What's in your refrigerator?

Shown on the left is collector/dealer Steven Tan, 68, of Malaysia. He and the hobby were featured in an article that appears today in the on-line edition of the Malaysia Star.

Since the mid-1970s, Tan has been managing director of International Stamp & Coin in Malaysia. He also the publisher of several catalogues on stamps, coins and paper money.

In the article, Tan gives some rather unusual advice. “Since the weather is so hot in Malaysia, do you know I used to recommend that stamp collectors keep their collections in the fridge!"

“Really ? because that will keep them in perfect condition. Nowadays you have chemical free stamp albums, but it’s not the same."

Huh?

To read the entire article, click here.