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That is the purpose of the Forever Stamps. They always equal the first class cost. It does not matter what you pay for them.
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Can you use a forever stamp even if the postage rate has gone up from 41 cents to 42 cents?
Yes, the Forever stamps are good for as long as you have them! I continue to use ones purchased about a year ago and have had no problems. If you look they don't have any numeric value on them.
Are us postage stamps a good investment?
Stamp collector's willing to pay are fading out. Their avg. age is 60. But because of ebay, there's a little resurgence amoungst younger people. No matter, the only stamps anyone will really ever pay for are with a certificate, and there are 3 companies, the the two most prominant being PSE and PSAG. But even with a certificate ideally stamps graded 95 or 98+ will be in demand. 98+s are your best bet. The more expensive such stamps, the rarer they are and the more of a chance they'll go up over time. The best place to sell is at a really elite auction, which don't happen too often. In general, no, postage stamps are not a good investment. People that collect them do it for the enjoyment. Because of the large reduction in postage due to electronic communications, the use of stamps is falling greatly in the US, Asia and Europe. With the fall in usage, the interest in the hobby is declining. But there's been a resurgence because of the grading companies begun by Randy Shoemaker and sites like eBay. In the short term, stamps are kind of hot right now, if you're savy enough to find a diamond in the rough amongst the very risky propositions on eBay. I've done it, so I know it can be done.
According to the law of supply What does an increase in the price of a good service or resource lead to an increase in?
Supply. If you are a supplier of a good - the price for your good increase - you will produce more to take advantage of this
If a is an inferior good and consumer income risesthe demand for a will?
Inferior goodA good for which an INCREASE(decrease) in consumer income will lead to a DECREASE(increase) in demand for that good.Normal GoodA good for which an INCREASE(decrease) in consumer income will lead to a INCREASE(decrease) in demand for that good.
What is the effect of an increase in consumer income on demand for a good?
They both will increase (or decrease).
Can you use the forever liberty bell stamp for current first class postage?
Yes. The Liberty Bell Forever stamps can be used at the current First Class rate forever... hence the name "Forever stamp". They are worth whatever the current First Class rate is. For example, the rate currently (Dec. 2010) is $0.44. The Forever stamps are worth that amount right now, even if they were purchased at a lower rate before the increase in May 2009. If the rate would happen to increase again, the Forever stamps would be valued at whatever the new rate would be, whether they are purchased before or after the increase.
Are your 2008 first class postage stamps still good for 2009?
Forever stamps are still good for the new rates. Stamps with a 42-cent denomination require another 2 cents of added postage to meet the current rate of 44 cents.
Why are the first Forever stamps no longer being honored as sufficient postage?
There is only one Forever Stamp, it pictures the US Liberty Bell and says First Class Postage. It is good only for the first ounce of a letter, anything more in weight requires additional postage. There are many other non-denominated stamps that may say First Class Postage, but they are not Forever Stamps, they were created for a specific rate. These stamps are still valid for that amount of postage, but they must be supplemented to make the full rate necessary.
Can I use last year's postage stamps even though the price has now gone up?
They are still valid, but you have to add additional postage to make up the 44 cent rate. Unless they are the Forever Stamps, in which case you can still use them for up to an ounce of First Class postage.
Why is the word 'forever' printed on some US postage stamps?
These are the new Forever stamps issued by the United States. They are good for the first ounce of First Class mail. It does not matter what the rate is, you purchase them at the current rate. Even if the postage rate goes up, it is still valid.
Why doesn't my postage stamp have a value on it?
There's a good chance that is a "forever" stamp, meaning it will cover the cost of postage for an envelope, even if the price of stamps increases.It can also be a stamp printed by the post office for an upcoming rate increase. Since they don't know exactly how much will be authorized, they mark it 1st Class Postage and then can sell it at the appropriate rate. This link below will tell you the designs.
Will forever stamps ever not be good?
At this point there is no expectation that a Forever Stamp will not be valid. It was designed to be used for the first ounce of First Class Mail in the US. Other than Special Delivery Stamps, no US stamps have been invalidated for postage since the Civil War.
Forever stamp is how many ounces?
The Forever stamp is good for the postage for the first ounce of a letter. Additional ounces are less expensive. The Forever stamps were to created to prevent having to reissue stamps every time a new rate was approved.
What if stamps do not have an amount on them?
If you are talking about USA stamps then it probably is a "forever" stamp good for the first class rate of one ounce or less. It is the Liberty Bell. During the last 2 decades, the US Postal Service has issued non-denominated stamps for use when they were unsure of the amount that would be authorized for a rate increase. There is a page on their web site that shows the pictures and values for these stamps. Some stamps may not be postage stamps at all but they have the same shapes. They are advertising or hobby items. I have seen stamps with each country's flag on them for collecting.
Do they sell forever stamps?
According to the USPS web site, "Forever Stamps can be used to mail a one-ounce letter regardless of when the stamps are purchased or used and no matter how prices may change in the future." The United States Postal Service and its predecessors have not devalued any US Postage stamps since the Civil War.
Is breast cancer stamps a forever stamp?
Yes. They currently sell for 60 cents compared to 49 cents. The extra money goes for breast cancer research.
Can you use a forever stamp even if the postage rate has gone up from 41 cents to 42 cents?
Yes, the Forever stamps are good for as long as you have them! I continue to use ones purchased about a year ago and have had no problems. If you look they don't have any numeric value on them.
