors, makes me feel adequate now. 😳😂

[@ExploringStamps]

😊 Thank you for watching! Yes I also LOVE meeting a variety of collecting interests and levels, it is always fascinating to learn about their styles and enthusiasm for philately.

[@fred7713]

I’m all for celebrating the anniversary on May 1 as that is my own birthday:)

[@ExploringStamps]

That is the ultimate birthday date for a philatelist 🙌

[@RichardPhilatelist]

I really enjoyed seeing different people’s collections, and am happy to be a part of it. You must have worked so hard on this, for example the subtitles 😊

[@ExploringStamps]

Glad you enjoyed it, Richard. Thanks for being a part of it and for the extra filming you did. Yup a lot of effort went into this one 😅

[@maxiewawa]

1:35 who is that in the background Richard

[@jameswardell1840]

Though I mainly collect Canada and US stamps and postal history, I do have a small 'World' collection. And that includes a British folded letter similar to Oliver's which is postmarked April 30, 1840. Like him I've always looked at it as the end/beginning of an era. Thanks for showing us collectors showing us. Always great to see what interests other people. Cheers!

[@jameswardell1840]

...and I too am in the 1st camp. Happy stampin''!

[@ExploringStamps]

That is such a cool item to have, even as a stand alone item that isn’t part of a collection. Thank you James 😊

[@danstars1]

It was great to meet you at Stampex and it is interesting to see what others are collecting.

[@ExploringStamps]

So great to meet you Dan, thank you for coming and sharing your interests with us 😊

[@RichardLaurence]

Such an enjoyable video Graham! I love seeing other people’s interests.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you Richard, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@voneschenbachmusic]

I love how individual each of these collections was - you can really collect exactly what and how you want!

[@ExploringStamps]

Well said 🙌. A collection is what you define it to be. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@joyseng]

Glad to know that there is this group of Stamp Active that promotes philately among the young in the UK. More countries should have this!

[@ExploringStamps]

Agreed! It really is a great program 😊

[@anthonyalongi3432]

Super video!

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@rogerturner1881]

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, GRAHAM and LAURA, and you should do a holiday episode with a vid on Christmas stamps.

[@PatrickJackman-uo5ht]

Very interesting 🤔 I have some of the stamps I see but the first day cover from Lee's should have on it the Strike of 1971 which is my birth year's with the Machines stamps .Yes I'm a collector 😎🇧🇸

[@user-yn1ce2ld4f]

Супер!!!

[@ExploringStamps]

Ви благодарам 😊

[@terencemeikle534]

I'd never heard of the Island Games. Absolutely fascinating. Love to see all the enthusiasm for the hobby. A delightful video. 👍

[@ExploringStamps]

I also didn’t know about the Island Games, something that I will have to look more into. Glad you enjoyed the episode, thanks for watching, Terence 😊

[@adastraperaspera7098]

Pretty cool. I like Military and Space stamps. #Philately

[@humfelbert2079]

What a great idea for a video. Very cool. Thanks.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊, I had loads of fun filming and producing it.

[@jeffnewbery7376]

Fantastic episode Graham. My favourite would be Magnus’ Everest Expedition and the segments featuring the kids. Well done. The QE2 letter is pretty incredible too!

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you Jeff! Magnus did a great job explaining the significance of the postcard, and his connection to it. I think I wiuld like to do more of these episodes in the future. Thanks for watching 😊

[@skooter6235]

Great video

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@keesdewaard206]

Thank you again Graham for a very interesting view. This is a really nice idea to have others show their cool items and explain where their collecting interests lie, that might just inspire some new collection ideas. A great rhino you got by the way! And I loved how the Dutch town 'Scheveningen' was pronounced.

[@ExploringStamps]

😊 thanks Kees, glad you enjoyed this idea for an episode. Thanks for watching!

[@dennisferguson9129]

Nicely done collection of Sweden!

[@martstar1]

May 1st, May 6th lets not grumble about a day lets celebrate the week

[@ExploringStamps]

🙌 a week of postal festivities!

[@garyholdener2470]

Really interesting "show and tell"! Especially love seeing young people taking such a serious interest in collecting. Would love to see more "show and tells" in the future as there are so many interesting collectors with some really amazing treasures. Thanks Graham.

[@ExploringStamps]

Absolutely! Thanks Gary 😊 I hope to do more in the future!!

[@StoriesBehindStamps]

Loved this episode of GB (pun intended)

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks Lawrence 😊

[@PunkPhilatelist]

What a fantastic video, Graham! Something that online philately hasn’t quite buttoned down yet is interactive show’n’tell, but I think you just nailed it. So great to see the diversity in topics. Whatever you want, you can collect! 🤜🏼🤛🏾

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks Punk! It was an experiment that I wasn’t sure would work, but I’m thrilled with the outcome and look forward to doing this again in the near future. Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@avilacanario]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I hardly consider myself a stamp collector. Though I do have some stamps put away but not in any order or theme - from my younger days. It's wonderful see these people presenting their stamp collections at these shows, especially the younger people - hoping to see that philanthropy continues on into the next generation. 😊. I was astonished to that young man pointing out his stamps with the finger that he indicated them with.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊, it’s so good to see that you enjoyed the episode. Watching the young folks talk about their stamps and collections really is energizing, one of my favorite things about this trip. Thanks for watching 😊

[@claylapari8403]

Oh wow, this Whatcha Got format is wonderful. More more more, please!

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you!! 😊. I hope to do more in the near future!

[@umasankarbanerjee3593]

Excellent video

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@amerassi9319]

British Guiana stamp are very interesting and beautiful, very cool video thank you

[@ExploringStamps]

Indeed they are, very cool to see them at the show. Thanks for watching 😊

[@SippingPhilateltea]

This was such a great episode! It's wonderful to see people talking passionately about their collections, and really tailoring them to what they find interesting. So much love. Thank you so much for all the hard work and quality content!!!

[@ExploringStamps]

You are very welcome 😊. Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for watching!!

[@hirschy10]

Totally different video really enjoyed 😁 it just collectors like us 👍. It would that a long time to see everything at stampex 🏃. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺😎

[@olivermiller2013]

After looking your Nepal video and the topic with the Everest stamp from 1924 I thought, it would be interesting to see a letter with it. I have one of these stamps and I read a bit about the expedition, but I never saw a letter. And now, thank you Magnus, we have one of these letters. Fanatstic. Overall there were so many nice and interesting items shown in this video. Interesting the sheet issued with 41 pieces sent only to some handwritten people, I have never heard of it. The Guyana stamps and the really nice Swedish letters and, and, and... This was really nice to see.

[@davidcolombier5673]

Graham, great show as usual. Thanks, David

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@N-N_Collectables]

Very nice to see parts of peoples collections. I hope you do another video like this

[@thedigitalphilatelist]

Loved this! :D

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks DigiP 😊

[@patrickjackman7982]

Great Idea for watcha got . Yes info is great I have a worldwide collection. Thinking of selling my collection.

[@kflowers]

Notably great video! One thing I noticed on the Elizabeth letter and cover. Both were outlined with a black border. This was common practice at the time for correspondence during a period of mourning.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you Ken 😊. Ah yes of course!! It is a mourning cover, and therefore I should probably not have cropped the black border off the images 🤦🏼‍♂️. Good catch! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@gavinstrachan1373]

Very interesting I got couple albums home and a lot lose stamps of my late mother she had pen friends all over place alot from Iraq have to sort them out get them looked at some time thanks video Gavin Hastings east Sussex.

[@firewall68]

I also met George at CAPEX 22. Graham, you are absolutely amazing. I recorded your presentation at CAPEX and it is a treasure for me. Wishing to go to STAMPEX one day.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you Mila, I hope to see you again at a stamp show, maybe at Stampex one day 😊

[@ldr316]

Some additional info (a bit late). The "red line" on Oliver Tull's cover is the numeral "1" that signifies the postage of 1d (one penny) to mail the letter. As stated in the video, the use of red means that the sender paid the postage. Had it been in black ink, the amount would have had to be collected from the recipient. The "coin" on Christopher's covers are actually medals, not coins. (There are covers that include actual coins in a similar fashion.) The reference to "coins and stamps" on one cover relates to the fact that Machin's portrait was used on British coins from 1968 to 1984, as well as the coins of Rhodesia, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In fact, the effigy was originally intended for coins; only later was it accepted for stamps as well. June 6, 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the Machins. The final cover Christopher showed was from 2007, marking the 40th anniversary.

[@rogerturner1881]

Great vid once again from STAMPEX. It's a funny thing that when i get vibes of your doing another episode that it pops up.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you Roger, you must be tapped into my channel's spiritual energy 😬

[@rogerturner1881]

@@ExploringStamps did you receive my postcard yet?

[@ExploringStamps]

@@rogerturner1881 I don't believe so, I just looked through all my mail. It could be in my PO Box as I havent checked it in 4 days, will confirm once I receive it.

[@mattys1467]

Great video. Saw you filming. Look forward to a chat at some point in the future 👌

[@ExploringStamps]

Oh fab, next time stop me and lets have a chat 😊

[@Rangersly]

What an amazing idea for a video!

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@allanwestphall8108]

An interesting video and very refreshing, truly! When I was at Stampex last I just walked around on my own and bought a Penny Black on cover. I must get better at talking to folks! Oh, I vote for May 6!

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks Allan, glad you enjoyed the episode 😊, I’ll add another point to team May 6.

[@jamesshattell1425]

Nice to see so many younger people into hobby.

[@ExploringStamps]

It really is awesome 😊

[@romanassessment]

Thanks for the interesting review👍

[@ExploringStamps]

You are very welcome 😊 thanks for watching

[@bpsstamp]

May 1 for me. I bought my first Penny Black at this show the same day we spoke!

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks for being a part of the video, Todd 😊 it was great to meet you in person at Stampex!!

[@wayneaugustine8749]

Another Home Rum Graham!

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks Wayne 😊

[@goanbingo]

another beautiful episode .... keep going.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you Basil 😊

[@iainmalcolm9583]

Some really unique items from peoples collections.

[@ExploringStamps]

Agreed, some really cool and unique items were show . Thanks for watching, Iain 😊

[@longfellowfarm]

What a great video....thanks.

[@ExploringStamps]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching, Mary 😊

[@surrealsoupuniverse]

I am new to stamp collecting, i bought a stamp book with 200 stamps at just 449 rupees recently, which is equivalent to almost 7 dollars i think :)

[@Neeta-is5qv]

Very nice

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you!! 😊

[@40belowful]

Great video again Graham :)

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@topsail2]

Really cool Graham.this re-nforce m'y thought that we Will meet one day..!

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks Fred!! I’m sure we will 😊

[@bernardogrobeisenweingersz9768]

Great video Graham , with interesting interviews

[@ExploringStamps]

Thanks Bernardo 😊 glad you enjoyed it!

[@LouisGedo]

7:46 Is that an embossed cover? I love embossed stamps and stationary!

[@ExploringStamps]

hmm I dont think it was, but now you have me second guessing my memory. I think it just the image of the machin design and not embossed 🤔

[@KristiaanVanErmengem]

I'm in the May 1st camp

[@ExploringStamps]

🙌 Team May 1st!

[@sammerritt730]

I have the 1924 Mount Everest stamp from a relatives stamp collection but it was removed from the postcard :(

[@ExploringStamps]

Oh no 😕…BUT still the stamp is very special.

[@mrbharathkiran.1508]

Nice video 👌

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@LouisGedo]

Looking forward to this episode!

[@ExploringStamps]

😊. Hope you enjoy it!

[@botanyboy5454]

Awsome! 👍

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@jasonparr4275]

May 6th but still both are cool!!

[@ExploringStamps]

Absolutely 😊

[@jimboykulit3934]

Hi! I'm a collector from the Philippines ❤ where can I find schedules of upcoming Philatelic events? what a great venue! Cinderella collector here ❤

[@hellonumismatic]

Nice video old stamps.🙏youtuber🇮🇩 Ind.

[@ExploringStamps]

Thank you 😊

[@philarthur5444]

Hi Graham - I watched your vid on removing self-adhesive stamps. I was talking to a philatelist recently about this and they mentioned they ways stamps had been designed to prevent fraud if not postmarked. I had a go with hot water on these self-adhesives and they seemed to come off pretty well. What are your thoughts on hot water versus an adhesive remover?

[@mrbharathkiran.1508]

Next Indian stamp video plz

[@ExploringStamps]

Always considering it 😊

[@YorgunDiktator]

Can you make a video about Stamps Of Turkey?

[@ExploringStamps]

Of course

[@guytouquet]

No mention of the swastikas in the four corners of the Mt. Everest stamp? Is there a category of non-German stamps with swastikas on them?

[@ExploringStamps]

There is an interesting Stampboards thread you can check out on this very topic (non-German stamps with the Swastika): www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=14077

[@issamalmohsen1197]

عندي مجموعه كبيره للبيع نادره وقديمه

[@vito4718]

1st

[@ExploringStamps]

That is fast!

[@petercollingwood522]

Rather interesting corners on that Everest expidition stamp.

[@ExploringStamps]

Of course! Not to be confused with how Nazism used the symbol, the Swastika is a symbol of divinity and spirituality in Indian religions.

[@petercollingwood522]

@@ExploringStamps Yes I know. Got me thinking about another potential rabbit hole in collecting. Swastika stamps - other than Nazi Germany. I wonder how many exist.

[@ExploringStamps]

@@petercollingwood522 Ah, gotcha. Yeah I stumbled on an interesting stampboards thread worth looking at: www.stampboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=14077