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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.
Are the forever postage stamps good for the new increase?
That is the purpose of the Forever Stamps. They always equal the first class cost. It does not matter what you pay for them.
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.
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.
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.
Is there any truth to the news that the postal service will no longer accept old stamps after the first of the year?
Stamps that are currently being used are still good into the new year . Buy the forever stamp that is honored even when the postal rate goes up .
How many forever stamps for a 1.4 oz letter?
2 stamps. ! stamp is good for up to one ounce, 21 cents for second ounce.
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.
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 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.
What is the 2013 US postage rate?
As of March 21, 2013, the current US postage rate is 46 cents for letters that weigh 1 ounce or less. Additional ounces cost another 20 cents. International letters cost $1.10 an ounce. A good idea is to buy so called Forever Stamps, which can be used forever.
