There is some confusion on what Real Photo postcards are and how to identify them. Real Photo postcards are Black and White photographs that are reproduced by actually developing them onto photographic paper...
Why are Real Photograph Post Cards so pricey so hard to find? This quick guide will attempt to explain that provide a prices realized overview of the RPPC. Postcard collecting is the 3rd largest hobby in the...
In a perfect world, all postcards would be pristine, in mint condition. In the real world, postcards suffer the slings and arrows of age and outrageous handling. Some of the bumps and bruises are better left...
There are a myriad of ways one can determine an approximate (or sometimes an exact) date for your old postcard. Among them are: Look for the Obvious, First. Postcard Styles The Number of Stars on US Flags ZIP...
Vintage Postcards for Eveveryone--A Guide (for more links on postcards please see my ''About Me'' Page after reading this guide ) Collecting vintage postcards can be a fun and rewarding hobby for just about...
MINT (M) - Perfect "as made" condition. A mint condition card is in pristine condition, with no flaws whatsoever. It looks as if it has just come off the printing press. Clean and clear, vintage cards of this...
Use eBay to enrich your family history (genealogy) without spending a dime... save digital copies of photographs to your computer from photos of postcards and old photographs shown on eBay and use the...
Here is how you can date real photo postcards that have not been mailed/canceled Look at the back of the card where the stamp would normally go, you will see a name or figures there, below match that with the...
How do you learn to recognize a fake hatpin when you see one? By practice and by doing comprehensive research before buying. It is important to learn about the construction characteristics that authentic...
Collecting postcards, or Deltiology as it is known, is a fascinating and growing hobby. Many collectors are drawn in by one particular card that catches their eye, and then find many more categories of cards...