I have always been interested in postcards but only became an avid collector in 1997. As the catastrophes of El Nino have shown us in 1998, landmarks and buildings can vanish without warning.
Postcards are a link to the past.
Postcard Publications Postcard Collector , POB 1050, Dubuque, IA 52004-9969. This is a monthly magazine for postcard collectors. They feature good articles on the many types of postcards. I have found some great cards through the dealers that advertise in this publication. Gloria's Postcard Corner , POB 507, Denison, TX 75021-0507.