Q. Where can I find checks to collect?
A. Depending upon the type of checks you collect, you may find them
at garage sales, estate sales, stamp or paper shows, on eBay®, or
from stamp or paper dealers. We list links to dealers that advertise
in The Check Collector on the
Web Resources page.
Q. Does ASCC have any tips on how to search eBay® to locate checks and other financial documents? A. eBay®, of course, has its own tutorial on searching techniques, and you should certainly read that first, but we DO have some search tips. To view them, Click Here.
Q. If I have a check with ragged or damaged edges, should I trim the
edges to improve the appearance?
A. No, you should NEVER trim a check. If you repair an edge or tear,
be sure to use archival quality tape. NEVER use non-archival scotch
tape.
Q. Should I collect cut squares of revenue imprints on checks? And
should I cut imprints from entire checks for such a collection?
A. If you locate a cut square item and it is of interest, by all
means collect it. However, NEVER cut an entire check or other
document to extract a cut square.
Q. How can I contact other ASCC member to sell, purchase or trade
checks and other documents?
A. As an ASCC member, you may submit a short notice to buy or trade
for publication in the Member Exchange listing in The Check Collector.
If you wish to publish a small advertisement for selling, rates are as low
as $15 per issue of The Check Collector.
Q. What reference materials are available for check collecting?
A. ASCC has a library of reference material, and the contents are
listed on the Library
Resources page. We suggest you start here. Many of these
publications are available for purchase from various dealers.
You may use Google® to locate them. We are working to make our
entire website a good resource for collectors of various levels.
Q. Does ASCC hold meetings for its members or have local chapters
that hold regular meeting for members?
A. ASCC meetings may be held at major paper money shows. Check
their programs to see whether one is - or offer to hold one -
contact an ASCC officer for information if interested. ASCC does
not have local chapters, but don't let that stop you from organizing
informal check collecting meetings in your area. If you do, let
us know and encourage other members of your group to join ASCC.