<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Steven's Stamps & Coins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steven's Stamps & Coins]]></description><link>https://www.stevenstampscoins.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 03:16:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stevenstampscoins.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Collectibles Require a Trusted Expert to Verify Their Authenticity and Historical Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every collector reaches a point where curiosity turns into caution. At first, it’s all discovery. Finding something interesting, learning the basics, maybe setting a few items aside. But eventually, a different kind of question comes up: “How do I know this is real?” It’s not always easy to answer on your own. At Steven’s Stamps &#38; Coins, I’ve had more conversations about collectibles authentication than just about any other topic. And I understand why. The market for rare collectibles,...]]></description><link>https://www.stevenstampscoins.com/post/rare-collectibles-require-a-trusted-expert-to-verify-their-authenticity-and-historical-value</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ec1236d73f9b100a48ab9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/082d80_726affb017444b40b048e12439145220~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Rare Coin in Our Shop Has a Story That Begins with Careful Selection and Decades of Passion]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve spent any time collecting, you’ve probably had that moment... The one where a coin catches your attention for reasons you can’t quite explain at first. It might be the way the light reflects off its surface. The detail in the design. Or maybe just the quiet realization that it has been in circulation, or carefully preserved, for far longer than any of us. That moment is what drew me into collecting many years ago. And it’s the same reason I continue today through Steven’s Stamps &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.stevenstampscoins.com/post/every-rare-coin-in-our-shop-has-a-story-that-begins-with-careful-selection-and-decades-of-passion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ec027c8425dc5576e22a9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/082d80_bac28f29dea24e76ba8baf69a3817ce3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginners Often Ask Which Specific Coins and Stamps They Should Save for a Long-Term Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever found yourself holding onto an old coin or a stack of stamps and wondering, “Should I keep these?”... you’re already on the path many collectors start with. It’s a question I hear often through Steven’s Stamps &#38; Coins, especially from those just beginning their journey: What coins and stamps to collect, and how do you know what’s worth saving? The truth is, there isn’t a single perfect answer. But there are some clear principles that can help you make confident, informed...]]></description><link>https://www.stevenstampscoins.com/post/beginners-often-ask-which-specific-coins-and-stamps-they-should-save-for-a-long-term-collection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ebf5b74254bcae086f85e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:35:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/082d80_6431384bce5e4b5aa0df8c97ab442643~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Stamps Remain a Classic Investment for Collectors Across the United States and Abroad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every so often, someone will ask me a question that sounds simple on the surface: “Are rare stamps actually a good investment?” Well, it’s a fair question.. and an honest one, too. I usually pause before answering, not because I don’t have an opinion, but because the answer depends on how you look at collecting in the first place. If you’re only thinking in terms of numbers, you might miss what makes stamp collecting, philately, so enduring. At Steven’s Stamps &#38; Coins, I’ve seen collectors...]]></description><link>https://www.stevenstampscoins.com/post/rare-stamps-remain-a-classic-investment-for-collectors-across-the-united-states-and-abroad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ebe516d73f9b100a48430</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:31:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/082d80_843f49c9b73642e4a09f9b33aa0c9439~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_865,h_865,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Steven</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>