[Renée]

I should add that USA “modern” stamps are considered “Forever” stamps, so the stamps I purchased before the price increases will be honored at the current going rate. I have a pretty large stamp cache spanning back years, which means some of my stamps have appreciated in value more than most investments. This only applies to stamps that are “Forever” stamps, though. Stamps that have a printed amount on them are only honored at that printed amount. (This is why I’m amazed at letter writers who use “vintage” stamps with printed amounts. I tried to do that for a while, but doing all the math and keeping up with current going rates was difficult.)

[Renée]

In the USA, prices recently increased last week as part of an ongoing overhaul of our postal service. (Which is a bit controversial to be honest.)

A first-class stamp (normal domestic) is $0.68.
An international stamp, which applies to all letters or postcards going abroad, is $1.55.
Domestic postcard stamps are $0.53.

Packages vary in price according to how quickly you want it delivered (the sooner the more expensive), and if you want any extra features like higher insurance or certified mail. You can also get flat-rate boxes from our postal service if you want to know before you send how much it’ll be.

[Renée]

Hello! I’m Renée writing from Kansas, USA, which is in the middle of the country. I’ve done several LetterMos and I love how much love my mailbox gets during the month and how many new pen friends I make. It’s so much fun!

I can’t believe we’re only a month and a half from February! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season!

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