Where can I get supplies I need, like stock pages, stamp albums, tongs, hinges and stamp mounts?
You have a lot of choices when it comes to finding supplies like those shown in Figure 2. I like to encourage collectors to visit a local retail stamp dealer whenever possible. The stamp dealer will probably carry most or all of the items you need to get started in the stamp hobby. For a stamp dealer near you, check in the telephone book yellow pages under “Stamps for Collectors” or “Hobbies.” Another possibility is to attend a local stamp show. At the show you’re likely to find several dealers who offer the items you need. The show also gives you a chance to do a little comparative price shopping. A schedule of stamp shows appears each week in Linn’s. In this issue, you’ll find Linn’s Stamp Events Calendar starting on page 60. You can also purchase hobby supplies by mail from advertisers in Linn’s. Several dealers regularly feature display advertisements in the paper, while others list their items in section 160 of Linn’s classified ads, under the heading, “Accessories.” You can recei
