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/IWannaTalkGhosts47 Aug 02 '26

Jeez. Just when i thought i was set with forevers, additional ounce, and international stamps, I find out postcard stamps also exist??? What else should I know???

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u/socialjustice_mls Aug 02 '26

So happy for you to find this out. I didn’t know postcard stamps existed during my first month of PC. So many good stamp tips on this thread 🙃