Rita posted a question on the '09 board about stamps. I replied on it with my suggestion, and figured it would be helpful for all of us 10'ers too
I just bought 300 of the Forever stamps. The postage rate is going up again in either April or May, but the Forever stamps are always going to be valid. I spent about $126 on all of them, and I plan to use them for STD's, thank yous after the shower, and thank yous after the wedding. Just a thought to save money in the future. I may actually end up ordering more anyway, and use them for my Christmas cards too.
rocketsummer17
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Sorry for being clueless...Whats a forever stamp?
AdriandSteve
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I was thinking about this too when i read that.
I wish the Forever stamps at least had other designs.
Future Mrs H
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Such a great idea!!! Thank you!
CloudNine
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funny, i said that to john about 2 weeks ago cuz i thought it was a good idea and then i couldnt bring myself to spending so much money on stamps so i said iw as gonna do it in spurts
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Posted by rocketsummer17
Sorry for being clueless...Whats a forever stamp?
From usps.com:
'On May 12, 2008, in Washington, DC, the Postal Service™ re–issued the non–denominated First–Class Mail definitive Forever Stamp™ (Liberty Bell). The stamp was designed by Carl T. Herrman of Carlsbad, California. The stamp was first issued in 2007.
The Forever stamp will always be valid as First–Class postage on standard envelopes weighing one ounce or less, regardless of any subsequent increases in the First–Class rate. The stamp art depicts the Liberty Bell, which is perhaps the most prominent and recognizable symbol associated with American independence. Over the years, the historic significance of the bell’s message has transcended our national borders, and today the Liberty Bell is an international icon of freedom. Replicas of the Liberty Bell exist in all fifty states and the District of Columbia.
The stamp art features a computer–generated image of the Liberty Bell by nationally acclaimed artist Tom Engeman of Brunswick, Maryland. His previous projects for the Postal Service include stamped cards for Carlsbad Caverns National Park (2002), Ohio University (2003), and Columbia University (2003), as well as the 2003 American Eagle definitive stamp, and the National World War II Memorial stamp issued in 2004.'
a forever stamp is purchased at todays price and is valid forever even if the price of stamps go up
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Posted by AdriandSteve
I was thinking about this too when i read that.
I wish the Forever stamps at least had other designs.
I agree, but I'm not willing to lose money just because of a design on a stamp
rocketsummer17
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Thanks for explaining it to me!! These stamps are seriously valid forever? That seems too good to be true!!
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Posted by AdriandSteve
I was thinking about this too when i read that.
I wish the Forever stamps at least had other designs.
I agree, but I'm not willing to lose money just because of a design on a stamp
this is true.
Yankees2323
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yep it is,... i bought a whole bunch a few yrs ago and still can use them today and the price of stamps went us since then,,, i think ill be buying more asap..
TheLadyJ
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Posted by rocketsummer17
Thanks for explaining it to me!! These stamps are seriously valid forever? That seems too good to be true!!
It's the post office's way of getting money now. When they make announcements like this people rush to get stamps and they see a sudden increase in revenue.
rocketsummer17
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I think I might stop at the post office on the way home!! Lets hope they are still open!!
SummerGroom10
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Its a good idea, but they dont really have any weddingy (I know not a real word) stamps... It is like the liberty bell and something else... I dont know if that even makes a difference...
MrsC2010
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yeah i know i should save some money but i like the wedding stamps...so i will probably wait
T E R I
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Definitely good idea, i know i don't pay attention to the stamp when i get things in the mail-so i don't care abou the design
jenniejdyl
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great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
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Posted by MrsC2010
yeah i know i should save some money but i like the wedding stamps...so i will probably wait
I think we're waiting for this reason.... if you go to their web site you can see the ones they offer in the forever stamps... Not something Colleen wanted on a wedding invitation...
