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Does the post office charge for shipping purchased stamps?

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Yes, they do.

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Can I buy stamps from my mail carrier?

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You can in rural areas, although you can always ask your carrier if he or she has some.

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Can I get stamps delivered to my address by mail?

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USPS.com will send them right to your house. You can also order Stamped envelopes and shipping materials.

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How do I get a stamps-by-mail envelope to my address? I have done this in the past, and when they send me the stamps (which I pay by check), they usually send a new envelope for next time.

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If you need a stamps-by-mail envelope, leave a note in your mailbox for your letter carrier, or call 1-800-ASK-USPS and request one.

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What is the price for a stamp?

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At this writing, first-class postage costs 49¢ for the first ounce.

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Can I buy postcard stamps (34) from anywhere other than the post office?

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Most local USPS contract locations with a dedicated service desk do stock stamps in common denominations like this, where retail stores that only sell stamp booklets don't. The Find Locations tab on the USPS website is the fastest way to locate an authorized local vendor.

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Will delivery person take a personal check for stamps from my mailbox?

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If the delivery person knows you, yes. Otherwise, picture ID would be needed to verify the check.

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Does 7-Eleven sell stamps?

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Yes, as do most convenience stores.

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Does the carrier deliver the stamps when they are purchased online, or are they mailed to an address?

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A clerk or carrier will deliver them to the address you specify online.

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How long does it take to receive postage stamps by mail?

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Technically, 2 - 5 business days. However, USPS will send them directly from your local post office in a letter, so it will most likely arrive the day after you have ordered them. The only reason for delay would be if the stamps you ordered weren't available from your local PO and they had to be sent from another.

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Can I buy stamps by fax?

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No. The ways listed in the article are the only current ways of purchasing stamps.

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To whom do I make the check out at the local post office?

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U.S. Postal Service.

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Can I buy stamps at a gas station with cash?

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Some retail outlets sell stamps, but most gas stations don't.

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Are there any stamps for a new baby with an elephant on them?

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It's possible to order customized stamps on sites like zazzle.com where they print a photograph of your choosing, but the cost is about $25.80 for twenty 49-cent stamps, and they won't ship U.S. stamps to Canada.

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How can I buy US postage if I do not live in the US?

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Use the same procedures discussed above. Understand that U.S. postage is good only in the U.S. (or at U.S. military installations overseas).

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Is there any way that a company can have postage shipped to remote employee locations and billed to the company account?

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You can buy the postage online and have the printable postage slip sent to the remote employees' email address. Or, you can have the postage slip sent to your email and you forward it to your coworker's email address.

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What is the cost to mail a postcard?

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In early 2023, in the US, it was 40 cents.

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What's the difference between first class mail and priority mail?

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First class mail is cheaper but often slower. If you're mailing a parcel weighing more than 13 ounces, you must send it by priority mail. Priority mail includes certain features not offered with first class mail: automatic tracking and insurance coverage at no extra charge, while delivery signature, return receipt and COD (collect on delivery) are available only with priority mail.

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