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Postage and Shipping
"Just pay postage and handling" We are all very aware of that phrase. Ask and answer your shipping and postage questions here and we'll try to stamp out an answer for you.
13,975 Questions
HOW MANY STAMPS ARE NEEDED FOR A 12 OUNCE ENVELOPE?
It depends mainly on the weight. Take it to the post office and they will happily calculate this for you. (I can't actually guarantee they'll be happy about it, though they certainly should be happy that someone is still using the US mail.)
What is the name of a collection of postage stamps starting with pH?
Philatelists collect stamps and postal history.
How much would a 1973 postal service employee stamp be worth?
US postage rate increases -- for ordinary first class letters
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June, 1932 up to 3 cents from 2 cents.
July, 1958 up to 4 cents
Jan , 1963 up to 5 cents
July, 1968 up to 6 cents
May, 1971 up to 8 cents <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
June, 1974 up to 10 cents
June, 1976 up to 13 cents
June, 1978 up to 15 cents
May , 1981 up to 18 cents
Nov , 1981 up to 20 cents
Feb , 1985 up to 22 cents
June, 1988 up to 25 cents
June, 1991 up to 29 cents
Jan , 1995 up to 32 cents
June, 1999 up to 33 cents
Jan , 2001 up to 34 cents
June, 2002 up to 37 cents
Jan , 2006 up to 39 cents
May , 2007 up to 41 cents
May , 2008 up to 42 cents
May , 2009 up to 44 cents
The cost for the first ounce of postage in 2003 was 37 cents. It had been at that rate since June 2, 2002.
Which county was the first to issue a Christmas postage stamp?
US states do not issue postage stamps. The US post office issued their first Christmas stamp in 1962.
Canada issued the first stamp referred to as a Christmas Stamp. It was the map issue of 1898 and said XMAS 1898 on the stamp.
What was the price of postage stamps in 1955?
Cost of a postage stamp was dependant on the face value of the stamp usually available in many denominations. The most common rate stamp is for First Class Mail. In the United States in the 1950's that was 3 cents for the first ounce up until 1958. On August first the rate went up to 4 cents.
How do you unstick mint postage stamps that have got damp and are stuck together?
Just throw them in a bowl of water. After several hours, place them on a sheet of wax paper with a page of newspaper above and below the wax. Let them dry overnight. Use a gluestick to adhere the stamps to an envelope when ready to post.
Which is the worlds expensive stamps?
Currently the Swedish "Treskilling" Yellow, or 3 skilling banco color error is the most valuable stamp to have been sold recently, selling for over 2.5 million Swedish Kroner the last time it changed hands. Only one example is known, but it is possible that there are others.
Although it hasn't been auctioned in a long time, the unique British Guiana One Penny Magenta is estimated to have a value of between seven and ten million dollars and sold for $9.5 million at Sotheby's in New York that last time is was sold.
How much did a first class stamp cost in 1922?
Postage in 1928 was was 2 cents for a First Class letter in the US. It went up to 3 cents in July 1932. A postcard could be mailed for 1 cent.
How much was postage in the 1950's?
In the U.S., 3 cents for the first ounce of a letter from 1932 until 31 July 1958. 4 cents from 1 August 1958 until 6 January 1963.
Can you tape a US postage stamp to your envelope for mailing?
I have. I have completely taped and envelope for fear my envelope may tear and my letter/ personals fall out. Mailman hasn't complained yet and I've don't this several times.
What is the value of a July 4 1959 4 cent postage stamp?
what is the value of a July 4, 1959 United states postage stamp. I found some old stamps at a flea market inside of some romance books. What do i do with them?
Type of stamps found
- Champion of liberty stamp, united states postage its a 4 cent stamp-Simon Bolivar issue
- Champion of liberty stamp, united states postage its a 8 cent stamp-Simon Bolivar issue
- Champion of liberty stamp, united states postage it a 8 cent stamp-Ernst Reuter issue
If they are in mint condition you can put enough of them to total 44 cents on an envelope and use them for postage. Most US stamps issued after 1940 are only worth face value. So many of them were issued and so many saved by collectors or misguided speculators that stamps dealers in most cases will not even pay face value for them. Just for fun I routinely buy stamps issued back to
to the 1940's and use them for postage....
How much is the orange US postage stamp with the letter A worth?
{| |- | Scott Number 1735. These are the first class stamps. They have a face value of 15 cents. They are still valid for postage within the US for 15 cents. |}
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.
How much is 2 cent US postage envelope worth?
US Postage stamps from the last 50 or so years are pretty much worth their face value. In large quantities, dealers will buy them for 80 cents on the dollar. You would be better off using them for postage, unless your really need cash. The US has not devalued their stamps since the Civil War, so any stamp issued can be used for postage. Stamped evelopes are sllightly rarer than postage stamps, but not as many people collect them. They are referred to as "Back of the Book" items as they are listed in the catalogs behind the normal postage stamps. Selling or buying a single stamp is usually not worth the effort to a dealer unless they are of high value. They can make their profits on buying in bulk and selling them in smaller lots. Older stamps may be worth a bit more. High value stamps, the half dollar and up values, are rarer and worth more. To maximize your profits in stamps, you need to fully identify the stamp, including knowing the catalog number, perferations, watermarks, condition and other factors. If you look it up in the catalog there is a price listed. That price is what a buyer should expect to pay a dealer for the stamp. If you are selling, you should consider yourself lucky if you get half that amount. Look for special markings. Stamps on envelopes can be worth more, particularly with picture cancellations, First Day Cancellations and special locations. Find a philatelist and ask for more information!
What is cost of first class postage stamp 1995?
The US domestic rate for an ordinary 1st-class letter was 32 cents in 1995.
Yes, many 13 cent stamps have been issued. They are currently not available through the post office.
What is the E postage stamps value?
Stamps with letter denomination values:
STAMP VALUE DATE of rate change
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A 15 cents 5/29/78
B 18 cents 3/22/81
C 20 cents 11/1/81 (!)
D 22 cents 2/17/85
E 25 cents 4/3/88 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
F 29 cents 2/3/91
G 32 cents 1/1/95
H 33 cents 1/10/99
None are particularly scarce except for one H post card
rate which was printed but never issued. However a few were
actually used.
What is the value of single postage stamp?
Depending on which of the one dollar stamps you have, it could be worth a great amount of money. One dollar stamps have been issued since 1892 when a $1 commemorative stamp (Scott #241) was issued. This beautiful showed Isabella Pledging Her Jewels to help Columbus finance his trip to the new world. If THIS is the stamp you have, then is is worth over $2,500 in MNH condition.
Stamps with letter denomination values:
STAMP VALUE DATE of rate change
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A 15 cents 5/29/78
B 18 cents 3/22/81
C 20 cents 11/1/81 (!)
D 22 cents 2/17/85
E 25 cents 4/3/88
F 29 cents 2/3/91
G 32 cents 1/1/95
H 33 cents 1/10/99
None are particularly scarce except for one H post card
rate which was printed but never issued. However a few were
actually used.
How much did a first class postage stamp cost in 1978?
Cost of a postage stamp was dependent on the face value of the stamp. The most common rate stamp is for First Class Mail. In the United States 1977 that was 13 cents for the first ounce.
Do you need to put a stamp on a postcard?
Usually, postcards have a (place stamp here!) In short, this is where the stamp should be placed!!
Cost of first class postage stamp in 2008?
As of May 18, 2008, its 34 cents. If you have those stamps that just say "First Class Postage", those are good even after price hikes, no matter the price when you paid for them. Dan
