The Postage Blog

Who actually buys unused postage stamps, what each type of buyer pays, and how to tell a reliable buyer from one that will undercut the face value.

Selling postage online sounds simple until you look at what the word online is actually covering. It spans three completely different transactions, and they pay differently, take different amounts of time, and carry different risks. Here is what each one involves, what it realistically returns, and how to tell which one fits the postage you […]

The First-Class letter rate has risen eight times since January 2019, from $0.55 to $0.82. The most recent step, to the current First-Class rate, took effect July 12, 2026. If you are holding stamps bought at any of the older prices, the table below is the useful part: it shows what you paid against what […]

One Global Forever stamp, $1.75 as of July 12, 2026, mails a one-ounce letter from the United States to any other country. There is no per-country pricing to look up and no zone chart to consult. That flat rate is the entire appeal, and it is also where the limits hide. One ounce, one letter, […]

A domestic postcard stamp costs $0.65, effective July 12, 2026, up from $0.61. A book of 20 costs $13.00. The rate itself is simple. What trips people up is whether the card in their hand actually qualifies for it. The size limits decide whether your card qualifies USPS charges the postcard rate only for cards […]

Got leftover stamps collecting dust? Learn how to turn your unused postage into cash quickly and easily.

Avoid losing money on your unused postage. Discover the common mistake that devalues stamps and learn how to protect or resell them for maximum return.

Unused stamps found in a drawer are usually worth something. Forever stamps pay 50% of face value, non-Forever stamps 40% or 30%. Here is how to check yours.

Learn about the legality of reselling postage stamps and understand the regulations surrounding this practice.

Learn about the hobby of stamp collecting, its history, benefits, and how to start your own collection with expert tips.