How much do official USPS stamps cost right now?

Stamp Type Current Price 1‑oz First‑Class Letter (Forever Stamp) $0.78 2‑oz First‑Class Letter $1.07 Postcard Stamp $0.61 Non‑machinable Surcharge $1.27 Global Forever Stamp (International 1‑oz) $1.70

Should I buy stamps offline or online?

It depends on your urgency and volume: Offline (Costco, Walmart, USPS Post Office): Best if you need stamps immediately, e.g., within 2 days. You’ll pay standard price, but you’ll have them in hand. Online (USPS.com, authorized dealers): Best if you buy in bulk. You may find safe discounts (usually under 30%), and it saves time for businesses or frequent mailers.

How big of a discount is safe?

There’s no absolute “safe” discount, but here’s the rule of thumb: Discounts over 50% are guaranteed fake. Some shady sellers even mislabel the official price (e.g., claiming “original $0.66” then selling for $0.20+). Using counterfeit stamps is a federal crime, and your mail will be rejected. Stick with small discounts (10–30%) from authorized dealers or trusted retailers.

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Daniel Clark

August 9, 2021

I bought several rolls of Forever stamps for our company mailings, and the bulk order actually saved us a noticeable amount. With the savings, I was able to order extra supplies for the office, which helped us hit our monthly goals.

Jessica Thompson

May 30, 2024

Picked up some Forever stamps with floral designs for sending thank-you notes after my daughter’s graduation. The colors were beautiful, and I appreciated how quickly they shipped. Definitely recommend buying online—it saved me a trip to the post office.

Emily Carter

Dec 20, 2025

Bought those “70–90% off” stamps once… total disaster. They were fake, my holiday mail got rejected, and I had to resend everything. Since then I only buy the small‑discount ones (9–30%). Not a huge deal, but at least they’re real.
Found one of those old fake stamps in my drawer today—instant reminder to never chase those “too good to be true” deals again.

Sara Miller

February 8, 2023

I usually grab the seasonal Forever stamps every year, but this time I picked up the “Made of Hearts” design. Ordering online was convenient, and they shipped out quickly. Great quality and a nice way to add something personal to letters.

Karen White

October 6, 2023

Our non-profit often sends out fundraising letters, so we buy Forever stamps by the roll. This time I ordered online, and everything arrived within a week. Bulk pricing and quick shipping make it easy for us.

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Stamp Type	Current Price
1‑oz First‑Class Letter (Forever Stamp)	$0.78
2‑oz First‑Class Letter	$1.07
Postcard Stamp	$0.61
Non‑machinable Surcharge	$1.27
Global Forever Stamp (International 1‑oz)	$1.70