Why collect postcards?
They don’t take up much space in a modern condo or town house, and they can be stored in plastic sleeves in binders so that they can be enjoyed on a regular basis. As historical artifacts, they are still relatively inexpensive. An attraction for those who enjoy ‘detective work’ is that there are very few publisher records of what was actually produced. The postcard view that you come across tomorrow may have been unknown to collectors before you found it. Another way to play detective is to research the history of the components of the view. Are the buildings still standing? Are the businesses still operating? Can you discover the exact year from looking at the autos and fashions? It’s amazing how much has changed in 50 years, and that realization sparks the question of how much more things will change 50 years from today. Collecting ‘modern’ postcards is a fun and affordable way to keep track of these changes today and for the generations to come. *************************************
