In 1840, the first postage stamp was introduced in Britain. At that time, nobody could have predicted that postage stamps would create one of the world’s most fascinating collectors’ hobbies. Nowadays, there are over five million individuals in the United States that participate in stamp collecting. If you are looking to become a philatelist, then… Read More »
Millions of people around the world rely on PO boxes for their postage needs every day. However, despite their prevalence, there are plenty of others who haven’t heard of them yet (or know how they work). If you are someone who sends and receives a lot of mail, continue reading as PO boxes might just… Read More »
Have you ever stood frozen in front of your mailbox, greeting card in hand, wondering if you should run back inside and put another stamp on your envelope to ensure your card isn’t returned? You’re not alone! With the high number of large, oddly-shaped, and often heavy greeting cards currently in circulation, the amount of… Read More »
Have you ever needed to send out a postcard in a flash? Or mail a letter in a last-minute dash? One of the worst feelings is realizing that you have an urgent item to mail and don’t have any stamps available. Since technology allows us to pay bills online and communicate with others instantly, many… Read More »
Much of our country’s cultural history is reflected by the stamps that are created. Countless faces of celebrities, presidents, and even fictional cartoon characters have graced some of the most prime (and printed) real estate in history. However, have you ever wondered who the first actress was to appear on a U.S. postage stamp? Or… Read More »
Since August 29, 2021, the regular first-class rate for stamps increased to 58 cents. Depending on what you’re mailing, there will be plenty of times when you’ll wonder if you need one stamp or two. It’s inevitable! However, if you often make the mistake of overestimating the postage you need to send a letter, you… Read More »
What is First-Class Mail? Many people believe that the art of letter writing is dead. Not so fast! A whopping 185 billion envelopes are produced each year in the USA alone. When compared to the 25 million per year that were being produced in the 1890s, this is a huge increase. One that strongly counters the… Read More »
Once you’ve decided to sell your stamp collection, the next step is establishing how to value your stamp collection. The best way is to get the collection appraised by a professional appraiser. Professional appraisers can leverage an extensive amount of knowledge and experience to give you a realistic price for your collection. However, it is… Read More »
Does Walgreens Sell Stamps: Walgreens is a pharmacy store chain that offers prescription medication, health products, wellness products, photo services, and yes, you guessed it… stamps! If you want to buy stamps individually or in book form, you can head over to your local Walgreens store. Stamps are available in booklets with 20 stamps or… Read More »
Welcome! My name is Michael and I’ve been selling on Ebay and Amazon for the past 15+ years. After thousands of sales, I still maintain a 5-star rating on both sites (knock on wood), and have a ton of experience mailing packages around the world. On this site, I’ll be diving into all things postage… Read More »
