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Q: 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

Q: 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.

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December 2, 2020

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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.

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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.

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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.

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May 28, 2023

We had a set budget for postage, but by buying Forever stamps in bulk, I managed to get more than expected. That little bit of savings went back into our household budget, which was a nice bonus.

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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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