Buy USPS stamps NOW!

[C Moon]

Save our wonderful USPS.
But stamps NOW!

I just bought 2 books. They have some awesome stamps.
Take a look and buy a book!

https://store.usps.com/store/results/_/Ntt-stamps?Dy=1

[Cha]

1. Yes! Cross post this on your thread... Mahalo, C Moon!

Link to tweet

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181346133

[Greybnk48]

2. We bought three packs of forever stamps today!

I pre-ordered Earth Day, bought County and State Fair commemorative, and the Halloween looking ones. We already have the WWI packet and they are really cool!

[C Moon]

3. Cool! Someone else posted on DU about this, and I wanted to echo it.

I bought the spooky stamps they have.
I posted it on all my social media (I'm sure my right-wing fans are going to freak, but IDGAF).
It's a brilliant idea!

[sprinkleeninow]

4. Alrighty, my lovely reminder reminderer! 🌝

I am fond of stamps even if I don't use them.

My dad was a hobby collector and I still have a bunch to look at eventually.

I have sheets saved from 20 years ago.

I plain ole simply like them. 🆗️

[C Moon]

5. Yes. They're awesome. I have an Elvis stamp sleeve I was given as a gift from 25 years ago.

[Dem2theMax]

6. Even if you personally don't need them, maybe a neighbor or a family member does.

Maybe an elderly neighbor who can't get to the post office to buy stamps. Those folks tend to be the ones who still use stamps instead of paying bills online. So not only can you keep the post office going, you can help neighbors and friends at the same time. Just a thought.

[catchnrelease]

7. They can be great framed

I have seen the Transcontinental Railroad set framed and it was gorgeous. (not the one offered on the USPS site.) Because the stamps have a shiny gold print on parts it looks really elegant. I ordered that set to frame for myself. And the Halloween set.

[Vivienne235729]

8. I bought 4 sheets a few weeks ago. It's nice to get a hand written letter dur

these quarantine times.

[Akakoji]

12. Agreed! Very considerate and classy to write a letter!

Perhaps a sketch as well? You know, my Dad can not hear? But he loves writing and receivng letters!

[still_one]

9. I believe.the postal service is mandated by the Constitution. In addition they deliver to areas

where other services don’t in the U.S.

I really hope the Democrats do not allow a second financial stimulus to happen unless insuring that they have sufficient funds to operate, and funding for mail in ballots to the states is included

If the repukes refuse, then they will be responsible for making the economic situation much worse

Both the postal service and the capability for mail order ballots are essential because of the health crisis

[OnDoutside]

10. People should also call in to there local talk radio station especially

in Red and Rural States, expressing concern that if the USPS goes to the wall, no private company is going to be obligated to come to their small town.

[Akakoji]

11. Great idea!

Can we buy them online now?

[Dorian Gray]

13. Just bought ten books of stamps

(I work from home, so need more than a few. I have regular mailings throughout the year.

And the forever stamps make them a good investment!)

[misanthrope]

14. Thanks! Picked up some Sally Ride stamps

Ever since I was a child, I enjoyed going to the post office. I liked seeing different people than my parents' circle of friends and always got this nearly indescribable warm feeling from watching something which seemed to signify the success of a nation doing something together. Don't know why or how i picked up on that at such a tender age but it is a clear memory.

Into adulthood, that remained. I never knew who I would bump into or the stories you would hear or glimpse from other Americans in a place that seemed oddly egalitarian. Especially during the holidays when people were sending packages that actually contained their sentiments for loved ones.

In these unsure days, I can't venture into the post office until a COVID-19 vaccine is perfected. Getting stamps online doesn't match the experience but it can hopefully keep alive the possibility of returning soon enough.

[mercuryblues]

15. They actually

Make great gifts.

Last Xmas I bought my kids each a sheet of stamps for their stockings. Yes, even though they're adulting now, I still make fill their stockings.

The USPS made that easy. They have such a variety that you can personalize them to their interests.

[C Moon]

31. Great idea!

[mnhtnbb]

16. I just looked and will buy some. Nice to see

the website responds due to high volume of orders, add 2-3 days for delivery! People must be buying!

[jmg257]

17. With massive shippers like Amazon and eBay, how is the USPS

Not making money?

We’ve been ordering from Amazon a lot, and it’s mostly being sent via the Post office.

[Duppers]

18. See this thread too...

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181346133

That's cool.

[Duppers]

19. The Postal Service should tell Trump that they...

...are working on a tRump stamp. They would be funded immediately.



Seriously tho, they would.

[MelissaB]

20. Winner!

You KNOW he would fund them if they announced that.

[Duppers]

24. Aww, thank you, Melissa.

I wish I could claim credit but I just found it here...


http://www.calltoactivism.com/



There are some goodies there; ck them out.

[C Moon]

32. That's brilliant!!

[Duppers]

34. You know he would fund the USPS. IF

If they were to announce they're working on a tRump stamp. Everything must be about him.

[TrishaJ]

21. I did!

Loved the Arnold Palmer commemorative stamp. Plus another for good measure.

[Baclava]

22. Thx! I just did, stamps are 55 cents now? last ones I bought were 39 cents, lol, I pay online only

[Mossfern]

23. Love the Frog stamps!

and some floral ones. I plan on buying four books of forever stamps.
Maybe post this on Facebook.

[Lefta Dissenter]

29. I love the frogs, too.

I ordered those and the wild orchids last week. I pre-ordered a couple of books of Earth Day stamps, too.

[melm00se]

25. No offense to anyone here

but since the COVID work from home mandate, I have been the one goinf to the mail box. I have received 1 and only 1 piece of non-junk mail. Everything else? Recycle bin.

This makes me stop and think for a sec. If my experience is the same as many Americans, do we really need Monday thru Saturday delivery?

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

26. I bought some, and I am disappointed: ...

... They charge for shipping. They're the freakin' postal service, they could'a sent the stamp without postage!

[Lefta Dissenter]

30. $1.30 shipping for my order of four books

Well worth it to me, to avoid a trip to the post office to get them myself.

[jmbar2]

27. I wish there were a way to get a report from the USPS on the jump in sales

That would really drive Trump nutz. Not that he needs any more help.

[fescuerescue]

28. BUY AND USE THEM

If you just buy them, they money is allocated to reserves for future expenses and isn't able to be used for current expenses.

It's similar to how USPS has massive reserves for retirees for the next 75 years. Tons of money but unable to use it.

Buy them. Use them. Then USPS earns the money immediately instead of far into the future.


https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/financials/annual-reports/fy2010/ar2010_finance_4_021.htm

[C Moon]

33. Oh wow. I didn't know that. Thanks!

[robbedvoter]

35. done!

Link to tweet

[lindysalsagal]

36. I can't get the links to the store or the stamps to load. It's hung up.

Amazon advantage is having trouble, too. But I get this site and WAPO and others. so, it's them.

[C Moon]

37. Maybe overloaded?

[StarfishSaver]

38. The site's down. I hope it's because people are flooding it with purchases

[nolabear]

39. I bought two books of dragon stamps!

[C Moon]

40. Nice! I didn't see those! I bought the "Spooky" ones.