Philatelic hand-back (or mail-back) in USA
Aug 7, 2023 19:30:41 GMT
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Post by dorincard on Aug 7, 2023 19:30:41 GMT
I am very interested to know the latest regulations from USPS about philatelic hand-back (in person, at a post office) or philatelic mail-back.
Yes, some countries have pretty much stopped handcanceling, including on demand from philatelists.
But in USA?
"236.24 Postmark Servicing Support and Procedures
Postmarking service may be provided when such service does not interfere with other retail sales or mail processing operations and does not inconvenience other customers. Postmasters may, at their discretion, offer collectors hand-back or mail-back service or arrange for a date and time with the collector for drop-off and pick-up service.
Customers must present their items for postmarking on or before the official postmark date. Backdating is prohibited. Prior to submitting materials for postmarking, collectors should contact the Post Office from which they are requesting a postmark to verify that the specific Post Office participates in the Postmark America service. Collectors may request postmarking service in person or by mail on or before the date of the postmark. There is no charge for servicing up to 50 covers. Mail-back service customers must supply a self-addressed envelope with sufficient return postage applied to return the serviced covers. Handling charges cannot apply for Postmark America service when the items presented are for mailing purposes.
Postmasters may apply for postmarking assistance from the manager of Stamp Fulfillment Service if customers are requesting postmarking on large volumes of materials. For information, contact:
Manager, Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 Underground Drive, Pillar 210
Kansas City, MO 64144-9998
Telephone: 816-545-1349".
about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2011/pb22312/html/updt_007.htm
So, does a USPS local postmaster (and all his/her subordinates) have the right to REFUSE ALL the requests for philatelic hand-back?
I am not talking about occasional busy times at the office.
I am talking about REFUSE ALL.
Yes, some countries have pretty much stopped handcanceling, including on demand from philatelists.
But in USA?
"236.24 Postmark Servicing Support and Procedures
Postmarking service may be provided when such service does not interfere with other retail sales or mail processing operations and does not inconvenience other customers. Postmasters may, at their discretion, offer collectors hand-back or mail-back service or arrange for a date and time with the collector for drop-off and pick-up service.
Customers must present their items for postmarking on or before the official postmark date. Backdating is prohibited. Prior to submitting materials for postmarking, collectors should contact the Post Office from which they are requesting a postmark to verify that the specific Post Office participates in the Postmark America service. Collectors may request postmarking service in person or by mail on or before the date of the postmark. There is no charge for servicing up to 50 covers. Mail-back service customers must supply a self-addressed envelope with sufficient return postage applied to return the serviced covers. Handling charges cannot apply for Postmark America service when the items presented are for mailing purposes.
Postmasters may apply for postmarking assistance from the manager of Stamp Fulfillment Service if customers are requesting postmarking on large volumes of materials. For information, contact:
Manager, Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 Underground Drive, Pillar 210
Kansas City, MO 64144-9998
Telephone: 816-545-1349".
about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2011/pb22312/html/updt_007.htm
So, does a USPS local postmaster (and all his/her subordinates) have the right to REFUSE ALL the requests for philatelic hand-back?
I am not talking about occasional busy times at the office.
I am talking about REFUSE ALL.
