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Can I use stamps purchased before the price increases on 6th April and use them after the price increase?
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∙ 15y ago
Yes you can.
Stamps with fixed values on them (such as 1p, 5p, etc.) will still be worth the same amount after the increase.
However, stamps that say 1st, 1st Large, 2nd etc. will automatically increase in value when the price changes - so a 1st stamp now will still be valid for 1st after the change.
It's therefore well worth stocking up on these stamps before the price increases, especially as this is probably the largest single price increase the Royal Mail has ever inflicted on its loyal customers. The "1st Large" stamp, in particular, is set to go up in price by nearly 20%.
Remember that you can use these stamps as part payment on items requiring a higher amount of postage. For example, 2 "1st" stamps are worth 72p (78p after the increase), 3 "1st Large" stamps are worth £1.56 (£1.83 after the increase).
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When will the cost of stamps go up?
My understanding is that the USPS wants a 2-cent increase, but since this amount is above the rate of inflation, they will have to justify the raise before the board which may not agree to it. I also believe that increases , if any, will always occur on May 1, from now on.
Are stamps purchased to enable postal delivery services are an example of user fees?
Yes
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.
When will current stamp prices increase?
The price of stamps went to $.42 this past Monday.
Can you use a forever stamp even if the postage rate has gone up from 41 cents to 42 cents?
Yes, the Forever stamps are good for as long as you have them! I continue to use ones purchased about a year ago and have had no problems. If you look they don't have any numeric value on them.
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.
Are all first-class stamps still valid?
Yes, first-class stamps are always valid for mailing letters within the same country, regardless of when they were purchased. However, the cost of postage may increase over time, so additional stamps may be required if the postage rate has gone up since the stamps were purchased.
What is the current price of first class US mail stamps?
The current price for a stamp is .46 cents for one ounce. The price increases .20 cents for each additional ounce for flat letters. Forever Stamps can be purchased at any time; they are locked in prices that can be used any time in the future without having to add additional postage when the rates increase.
Where can commemorative stamps from Great Britain be purchased?
It may be purchased online from StampsForSale which has many commemorative stamps. You may also shop at RoyalMail which has a variety of gifts and stamps.
If you have a book of stamps purchased prior to the new increase are those stamps still okay to use or do you need to buy 2 cent stamps to go along with the 42 cent stamps?
If they say 42 cents on them, you need the additional 2 cent stamps to make up the difference. If they are 'Forever' stamps, they are valid for one ounce of First Class Postage regardless of the cost.
When will the cost of stamps go up?
My understanding is that the USPS wants a 2-cent increase, but since this amount is above the rate of inflation, they will have to justify the raise before the board which may not agree to it. I also believe that increases , if any, will always occur on May 1, from now on.
Do commemorative stamp yearbooks include stamps?
The ones purchased from the US Postal Service include the stamps.
When will stamps increase in US?
its chicken simple
How long after they are issued do commemorative stamps increase in value?
Stamps typicall see an increase in value after the 1st year on the market. This does vary depending on the stamp.
Why doesn't the post office put the price on some stamps?
Usually it because they were printed shortly before a rate increase is expected and they want to sell them at the first class rate, but that rate is not known when the stamps are printed. (The reason that it would not be known is that a board had to approve rate increases. The post office might ask for a 3 cent increase but be allowed less than that. Starting this year, cost-of-living increases will allowed without any board approval.) Another case would be the new "forever stamp" who value will automatically go up to match the current rate.
Is the price of stamps going up in 2010?
No. There will not be any increase in stamps in 2010. An increase is in the works for 2011 Howard Bailes DMTHealth Natural body renewal
Are you eligible for food stamps?
Any food product that can be purchased at a grocery store (provided it is not taxable and not hot such as food purchased at an in-store restaurant or deli) can be purchased with food stamps. There is an exception to the non-taxable rule whereby soda and candy are sometimes taxed. But those foods can be purchased with food stamps and the tax will be taken off.
