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The first class Forever stamp is a stamp issued by the post office that remains open for use regardless of the rate changes in the future. Purchasing first class Forever stamps allows you to use those stamps no matter how the rates change.
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∙ 13y agoNo. You will need an additional 20 cents for nonmachinable letters (square envelopes).
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∙ 9y agoYes but you have to add 66 cents additional postage.
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∙ 14y agoA 'Forever' Stamp is always valid for a single ounce of First Class Mail within the United States. Other First Class stamps are valid only for their face value.
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∙ 12y agoyes you can because its just ok
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∙ 12y agoyes you can
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What does the 2010 Forever stamp look like and is it ok to still use them?
Yes, it is valid for the first ounce of First Class postage always and forever.
Can you still use a first class stamp regardless of the rate increase?
The Forever Stamps can still be used for a single ounce of first class postage. Other first class stamps can be used for their value, but additional postage must be added to it to make the current rate.
Can you still use the forever postage stamps to send mail or do you have to add more postage?
The entire purpose of the Forever Stamps was that you can use them for one ounce of First Class Postage forever. No additional postage is necessary.
Are forever stamps reusable?
No- they can only be used once. The "forever" feature is that their value is always the current first class rate, so that when rates go up, you can still use your uncanceled forever stamps without adding any extra postage.
Are the 2013 forever stamps still good?
Yes, that is why it is a Forever stamp. It will FOREVER be worth the cost of an ounce of 1rst class mail.
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.
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.
Are 2009 forever stamps still good to use?
Yes, you can still use a Forever stamp issued by the United States Postal Service in 2009. This was the revolutionary idea of the Forever stamp - you can purchase a first-class stamp at today's price then not have to purchase additional postage later when the price goes up. The stamp is called the "Forever Stamp" because it will be valid forever for a first class envelope.
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.
Can you use recently purchased stamps now postage has gone up?
In the US postage stamps are always valid. You do still have to have enough to cover the current postage cost. And Forever stamps are always valid for one ounce of first class mail, regardless of the actual cost.
Can you still use your Forever stamps?
Yes, you certainly can! In the US, and most countries, stamps do not lose there value, particularly if they are less than a few years old. And as long as the combination adds up to or exceeds the necessary value, they can be combined.
