"Stamps are an abstruse form of
investment," says Ravi Somani, the numismatist and a philatelist dealing
in rare stamps, unique autographs, coins and paper money collection. Thus, it
is not startling that a successful Indian investor realizes collection of
stamps and ancestral coins as not just a hobby, but a way to make large fortune
whereas other investment sources proffer unstable proceeds.
The compilation and examination of
different postage stamps became famous in the 19th Century. It came to be
called as philately which has been drawn from the Greek word, “ateleia” which
means, exemption from tax.
Indian trade in postage stamps contributes
to the escalation and progress of philately in India. According to Ravi Somani,the minimum appreciation one can get on a unique stamp is 15 to 20% per year,in accordance to the standard stamp catalogues. Thus, a philatelist may not
fear of losing any money. He will always be benefited. Ravi Somani has a
display of his rare stamps, issued by the Britishers, before Independence. He
believes in sharing his knowledge and collection with the upcoming collectors.
At the very first, in order to collect and
invest in the ancient stamps, the collector must make sure that the stamps are
in good condition in order to fetch more value. One can collect the stamps,
depending upon his/ her genre of interests. It can be stamps related to
historical context, famous personalities, political discourses, national or
international events, warriors, soldiers, agriculture, monuments, scientists,
mode of transport etc.
There are many distinctive sources for stamps.The collectors can buy the
new issues from the nearest post office, the cheapest and the best way. There
are special auction for stamps and many dealers who are ready to sell their
stamps.
Once an interested person gets into this
trade, he cannot turn back. He can feel the thrill of collecting ancient stamps
which helps to know more about our country’s ancient culture. There is immense
knowledge about Numismatic and Philatelic which is like an unending fervor. The
craving of collectors can never be satisfied as this becomes a part of life
more than a hobby. To know more, contact Ravi Somani. Every feedback and
sharing will be warmly greeted.
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