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Stamps show that you have paid the money to have the letter delivered.

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can you use stamps for first class mail?

Depends where you are. Some countries issue stamps for first class mail, some don't.


Do you need 2 stamps to mail to Canada?

In a standard size envelope, as of June 2009, you need 75 cents in stamps to mail an envelope up to 1 ounce to Canada. You could use two 44 cent stamps (you would be paying too much) or you can buy 75 cents of stamps at a post office. You need an additional 25 cents worth of stamps for each additional ounce or fraction of an ounce. Letters over 3.5 ounces have different rates.


How many first class forever stamps do you need to put to mail a letter from California to Bermuda?

You cannot use the Forever Stamps on foreign postage. The international agreement indicates that value must be shown on stamps used for international mail. The current cost for up to one ounce is 98 cents.


Can you use 2 forever stamps to mail a letter to Canada?

Yes, according to the USPS "Frequently Asked Questions" site:Can Forever stamps be used for international mail?Customers can use Forever stamps for international mail, but since all international prices are higher than domestic prices, customers will need to attach additional postage. The value of the Forever stamp is the domestic First-Class Mail one-ounce letter price in effect on the day of use.http://faq.usps.com/eCustomer/iq/usps/request.do?create=kb:USPSFAQ&view%28%29=c[c_uspsse10242011]&varset%28source%29=sourceType:embeddedSince "forever" stamps (as of Jan 2012) are worth 45 cents, and mail to Canada costs 85 cents (as of Jan 2012), you can use two "forever" stamps on the mail to send it to Canada.


What are advantages between email over pastel mail?

Email doesn'ts cost anything but when you use postal mail you are buying stamps

Related questions

Can you use us postage to mail from italy?

No, you have to use stamps from the country of origin of the mail. In this case you will have to use Italian postage stamps.


Do royal mail stamps work from America to UK?

No they are not valid for use in the United States. You must use stamps of the country of origins when mailing something, in this case, the US.


Can you use Forever stamps to mail a letter from the US to the UK and would you need to use more than one?

No, you may not. Forever stamps, because they do not contain a value, cannot be used for international mail.


How many stamps would you need to mail a small bracelet from Florida to Canada?

You would have to use 2 stamps to get a small envelope from Florida to Canada. If you do not want to use stamps, you can take it to the post office and it will cost roughly 72 cents to mail it.


Can you use regular stamps on first class mail?

Yes, you can use regular stamps on first class mail. Most letters that you would mail only take one or two stamps.


How many liberty Bell Forever Stamps do you need for mailing internationally?

You are not allowed to use the Forever Stamps for international mail. They are for domestic (inside the US) use only.


Can you use the forever stamps for postage from US to Canada. I have a regular letter which would take 2 forever stamps. Can these stamps be used or do I need a stamp that shows the value of the sta?

No you cannot use them. Forever stamps can only be used for domestic (inside the US) mail. They must have a value on them for international mail.


Can I use American stamps in Canada?

YES, although the denomination is different for US lettermail.


How many stamps to mail a postcard from Egypt to US and Can I use US Stamps?

No you cannot use US stamps. Items mailed must have the stamps of the country of origin on them. Most shops will be able to provide you with the appropriate stamps to use to mail with their cards, or visit their post office!


How much Indian stamps do you need to put from sending from US?

When you are sending mail internationally, you use the stamps of the country you're sending FROM, not the country you're sending to.


can you use stamps for first class mail?

Depends where you are. Some countries issue stamps for first class mail, some don't.


Can you use us stamps to mail to Sweden?

Yes.