USPS Stamps And Facilities Online

Yearbooks

Stamp yearbooks can be bought at USPS online and information on the history of stamps is available, as well as information on how to start a Stamp collection. The history is a fascination read and details all the relevant dates like in 1775 when Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster general, then 1860 when the Pony Express began, 1918 when scheduled airmail began, 1992 the launch of the self adhesive stamp, 2007 when the ‘Forever’ stamp was launched and much more besides.

Most collectible stamp issuer

The USPS issue more stamps than other countries so starting your stamp collection with US postage stamps will be easy due to the amount mail delivered by USPS on a daily basis.

Post Office Names

There are numerous names for the post offices of the USPS some of them have Christmas names, others have ST Valentine’s day names and even St Patrick’s day names for the Irish. Just some of the most popular ones are Springfield, Georgetown, Greenville, Chester, Madison and Franklin but there are many more. All can be located online with USPS.

US Postage Stamps

The US Postal service lets you buy stamps online so eliminating queues at the Post Office. You can buy First Class stamps, envelopes, First Day covers, personalised addressed envelopes and much, much more. USPS Stamps began online trading in 1997. (StampsOnline)

Stamp fun items available at USPS

You can also buy books, games, artwork online and its all great fun for all ages. You don’t need a big investment as used stamps are easily collected (from letters, packages, parcels and used postcards) for the budding philatelist to begin an amazing hobby which may last their lifetime.

Send a Hello USPS fun stamps

The USPS issued the ‘Send a Hello stamps’ in 2011. These stamps feature colorful Pixar characters. These cartoon stamps are a natural follow on from the enormously successful Art of Disney postage stamps previously issued by USPS. Pixar have won several Academy Awards for Best Animated Features and the quality of these images transpose very well onto postage stamps.

USPS Christmas 2012 stamp

The new USPS postage stamps for 2012 includes birthday State stamps, Hollywood Legends, Poets, Scientists and this beautifully colored Christmas stamp shown.

Find a ZIP Code and cost of postage feature

The USPS lets you find ZIP Codes by entering an address or even part of an address and is very helpful. Another great service provided is where you can calculate your postage by using the online calculator. Al you need to do is select the item (card, letter, package etc.) and state the weight of the item, I pounds and ounces. Add the ‘to and from’ ZIP codes (use the ZIP code locater if needed). Finally, just add the date. Submit and the table of charges will appear for the item including the estimated delivery time. Confirmation of delivery time or status of the delivery will be given upon requesting it by entering your receipt number in the tracking box.

Other useful stuff and seasonal stamp sets

Return receipt (electronic) and confirmation are available including signature confirmation. Registered mail and insurance can be organized online. You can purchase jigsaws of people who have featured on stamps (John Wayne, Lucille Ball etc.), Magic sets, stamp albums and calendar kits aimed at younger stamp enthusiasts. You can also purchase themed watches, mugs, cake plates and stylish stamp dispensers. Electronic scales can be purchased too so that you can have exact weight calculated prior to stamping. Order forms and prepaid envelopes are available too.

USPS Christmas postage stamps online

Christmas stamp sets are popular as well as other featured times of the year like Hanukkah, Valentines Day (love stamps), Thanksgiving and Wintertime (snowy scenes) all commemorated. Each state’s anniversary is usually commemorated. The 50^th anniversary oh Hawaii’s statehood was commemorated in 2009 as was Alaska’s statehood. The lunar New Year (Year of the ox) was also celebrated by USPS stamps in 2009.

Statehood stamps featured different states depending upon the anniversary (50 years, 100 years, 150 years and 200 years). This one opposite was for Kansas celebrating its 150th birthday since statehood and like all modern stamps if a forever stamp. The stamp was issued in 2011. States, with birthdays, to be honored in 2012 are Arizona, New Mexico and Louisiana.