Philatelic Web Resources

Here are a few websites that we recommend.

General Philatelic Organizations

• American Philatelic Society (APS)
  The largest nonprofit stamp collecting organization in the world.
  
• Royal Philatelic Society London (RPSL)
  One of the oldest philatelic societies, known for research and expertizing.
  
• American Stamp Dealers Association (ASDA)
  Great for dealer directories and show info.

Research & Reference

• Stamp Smarter
  Free tools, articles, and a massive online library for collectors.
  
• United States Stamp Society (USSS)
  Photos, history, and info on U.S. stamps.
  
• Postal History Foundation
  A goldmine of historic postal material.
• Philatelic Foundation
  Known for expertizing services and a searchable database of certificates.

Catalogs & Databases

• StampWorld
  A huge global online stamp catalog.
• Colnect
  Great for managing and trading collections with other collectors.

Buying & Selling

• HipStamp
  Marketplace for stamps with a strong community focus.
  
• eBay Stamps Category
  Always a mix of bargains and treasures (but buyer beware).
  
• Siegels Auctions
  Premier U.S. auction house for high-end material.

Philatelic News & Blogs

• Linn's Stamp News
  Industry news, tips, and articles.
• The Virtual Stamp Club
  Great for updates on new issues and community chatter.