First Class Forever Stamps: A Guide to Saving and Sending

First Class Forever Stamps are a convenient and cost-effective way to send mail. They can be used to send letters, postcards, and packages weighing up to 1 oz.

With a First Class Forever Stamp, you can send a 1 oz letter anywhere in the US for a fixed price. This price is the same no matter where you're sending it from or to.

You can buy First Class Forever Stamps at your local post office or online. They're available in various denominations, including $0.55 and $0.50, which can be used for letters weighing up to 1 oz.

The price of a First Class Forever Stamp is adjusted periodically to keep up with inflation and changes in postage rates.

The cost of sending mail can be a bit confusing, but don't worry, I've got you covered. A first-class postage stamp cost 41 cents in May 2007, and if you bought a Forever Stamp at that time, it would be worth 41 cents.

The cost of postage has increased over time, with the rate for a first-class letter purchased from the Post Office currently being $0.73 for domestic letters. Each additional ounce for a First Class Mail letter costs $0.28.

You can use Forever Stamps for both domestic and international letters, but keep in mind that you'll need to include additional stamps to get to the correct amount of international postage. A Forever stamp has the value of the price of a first-class stamp on the day it is used.

Here's a breakdown of the costs for First Class Mail:

The cost of postage will have risen from $0.73 in July 2024 to $0.78 in July 2025, a 6.8 percent increase. This means that if you bought a Forever Stamp in July 2024, it would be worth $0.73, but by July 2025, it would be worth $0.78.

Some creativity can help you get your Forever Stamps for less if you hunt for bargains. Try searching for stamp sales on eBay, for example, but be sure to avoid counterfeits.

Using cashback deals from your credit card, online sites like eBates, or eBay Bucks can increase your savings. You can also try to win a gift card to stores that sell stamps, like Staples.

You can find small discounts on Forever Stamps at club stores like Costco. Buying Forever Stamps can protect you from rising postage stamp costs if you enter mail-in sweepstakes.

The Forever Stamp Program has been a success for the USPS, starting in 2011 when they began using Forever Stamps for almost all first-class stamps.

Forever Stamps are easy to use, just buy them at the current first-class rate and you're good to go.

You can use more than one Forever Stamp if you need to send a package or a letter that weighs more than an ounce.

Each stamp is worth the current first-class rate, not what you paid for them.

You can use Forever Stamps to send letters internationally, just calculate the cost and divide it by the current first-class postage rate.

Be aware that buying exact postage might be cheaper than using only Forever Stamps, especially if you need a specific amount of postage.

Broaden your view: Can I Use Old Forever Stamps

Forever Stamps are not as permanent as their name suggests. They can be rejected by automatic sorting machines if they're torn, damaged, or unreadable.

Damaged Forever Stamps can be exchanged at your local post office. If your stamp is no longer sticky, it's best to bring it in to see if they can replace it for you.

To avoid problems altogether, store your Forever Stamps flat in a safe, dry location. This will help keep them in good condition and prevent any issues when mailing your letters.