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US Postage Stamps

Sat, 2 Nov 2008 15:55:00 GMT

posted by your-holistic-life
By Sandra Martin
Can I use Stamp Expressions postage just as I would a real stamp?
Yes, the postage you print with your Stamp Expressions Printer is valid USPS postage and may be placed on any letter or package just like a traditional USPS stamp.Are there any Doors sites on the World Wide Web? There are several sites on the World Wide Web. These sites have been compiled from postings to alt.music.the-doors. There are dozens of sites cropping up all the time making it difficult to track and list them all.

What happens when USPS postage rates increase?
If you have already printed your postage, you must use it as is. We suggest you purchase and print postage to cover the cost of the increase, then add it to the envelope or package. If you have not yet printed the postage, you can exchange it for postage with the new denomination (you pay the difference only). Simply click the Get Tools and Tips button, and then click the "Exchange Your Postage" link on the right side of the Tools and Tips page.Sign your name to the on-line petition that soon will be presented to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. Or better yet, write your own letter of support.

Is there a limit to how much postage I can exhange in a single transaction?
Yes. A total of 30 postage units can be returned in each "exchange". If you need to return more, you will need to do multiple transactions.To purchase postage you must be connected to the internet. Once purchased you must download the postage to your printer for secure storage.If you have already printed your postage, you must use it as is.

How do I express my support for a hostelling postage stamp?
Sign your name to the on-line petition that soon will be presented to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. Or better yet, write your own letter of support. Send your letter to: Citizens' Stamp Advisory CommitteeYes.

Can I print just an image without postage?
Yes you can! The Stamp Expressions Printer makes an excellent "Sticker Printer" for the kids! On the Print Stamps page, select the picture you want, but don't select any postage. The Print Preview panel will display your image and the postage side of the label will say, "no postage selected." When printing images only, you can only print 1 image at a time by clicking on the PRINT button with no quantity selected.No, you may print postage as long as the Stamp Expressions Printer is plugged into an outlet and has power. If you are not connected to the PC, you will want to refer to the button map label on the top of your printer. Select one of the three buttons on the top of the printer to select the denomination. Your selection will be indicated by a light on the button you pushed. You may optionally select images by pressing one of the two small buttons on the bottom of the printer.

How much postage can I store in the Stamp Expressions Printer?
You can store up to 500 individual digital indicia in the Stamp Expressions Printer, up to $200.00 in value depending on the denominations. The postage is stored as digital indicia of specific denominations not as a fund to be drawn from.All the software required is included on the CD-ROM that's part of your Stamp Expressions kit. If you bought the Stamp Expressions Printer from a third party without the CD, or have lost or damaged your CD, the latest version of software is always available at the Stamp Expressions web site, Once at the web site, click the Stamp Expressions Printer SUPPORT button, and then select Software Download.The Stamp Expressions Printer must be connected to the PC in order to lock or unlock it.

US Postage Stamps

Sat, 2 Nov 2008 16:52:00 GMT

posted by dompas

What connections are needed in order to use my printer?
The printer is not battery operated and must always be connected to a standard outlet using the power adapter. The printer must also be connected to the PC for tasks such as purchasing postage and submitting custom graphics for approval. The printer is connected to the PC using a standard universal serial bus (USB) cable, also supplied with the Stamp Expressions Printer.

What happens when USPS postage rates increase?
If you have already printed your postage, you must use it as is. We suggest you purchase and print postage to cover the cost of the increase, then add it to the envelope or package. If you have not yet printed the postage, you can exchange it for postage with the new denomination (you pay the difference only). Simply click the Get Tools and Tips button, and then click the "Exchange Your Postage" link on the right side of the Tools and Tips page.Sign your name to the on-line petition that soon will be presented to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee. Or better yet, write your own letter of support.

Is there a limit to how much postage I can exhange in a single transaction?
Yes. A total of 30 postage units can be returned in each "exchange". If you need to return more, you will need to do multiple transactions.You can store up to 500 individual digital indicia in the Stamp Expressions Printer, up to $200.00 in value depending on the denominations. The postage is stored as digital indicia of specific denominations not as a fund to be drawn from.Are there any Doors sites on the World Wide Web? There are several sites on the World Wide Web. These sites have been compiled from postings to alt.

What's this about a Jim Morrison postage stamp?
Are there any Doors sites on the World Wide Web? There are several sites on the World Wide Web. These sites have been compiled from postings to alt.music.the-doors. There are dozens of sites cropping up all the time making it difficult to track and list them all. The best way to find sites is to use a WWW search engine and type in 'Doors' Many sites offer links to other sites on the Web as well.Just as with USPS postage stamps, if you lose your printer you will lose the postage. It is not possible to determine how much postage remained in the Stamp Expressions Printer at the time it was lost.

Where are my images stored?
Unlike postage, images are stored on your computer's hard drive. At any time, two of the images on the hard drive may be transferred to the Stamp Expressions Printer to allow you to print postage with images away from your computer.The printer is not battery operated and must always be connected to a standard outlet using the power adapter. The printer must also be connected to the PC for tasks such as purchasing postage and submitting custom graphics for approval. The printer is connected to the PC using a standard universal serial bus (USB) cable, also supplied with the Stamp Expressions Printer.If you have already printed your postage, you must use it as is. We suggest you purchase and print postage to cover the cost of the increase, then add it to the envelope or package.

Can Mailit mechanically stamp and stick postage stamps on envelopes?
Yes, Mailit can mechanically stamp and stick postage stamps and, if desired, postage paid stamps (TNT) on envelopes of sizes C4, C5, C6, cabinet and all intermediate sizes.Unlike postage, images are stored on your computer's hard drive. At any time, two of the images on the hard drive may be transferred to the Stamp Expressions Printer to allow you to print postage with images away from your computer.Sign your name to the on-line petition that soon will be presented to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee.

Sarahpalin

Fri, 1 Nov 2008 03:35:16 GMT

posted by thandiz
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USPS Sets New Rates, Volume Shipping Discounts

Wed, 13 Mar 2008 04:30:04 GMT

posted by ejoiner2
Starting in mid May, users of the US Postal Service will be able to get volume discounts for parcel shipments. The US Postal Regulatory Commission has authorized the USPS to offer discounts for its competitive parcel products.

Freightdawg guest writer, Jerry Hempstead, wrote a great article on this subject back in February that outlines what this change in USPS pricing means to the parcel market. Additionally, the USPS is selling Forever Stamps which remain useful as prepaid transportation forever without additional postage.

clipped from www.businessweek.com

Beginning May 12, shippers using Express Mail, Priority Mail and certain parcel services will be able to get discounts for large and medium volume contracts, the agency said Wednesday.

The Postal Service had announced last month that the price for sending first-class mail would go up a penny -- to 42 cents -- on that date. But it did not announce new shipping rates at the time.

The February announcement did prompt people to stock up on Forever Stamps, which will sell for 41 cents until rates go up, but will remain valid for postage after that date without any additional stamps. Sales of Forever stamps jumped $95 million in February, compared to January.

Most of the newly announced changes apply to businesses, but flat rate prices for residential and other small customers will still be available, and they will be eligible for a 3 percent discount for buying postage online.

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Forever Stamp a look back-Part 2

Tue, 13 Feb 2008 23:15:00 GMT

posted by TheWoodsmensPost

Well here we go another increase,this is part 2 to the Forever Stamp a look back which was posted Janurary 1, 2008.

The Postal Service announced on Monday Feburary 12,2008 that the price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 41 to 42 cents on May 12.The price of the Forever stamp will go up at the same time. But until then, these stamps can still be bought for 41 cents and will remain good after the rate increase.

The Postal Service has sold 5 billion Forever Stamps since the launch last April and plans to have an additional 5 billion in stock to meet the expected demand before the May price change.