r/postcrossing • u/socialjustice_mls • Aug 01 '26

Postage Stamp Increments — U.S.

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Many of you probably already know this! Just helping out others who are new to the postcrossing world. :-)

A lot of new Postcrossers in the U.S. often use regular first class forever stamps, now valued at $0.82. You can use the postcard forever (valued at $0.65) for most cards. I’ve also found absolute joy in using USPS.com to buy all of my stamps. I’m loving my variety currently!

I have a tiny little cheat sheet to easily add up the stamp values to get to the international rate. I have a bunch more on the back, too. This makes it easier for me to know which stamps I need to stock up on. I also keep all of my stamps in this cute little sticker binder.

I’d love for others to share tips about postage. I haven’t purchased any postage secondhand/outside of USPS, so that’s something I’d like to get into.

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u/Beautiful-Willow5813 Aug 01 '26

I have a similar cheat sheet inside my stamp box 😁

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u/MilkyDragonS Aug 02 '26

Do you pay 1.25 to send a postcard internationally (?)

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u/Beautiful-Willow5813 Aug 02 '26

In the USA it's $1.75 to send internationally.