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Will the post office deliver a letter if I accidentally placed the stamp on the left upper corner of the envelope?

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Yes.

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How do I reattach it?

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If you are taking it off and putting it back on again just peel it off gently and attach it exactly how you did the first time.

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Why wasn't the stamp on my envelope canceled by the USPS?

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Without knowing your exact situation, it's hard to say, but it was probably either a mistake on their part, or you misplaced the stamp. I once had a friend send me mail, and her stamp was in the top left rather than the top right, so her stamp was not canceled. I think nowadays canceling stamps is done by a machine, so perhaps the machine wasn't working.

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Can I put a stamp on the back of an envelope and mail it?

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No, because mail processors only look at the front of the envelope. Therefore, yours would look like it had no stamp.

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My letter was returned, so I changed the envelope. Since the stamps weren't used but they won't stick anymore, can I tape them to the new envelope?

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Use glue on the back of the stamp. If you use tape, they cannot mark the stamp and it might come back to you again.

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Can the post office stamp my letter instead of me putting one on the envelope?

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Yes.

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If I mail 3 birthday cards in one large envelope, do I put a stamp on each envelope as well as the large one?

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No, only the large one will require stamps. It will cost more than a normal envelope, though, so take it into a post office to be sure.

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Does the stamp on a post card have to be on the right?

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Yes, the stamp has to be in the top right corner, usually about a centimeter from the top and right hand sides.

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Can I mail a letter with the stamp upside down?

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Yes, the orientation of the stamp won't matter at all.

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Can it be any kind of stamp?

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In the United States it can be any stamp that is backed by the United States Postal Service.

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How can I tell if a letter needs additional postage?

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I recommend you check USPS.com's rate finder to figure out the exact postage you need. You can also take your package directly to a post office and have the employees apply the proper postage.

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Can tape be used on the edges of a stamp?

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No. Advanced machines look for the stamp and cancel it. If there is tape or coating on the stamp preventing a cancelling by the machine, it will come back to you.

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Does the stamp and address go on the back side?

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No, the stamp goes in the top right corner and the address typically goes in the center. Your return address will go in the top left.

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What does "Frank" mean as it relates to postage?

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It means official business mail.

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How many stamps are needed for different size envelopes?

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The number of stamps required for an envelope depends on its size, weight, and destination. For a standard-sized letter (up to 1 ounce) in the United States, the current postage rate (as of early 2023) is $0.63. For a one-ounce letter, one Forever stamp, which is always worth the current first-class, one-ounce rate can be used. For larger envelopes or packages, more stamps are required. Additional postage is needed for extra services like tracking or insurance. You can calculate the exact postage required by using the postage rate calculator at usps.com.

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Can I place stamps below the address if there is not enough space?

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Yes, but that could possibly delay delivery of the letter.

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Can I cover some printing with a stamp on an envelope?

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Yes, assuming the printing has nothing to do with the mailing or return addresses.

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I have made some of my own stamps for an art project and I want to post each stamp to a friend. I want to affix my stamp to a postcard alongside the official stamp. Can I do this?

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Yes, as long as you don't cover the official stamp.

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Can you put a stamp on the left side of the envelope?

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It's much better to place stamps in the upper-right corner.

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Can a horizontal stamp be placed on the envelope in a vertical position?

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Yes, that is fine and will work.

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Can I just put glue on back of stamp to put on an envelope?

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Yes, assuming the stamp has never been used.

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Where do I put the stamp if there isn't enough room?

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Place it as close to the envelope's upper-right corner as possible without covering the mailing or return addresses.

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I have a long forever stamp that has a dotted line that says "gold here." Do I take the extra off the stamp?

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It probably says "fold here." Remove anything that is attached to any stamp, being careful not to damage the stamp.

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What if I put the postage sticker on the right side lower than the return address, will it get there?

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Yes, although it's possible there could be a delay in delivery.

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How do I apply 9 stamps to an 9x11 envelope?

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Place them as near the upper-right corner as possible. Better yet, buy a higher-value stamp.

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When I am sending a package and I have to use a massive number of stamps, can the stamps "spill over" into the lower corners of the package?

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Yes, you can do that, but it would be easier to place one higher-value stamp on the package. They will do that for you if you take the package to a post office.

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Flower wedding stamps-does it matter how it is placed on envelope, horizontally or vertically?

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No, it doesn't matter.

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If the stamp is on the top left hand corner of the envelope, will it be okay?

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It will probably be OK, although it could delay delivery.

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If I put 6 stamps on a large envelope, do I put them next to each other or can I put them in 2-3 columns under each other?

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They should be placed (preferably in a single horizontal row) as near the upper-right corner of the envelope as possible.

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How do you put a stamp on an envelope without licking it? I don't like the taste of stamps and I don't think it is good to do that anymore in case you are spreading germs.

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You can wet the back of the stamp with a little water. Also, some stamps are self-adhesive and don't require moistening.

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