Why has the once popular philately declined, and why was it on fire in the first place?

The once very popular philately has gradually declined, mainly due to the following reasons:

1. The popularization of the Internet has made it easier to obtain information.

People can easily access a great deal of historical and cultural knowledge through online searches, digital libraries, etc., and no longer need to rely on the limited medium of stamps.

2. The fast pace of society and diversified entertainment options give people more choices to fill their spare time.

In contrast, the process of collecting stamps may seem tedious, requiring patience, and gradually failing to satisfy people's need for instant entertainment and fulfillment.

3. People's values are also evolving.

In the past, many people may regard stamp collecting as an investment, hoping to gain financial returns through collecting stamps. However, modern society increasingly emphasizes the satisfaction and experience of the spiritual dimension, and people pay more attention to enjoying the present life rather than focusing too much on the material returns in the future. This has also led to a gradual loss of interest in stamp collecting as a traditional form of investment.

4. The cultural atmosphere of society is also changing.

With the advancement of science and technology and the development of globalization, people pay more attention to international exchanges and cultural integration, and the collection of specific regions and cultures emphasized by philately gradually fails to meet people's diversified cultural needs.

In the heyday of philately, people's fervor for stamps was comparable to some popular modern pastimes, such as chasing dramas and online shopping. Back then, stamps were not just a postal tool, but a carrier of culture.

People were able to learn about the history, culture, customs and even political changes of different countries by collecting stamps from different regions and periods. At the same time, stamps are also regarded as potentially valuable investments, and many people believe that by collecting stamps they can reap financial rewards in the future. These factors ****together contributed to the upsurge of the stamp collecting craze.

The philatelic boom of the past was like a fashion storm that swept people's interest and enthusiasm. At that time, stamps were not only a carrier of letters, but also a cultural symbol with a certain collector's value. People believed that by collecting and keeping stamps, not only could they record history, but they might also exchange them for some material or spiritual rewards in the future.