Can you still use older postage stamps?

Answer 1

Yes you can. The US Post Office allows the use of most of its previous issued stamps to be used as postage if they are in mint condition (new never used)( but stamps issued before 1861 were demonetized to prevent the "rebels" from using them, but you said OLD stamps.

That could be a problem, because US stamps go back to about 1847.

Let us assume you have a mint (never used) 15 cent stamp that was issued in 1893 as part of the Columbian Exposition and stuck it on a envelope, you just lost $224.85. Oops! The same stamp never hinged catalogs for $700. So be careful with your older stamps they may be worth a lot. Have them checked out by a dealer or stamp collector first.

(Scott Specialized Catalog of US Stamps, page 46)

Answer 2

Any stamp issued in the US since 1865 is valid for postage, they do not expire. You'll probably need more than one stamp to do the job, as it has to add up to the correct postage.

Actually it's since mid-1861 (right after the rebel states left the Union)

Answer 3

Stamps that were issued a long time ago should still be valid. Their face value (the value printed) is what they are worth for the post office, maybe a stamp collector values them even more (if they are old enough).

Answer 4

Typically, yes, though it might depend on how old. Also, you would likely need to use more of them since postage is often much higher than it used to be. Don't try to use an old stamp that doesn't have a high enough postage amount printed on it. Instead, use two, or combine it with a stamp with a lower amount on it (you can buy these at the post office as well).

Answer 5

Yes, although you may have to add extra postage to get up to the current rate.

Answer 6

Yes you can still use them at face value if they have not been cancelled (used). Which means you have to add additional postage to come up to the current 44 cent rate.

Answer 7

no you can not use old special deliary stamps

Answer 8

They are good forever, but the total amount has to equal current rate for first class or postcard, whatever you are mailing.

Answer 9

{| |- | Yes, they are still valid. The United States hasn't devalued postage since the Civil War. So you can continue to use them for postage at their face value. |}