Thanks for sharing your experience, Jake! I am a member there but haven't posted for several years. As you said, at the very least it is a good place to find information.
You are most welcome, Marjorie.
Yes. Since Forever stamps are 55 cents, you could use two of them and they would more than cover the $1 cost.
Both...I think you misunderstood my reply. It is true that a <em>single</em> Forever stamp can only be used on a first-class letter weighing no more than an ounce. It is also true that you can use multiple Forever stamps on a piece of mail that weighs more than an ounce, in order to cover the higher postage rate.
Hi Annie, To send a regular letter to France would cost $1.15 according to https://www.usps.com/international/first-class-mail-international.htm You could use a "Global Forever" stamp, but not a regular Forever stamp which costs $0.55. I hope this answers your question. Ian
Hi Rod, I do apologize for my late response. Of course you are allowed to mention your site. I had a look and think you've done a fantastic job with it. I am impressed with the number of listings on it! I found it very user-friendly, with clear navigation and useful filters. Thanks for sharing. I am sure many readers will find it useful, and hopefully purchase something. 🙂 Ian
Yes, Forever stamps are always worth their current value even if you bought them years ago. And the number used on a piece of mail does not affect their individual values.
Thanks for your comment. Classic stamps are my favorites as well. For the most part I ignore new issues. Most mint US stamps from as far back as the ~40s are only worth face value. Classic stamps on the other hand, seem to be becoming more sought-after if anything.
Hi Bobby, I love Stamp Community, and have been a part of it for years. I actually created a post about the best stamp forums (around the same time as this post), and listed Stamp Community as #1. Here's the link to that post: http://stampcollectingspot.com/7-super-stamp-collecting-forums
Hello, I am aware of many collectors who specialize in a single country. Seems like most people start out collecting anything and everything, but once they get serious they find their niche and just stick to that. Thanks for commenting!