Can you convert stamps to cash?

Once you buy stamps from the Post Office, generally all sales are final. So, you can’t sell stamps back to the Post Office, but you do have some options. Instead, you can sell your stamps to a Postage Buying Service for a cash payment. Continue reading to learn more.

Are used vintage stamps worth anything?

Most cancelled, or used, 20th-century U.S. stamps are worth less than the paper they’re printed on. But used stamps are priceless in the way they tell the story of America, through images of its presidents, technological achievements, prominent citizens, and natural wonders.

Do vintage postage stamps expire?

Yes! Vintage postage stamps can be really old! The beauty of postage stamps is that they are like currency and they can be used even if they are really old. Postage stamps never expire, so as long as the postage stamps are unused, you should be all be set and can use them to mail your wedding invitations!

Will the Post Office exchange unused stamps?

The Post Office allows customers to exchange postage stamps if they were purchased in the past 30 days. They will replace the stamps with ones of the same value, or other stamps totaling your purchase receipt. This may be a solution if you are intending to use the stamps, but they are damaged or unsuitable for resale.

How do you send a letter with vintage stamps?

A little known fact is that USPS stamps don’t expire. Any unused stamp issued in or after 1860 can be used to mail letters. We in the business call these vintage stamps or vintage postage. You just need to use enough stamps to equal the current price of postage.

Will the Post Office buy back old stamps?

The US Postal Service does not buy back stamps but our service allows you to sell your unused stamps. It’s possible to have extra stamps after mailing out wedding invitations, closing a business, political campaigns or switching a mailing system for a non-profit. A large inheritance of stamps is also common.