Postcards are fascinating and collectable in lots of different ways. Each is a snapshot of the past: a moment, a slice of social history, frozen in time. 

Collecting Information

No hobby quite compares with collecting postcards in the way it caters for all interests...

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Buying & Selling

The Postcard Traders Association represents the UK's foremost dealers, auctioneers, fair organisers, publishers and accessory distributors amongst its members.

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Fairs & Events

Check out our listing of UK and overseas fairs, organised by PTA members and Collector's clubs

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The Symbol of Fair Trading

Postcard Traders Association membership allows you to display the badge of 'Postcard Professionalism'.

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PTA Postcard Shows

Annual 'Festival of Cards' two-day show held at Shepton Mallet in March

Spring and Autumn South of England Postcard Fairs. Two-day shows held at Woking Leisure Centre. Sept 2020 CANCELLED

Picture Postcard Monthly - the top magazine for postcard collectors across the land – with buyers from around Britain, and subscribers in 24 countries outside of the UK. 56 pages every month, including news, views, stories and feature articles. Also regular reports on club news, a diary of forthcoming fairs around the country, a list of fair organisers with their contact details, reports on auctions and a vibrant letters page. www.picturepostcardmagazine.co.uk

Formed in 1975 the Postcard Traders Association represents the UK's foremost dealers (and increasingly from overseas!), auctioneers, fair organisers, publishers and accessory distributors amongst its members. All have been vetted to ensure that the high standards and objectives set upon its foundation are maintained to help in protecting collectors against unfair or dubious trading practices.