Are you allowed to sell stamps?

It is legal to resell stamps. Retail agents who have a contract with us are not allowed to sell them at above face value.” So those who want to buy stamps now in the hopes of flogging them at a higher price later could make serious cash.

Is reusing postage stamps illegal?

Once a postage stamp has been used, it is a federal crime to: Reuse a stamp whether cancelled or not. If you have questions concerning the reuse of postage, please contact your local Postal Inspector.

Can you sell stamps back?

Once you buy stamps from the Post Office, generally all sales are final. So, you can’t sell stamps back to the Post Office, but you do have some options. Instead, you can sell your stamps to a Postage Buying Service for a cash payment.

Can you sell stamps for more than face value?

Can stamps be sold at a higher price? The Postal Service™ sells stamps at face value to everyone. We have no control over the pricing policies of private entrepreneurs, companies or agencies who resell our products.

Can a shop sell stamps for profit?

The terms and conditions for authorised stamp sellers are they cannot sell stamps for more than the set price. This rule only counts if the retailer has purchased the stamps direct from the Royal Mail. If they’ve picked them up elsewhere – a cash and carry for example – the shop can charge what it wants.

What can I do with unused stamps?

All unused United States postage stamps released after 1930 are essentially worth face value. Therefore, you can use old stamps to make some extra cash by selling them to a stamp buyer. You can also use them to mail letters and packages through USPS.

Are unfranked stamps legal?

An unfranked stamp is one which has been through the postal system but which hasn’t been marked as used. Buying and selling unfranked stamps isn’t in itself illegal if they are for collections. Reusing unfranked stamps as new is, however, an offence.

Can I put tape over a postage stamp?

Affix your stamps securely, but do not put tape over the stamp(s) — this invalidates the postage. If your envelope is textured, or contains decorative fibers or floral inclusions, you may want to secure the postage using a glue stick. For more information go to Print Postage Online at www.usps.com.

What can I do with old unused stamps?

What do I do with unused stamps?

What to do with unused stamps

1. Sell them to a stamp buying service. Stamp buying services, like Sell Unused Stamps, will pay you cash for your unused postage.
2. Use them to mail letters or packages.
3. Return them to the Post Office.
4. Want To Sell Your Stamps For Cash?

Can you sell stamps for less than face value?

What is “Discount Postage”? Discounted postage, simply put, is US postage sold under face value. This postage is perfectly legal to sell, buy and use on all your USPS mail.

Are shops allowed to sell stamps at a higher price?

Is it illegal to resell stamps?

Reselling stamps is not illegal. Although you need approval to act as an official contractor or participate in USPS programs, you are free to resell your new or used postage stamps.

Can you sell unused stamps at the post office?

If you have extra unused stamps lying around purchased from an approved reseller or post office, you can resell them to the public without having to gain approval from the USPS. You are not required to sell your stamps at the face value.

What do you do with stamps if you don’t use them?

If you find yourself not using all of the stamps you purchased, you can resell your postage stamps to someone who needs them. The USPS allows retailers to sell stamps if they participate in the Stamps on Consignment program. The program allows retailers to offer convenience to their customers, but there is no compensation for the service.

What is the resale value of unused stamps?

The resale market for unused postage is almost always a percentage of face value. For example, if you have a sheet of 20 $1.00 stamps, the total face value is $20.00. You should expect to get around 50\% face value, or $10. Remember, because postage never expires, it may make sense for you to hold on to them and use them in the future.