reena
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What I collect: US Federal Duck Stamps
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Post by reena on Sept 18, 2023 12:50:45 GMT
I have two different 3-ounce stamps that are not listed on the USPS website anymore. They are Henry James and Ursula K Le Guin. They are the forever type stamps. The last price that I have for them are $1.14. How do I find out if they are still at that price?
Thank you for your opinions,
reena
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renden
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What I collect: World W collector with ++ interests in BNA (Canada etc) and USA
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Post by renden on Sept 18, 2023 13:11:31 GMT
A Permanent stamp, in Canada, keeps its value - I would not think it would be different in the States - my Opinion
René
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swvl
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What I collect: FDCs, plus some US modern and new issues. Topical interests include music, art, literature, baseball, space...
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Post by swvl on Sept 18, 2023 13:38:04 GMT
That value is correct, Reena! The three-ounce forever stamps will always be worth the same as one first-class stamp plus two additional-ounce stamps. Right now that's 66 cents for the first ounce, and 2 x 24 cents for the two additional ounces, adding up to $1.14.
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tomiseksj
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What I collect: Worldwide stamps/covers, Cinderellas, Ohio Prepaid Sales Tax Receipts, U.S. WWII Ration ephemera
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Post by tomiseksj on Sept 18, 2023 13:40:48 GMT
reena , the 3 ounce rate for a first class letter is still $1.14. Here is the USPS domestic rate info: 
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reena
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What I collect: US Federal Duck Stamps
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Post by reena on Sept 18, 2023 13:58:23 GMT
You are the best! Thanks for the information.
Rene - here in the States the forever stamp changes value as the rates go up. So what may have cost you 55 cents a while ago, is now valued at 66 cents.
So I'm guessing the USPS is not wanting to sell a 3-ounce stamp anymore. So strange. But I'll deal with it.
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swvl
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Post by swvl on Sept 18, 2023 21:26:02 GMT
So I'm guessing the USPS is not wanting to sell a 3-ounce stamp anymore. So strange. But I'll deal with it. I would guess it means that USPS sold out most of its stock of the Le Guin stamps and will be announcing a new three-ounce stamp for 2024... But I don't know for sure! |
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swvl
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What I collect: FDCs, plus some US modern and new issues. Topical interests include music, art, literature, baseball, space...
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Post by swvl on Oct 23, 2023 21:43:26 GMT
As I guessed... USPS just announced a new three-ounce stamp coming some time next year. In keeping with the literary theme of the last few, it's dedicated to Saul Bellow. Nice stamp, I'm looking forward to it!  |
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