We update this post periodically with the current cost of stamps.
I stumbled upon a surprisingly good bargain on something most people overlook — postage stamps.
I was shocked at how much you can cut from the cost of stamps. I’ve learned how to snag them for just $0.42 apiece. That’s nearly as inexpensive as when I was a kid!
There’s no trick. I’m referring to first-class Forever Stamps — and the process is straightforward.
The standard price for a Forever Stamp from the U.S. Postal Service is $0.49.
Here’s a simple way to save roughly 10%.
1. Purchase Discounted Stamps on eBay
Here’s the idea: start by getting comfortable with eBay.
You’ll find hundreds of listings on eBay for unused postage. Like many items on eBay, they typically sell for less than retail.
You can buy as little as a sheet (20 stamps) or several rolls (100 stamps) at once. I suggest purchasing at least one roll. The bigger the quantity, the better the per-stamp bargain.
For instance, a roll of 100 Forever Stamps sold for $45. That equates to 45 cents per stamp — roughly a 4% savings.
Beyond that discount, shopping on eBay allows you to sign up for eBay Bucks on eligible purchases.
Once you’re enrolled, you automatically earn a portion of the purchase price back. When you accumulate $5 or more within a three-month span, you’ll get an eBay Bucks Certificate you can redeem on the site within 30 days.
That’s essentially free money to spend on eBay!
Those savings are solid, but you can lower the price even more by stacking additional offers.
2. Go Through a Cashback Portal
Compare cashback portals (for example, Cashbackholic) to locate the best rebate for eBay. Rates change frequently. At the time of writing, the top offer was up to 5% back via Ebates.
After identifying the best rebate site, click through to eBay from there and search for Forever Stamps to collect your cashback.
A 5% rebate on a $45 purchase saves you another $2.25, taking the per-stamp cost down to about 42.75 cents.
3. Pay With a Rewards Credit Card
This is one of my preferred ways to stack savings. Using a cashback credit card earns you money simply for buying items you’d already purchase.
Trim another 1% with your card, and your $45 purchase drops to $42.30 for 100 stamps — only 42.3 cents per stamp.
That’s nearly a five-cent reduction per stamp — essentially the price of postage back in 2008.
You might not normally hunt for bargains on small everyday items, but think about the cumulative savings — and the time saved! How much first-class mail do you send in a month?
A hundred stamps can last quite a while — you could be stocked up for months for around $40.
Your Turn: How quickly do you use up stamps these days? Would you consider buying stamps on eBay to save money and time?
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For more options and guidance on postal purchases, see where to buy stamps.
