Stamp friends in Sonthofen: monthly meeting full of rarities

Stamp friends in Sonthofen: monthly meeting full of rarities

Sonthofen, Deutschland - A pulsating meeting point for stamp lovers opens once a month in the picturesque Sonthofen. Here the members of the "collector's guild" come together to live out their passion for the philately. Around 20 collectors can be found in the Alpine City Museum on the second Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. and enjoy the exchange about their collections. These meetings are organized by Harri Soba, an experienced collector who also designs the program.

The age structure of the group is remarkable: many of the members are over 70 or 75 years old, which brings a certain nostalgia and wisdom into discussions. Unfortunately, the classic stamp collectors have gradually lost importance. However, the "collector's guild" remains a lively, loose community of philatelists in the Oberallgäu, who are happy to share their knowledge and experience.

insights into current lectures

The meetings are not only a place of gathering, but also a platform for knowledge transfer. Exciting topics were dealt with at the last events. In April, Günter Resch presented an impressive series about "Colorful Spring Flowers" from Deutsche Post. The presentation of a member in May about the inflation years and their influence on the mailing, which caused lively discussions to those present, was also particularly interesting.

Another highlight of the guild is Reinhold Foerstl, who deals intensively with philatelic rarities and the local history. He has investigated research into a “Rommel camp” in Sonthofen, but has so far been unable to find any documents. Each collector brings his own story and expertise, which makes the symbiosis of these meetings so attractive.

collector's pieces and their origin

Another passionate collector, Willi Rohrmoser, is characterized by his collection of historical postcards and coins, which also includes old mailings and books about past times. He has a good hand to find particularly valuable pieces at flea markets and through acquaintances - after all, you sometimes get real treasures in secret.

The philately is not only a hobby, but can also be a lucrative investment. Decades of old stamps that have existed in Great Britain since May 6, 1840 can now achieve amazing values. A look at the michel-catalog , for example, shows that an unused brand is worth 14,500 euros, while the original purchasing power value was just 1.75 euros.

For many collectors, the brands are much more than just stamps; They are contemporary witnesses and often have exciting stories to tell. The Michel catalog, which has served as an important reference work for over 100 years, is the measure of all things in Germany when it comes to trading, exchange and sale of stamps.

Overall, it can be seen that collecting stamps in Sonthofen is alive. The work of the "collector's guild" is proof of how valuable the collection itself and the community of collectors are. If you are interested in collecting, you will find a place here to expand your knowledge and meet like -minded people. Maybe the next big catch will be presented at the next meeting - there is certainly something!