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The Other Mount Collectors Trust: Showgard

Prinz isn’t the only name serious collectors reach for. Here’s what makes Showgard mounts worth knowing too.

A printing mistake in 1918 created one of the most valuable stamps in the world. Here’s the story of the Inverted Jenny.

Cleaning a coin feels like the responsible thing to do. It’s actually the fastest way to cut its value. Here’s what collectors do instead.

New stamps come out every year, and your album pages need to keep up. Here’s how Scott supplements keep a collection current.

The 19th Amendment, a 1970 postage stamp, and a US dollar coin are all connected, and worth knowing whichever side of this hobby you’re on.

Hinges were standard for generations, but they leave a mark mounts don’t. Here’s the real difference, and when a hinge is still fine to use.

One coin, one slot, one date at a time. Here’s why HE Harris coin folders are such a satisfying way to build a collection.

The Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, was issued in 1840. Here’s the story, and why it still shapes how we store stamps today.

Measuring your stamp before buying mounts takes about two minutes and saves you from reordering. Here’s exactly how.

Acid-free, crystal clear, and sized for nearly every stamp. Here’s why Prinz mounts earn a permanent spot in serious collections.