Postcards come in different sizes and there are so many types to collect. There are therefore different categories and some people choose to collect as many as possible while others prefer to limit their collection according to specific requirements.
There is a wide variety of card types: animal cards have pictures of animals on them, and view cards show scenery of cities and places. Other postcards include flower cards, paintings cards, limited edition, set or special event cards, public announcement cards, comic or cartoon cards, free advert cards, etc. It is up to you to choose whether or not you want to collect as many as you can get your hands on, or if you would like to collect one type of category that is closer to your field of interest.
Although some people collect purely for fun and for the sake of getting a hobby, postcard collection like any other item can also be a business-hobby. More than a handful of collectors have been lucky enough to obtain rare and invaluable postcards. Such examples include genuine vintage cards that were made decades or even centuries ago and cannot be replicated.
Other valuable cards include those that are considered limited-edition and are only available in certain events, like the Olympics of a specific year, or celebrating the turn of a millennium and cards from a country that has changed name, unified, etc. The condition of the postcard is also very important when determining its value. If it is in an excellent or mint condition, the seller can increase its price. Some buyers are interested in torn postcards or cards in bad condition as someone's trash may be another's treasure.
There are printed postcards, which are the most common. However, there are also laminated cards, glossy cards and photo cards. The most creative however are the handmade postcards and it is the most unique as artists carefully spend time ensuring that the quality and content of the card is worthy of selling
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Some collectors prefer unused and unwritten postcards. These are postcards that have been normally store-bought purely for the purpose of exchange and these are mainly for viewcard collectors who exchange cards with other collectors from different places and countries. However, there are many postcard collectors who prefer stamped and written cards, as they prefer the date, a piece of history and sentiment on the card.
Whatever a collector's preference, there are postcard categories for everyone and the types are practically unlimited. Postcards can be stored anywhere as long as there is not too much humidity and heat (as they are made using paper card in most cases). Have fun and enjoy postcard collecting!
Sabrina Sabino - Internet Enthusiast
