Being Part Of A Postcard Club

There's not normally much socialising involved when you collect postcards, as this is normally a hobby you do alone. Although you may come into contact with other collectors at fairs it is often difficult to get much further than just saying hello and it takes a while for faces to become familiar. After all everyone is looking for that special card for their collection and chatting can waste valuable hunting time!

This can mean that collecting postcards is a rather solitary hobby and whilst it can get you out of the house when you're searching for new post cards to add to your collection, it is not normally associated with making lots of new friends. However this doesn't need to be the case. Many areas have their own postcard club and this offers you an ideal opportunity to not only learn more about the hobby but also to meet new people and make friends who have a similar interest.

The idea of going somewhere for the first time can be daunting, especially if you think everyone knows everyone else, so choosing a meeting close to a holiday is a good idea. Generally the holiday meetings of any club will have some kind of festive theme even if it's only store bought cookies in the interval. If there is not a club in your area you could also consider starting one. You could advertise it in your church bulletin or local paper and you just might be surprised to find out how many share your love for postcards. It is after all, the third most popular hobby in the world.

Most club meetings will have one or two dealers whose stock you can look through at a far more leisurely pace than at a fair, where there are so many stalls to get round in a very limited time. Teas and coffees are also on offer and this allows plenty of time for a chat. You are then more likely to meet someone who shares your collecting interest and there is also the possibility of sharing information or even swapping cards.

The main event of the evening is generally a talk on a postcard related theme that is illustrated with cards from the speakers own card collection. Some clubs have other events such as auctions, short talks given by members, quiz nights and outings. They usually produce a newsletter that will be posted to you in advance of the next meeting letting you know about the forthcoming talk and which dealers have agreed to come.

It is useful to remember that most collectors are as isolated in their collecting as you are and would also benefit from making new contacts. Most clubs welcome new members so take a deep breath and go and have some fun!

Remember you all have postcard collecting in common.

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