mellybrown

how much are stamps and is there a standard first class??

I need to send some bills and a rebate - and so need to buy some stamps. However I have NO idea what i want! Ive been to PO to send a few things to england - but have not sussed out stamps yet. can i just go buy a book of first class? does it matter where in the country im sending it to?

and can i stick stuff in the post box thing at our mail boxes? i assume thats just like a post box that the mailman takes stuff from when he delivers our stuff???

Jerseygirl

Ask for forever stamps...these send mail 1st class within the US and you can still use them when the price increases. Failing that ask for 1st class stamps. The price will differ depending which country you are sending the mail too. First class mail is now 42 cents.

I usually buy a couple of dozen first class stamps for Canada and the UK...because I regularly send mail to these countries. A regular envelope is now 94 cents to the UK.

http://www.usps.com/tools/calculatep...lculatepostage

Yes put the mail in your mail box and don't forget to put the flag up.

Emma M

I think stamps are 42 cents now. Yes you put the mail you want to send in your mail box and put the flag up so the mailman knows to take it. As for where you are sending it in the country, I don't know if you have to add extra stamps or not. How about going to your local post office and asking them how it all works? Im sure they would understand because you are from another country.

MsElui

i use the usps site a lot for postage costs.

the standard first class within the US seems to be 42c. The international rate is 94c. Thats assuming its a standard small oblong envelope under 1 ounce.

I buy sheets of sticky stamps at the post office and keep them at home then any standard stuff i can just stick in the mailbox and put the flag up.

Their are some stamps that dont carry prices - can buy them from supermarkets etc but i forhet the special name.

Ray

Every thing you need to know is here
http://www.usps.com/

MsElui

i like the idea of forever stamps but they do some great designs on the stamp sheets. I am currently using a set of superhero ones (with wonderwoman, iron man etc) and previously had some great Star Wars ones.

the only thing you need to watch is the siz e of the envelope. they can be really funny about it - including charging more for square ones. pain in the arse since i brought a load of square crimbo cards with me!

mellybrown

thanks peeps - have been and got the forever stamps, and sent off the stuff - lets hope it gets there!!!