According to the US Postal Code P022.1.4 - Reuse of stamps with intent to cause loss to the government or the USPS is punishable by fine and imprisonment.
It is not envelopes that are postmarked (franked), it is the stamps on the envelopes (so that they can not be used twice). Therefore they are franked when fist processed in the sorting office.
This is a postal service for business etc. The mail is franked instead of having to stick on stamps. There are four different levels of serivce offered.
Frank, "He was frank with me"
yep! unless you have franked dividends
The franked letter has the frank printed on it. This frank includes a unique serial number of the machine and/or the initials of the franking machine user, and/or a postal license number that can be traced back to the user.
Yes, reusing is the best thing you can do.
A franked envelope is a type of envelope that has been pre-approved for mailing, typically marked with a stamp or an official mark indicating that postage has already been paid. This system is often used by government bodies and organizations to streamline mail handling and reduce costs. Franked envelopes can be sent without the need for additional postage, as they indicate that the sender has already fulfilled the postage requirement.
Reusing means to use again or to put back into service. The term is widely known and used in the recycling of objects and then later 'reusing; them; such as recycling paper and reusing the material to create other products.
Yes, they have value. Some of them can be very valuable, depending on the type of markings it has, what the dates are and what locations are involved. Stampless covers are pretty challenging area to evaluate, it would be best to consult a dealer or knowledgable collector in your area.
If you want it to go someplace through the mail system, you have to show payment of the appropriate fee. This is normally done with a postage stamp or meter. Exceptions to this are Congress franked mail (they put their name where the stamp would go. Soldiers in combat zones are often given free mail rights.
Reusing. Recycling uses a lot of energy.
Reusing means to use again or to put back into service. The term is widely known and used in the recycling of objects and then later 'reusing; them; such as recycling paper and reusing the material to create other products.