Forever Stamps Guide: What Are They & How to Use | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Forever Stamps Guide: What Are They & How to Use

A non-denominated postage stamp allows mailing of one-ounce First-Class Mail letters regardless of future price changes. Purchasing such a stamp guarantees its usability for standard letter postage even if postal rates increase... Read more »
Postcard Mailing Costs: 2024 Price Guide | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Postcard Mailing Costs: 2024 Price Guide

The price of sending a single postcard through the United States Postal Service is determined by its size and shape. Standard-sized postcards, generally rectangular and measuring between 3.5 inches by 5 inches... Read more »
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Stamp Collecting: What OG Means & Why It Matters | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Stamp Collecting: What OG Means & Why It Matters

In philately, “original gum” refers to the gum applied to the back of a postage stamp during its initial production. A stamp with undisturbed, original gum is considered to be in a... Read more »
Tramp Stamp Tattoos: Meanings & History | Old Stamp Collecting Guide: Discover, Value & Preserve Vintage Stamps

Tramp Stamp Tattoos: Meanings & History

A tattoo located in the lower back region, typically above the buttocks, is often referred to by a derogatory slang term. This placement gained popularity, particularly among young women, in the late... Read more »

Forever Stamp Value: Current Postage & Future Rates

A Forever stamp represents a pre-paid amount of postage sufficient to mail a one-ounce First-Class Mail letter, regardless of future rate increases. This means a stamp purchased today will always be valid... Read more »

Postcard Stamp Values: What Are They Worth?

The value of postage stamps used on postcards is influenced by several factors, including the stamp’s age, condition, rarity, historical significance, and demand among collectors. A common, modern postcard stamp used for... Read more »