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Can I use these vintage stamps to mail letters or invitations today?Absolutely! U.S. Postage stamps don't lose their face value until they are used on mail and postmarked by the post office. All of the stamps we sell are UNUSED and ready for your current mailings - no matter how old they are!
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How many stamps will I need per envelope?This depends on three factors - the current USPS postage rate, the size and shape of your envelopes, and how much your finished/stuffed envelopes weigh. Most standard letters and invitations weigh 1oz or less. If you are sending out an invitation suite with several cards and thick paper, they could weigh more than 1oz each. Make sure to weigh a sample invitation suite stuffed into your envelope before ordering your stamps so you know exactly how much postage each envelope will need! If you are working with an invitation designer, kindly ask them how much each envelope will weigh. Each stamp has a face value, which is almost always (99% of the time) printed on the stamp. Check the listing or look at the photo to see how much it is worth, then combine with other stamps to reach the amount of postage you need. As of July 2024, the United States Post Office requires the following postage: - Standard envelope weighing 1oz or less: 73¢ (MOST COMMON for mailing standard letters, greeting cards or digitally- printed invitation suites) - Standard envelope weighing more than 1oz but less than 2oz: 1.01¢ (Letterpress invitations or extra thick paper may weigh over 1oz and require this postage) - Standard envelope weighing more than 2oz but less than 3oz: $1.29 - Postcards no bigger than 4.25 x 6": 56¢ (RSVP postcards, for example) Please Note: If you are using square, oversized (bigger than A7) or unusually shaped envelopes, USPS requires an additional 46¢ of postage in addition to the rate noted above. If you aren't sure, simply take one of your stuffed envelopes to your local post office and ask how much postage you need!
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Do your stamps still have glue on them?Yes! All of our stamps still have the original glue - but we do recommend that you use a glue stick on the older stamps - in some cases the glue is over 80 years old and may not adhere as well at it once did!!! Newer stamps (from 2002 on) are all self-adhesive, so you will not need to lick or glue them. Simply peel and stick!
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How long will it take for my order to arrive?Our Shipping Process We package and ship your order as soon as possible. Orders are subject to verification and approval before shipping and may take several days to process. While we will do all we can to ensure your order is delivered on time, we cannot be held responsible for conditions beyond our control such as severe weather, service interruptions, etc. In most cases we are able to process and ship your order in 1-5 business days. Once the stamps are in the mail, they will take a few days to reach you. We offer 3 types of shipping: - First Class : (2-5 business days of transit time) *FREE on orders $50+ - Priority Mail: (2-3 business days of transit time) *FREE on orders $150+ - Priority Express: (1-2 business days of transit time) If you need your stamps by a specific date that is very soon, please send us a message so we can work together to figure out the best way to get them to you in time! Rush options are available. We ship from Los Angeles, California.
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I'm having trouble coming up with a combination that works for my envelopes. Can you help?We would be happy to! Simply send us a message and we can work with you to come up with the perfect set.
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How big are the stamps?United States postage stamps come in all different sizes. If you'd like to know the size of a specific stamp or stamps, please send us a message and we can give you measurements, or, if you are in a rush, simply google the stamp name and "size"!
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What is your return policy?Return Policy We gladly accept returns & exchanges. Please contact us within 7 days of delivery and return all items within 14 days of delivery. Conditions of Return Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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