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if the stamps on one envelope are not canceled out, can i re-use them for another sase???
thank you

This has been discussed a few different times throughout this forum. The practice of re-using stamps that are not cancelled is technically illegal through the U.S. Postal Code. That said, may collectors chose to re-use stamps anyway. So if you choose to do it, do it at your own risk, but know that there may be consequences. I hope this answers your question .

Here is the link to a very helpful section on this very question:

http://www.fanmail.biz/mboard/viewtopic ... led+stamps

Hello Sprock Chick

Welcome to the forum

Legally, you're not supposed to be re-using uncancelled stamps.

However, it's up to you if you choose to do so. Just remember to remove the stamp carefully from the envelope and glue it onto a new envelope.
(Note: to remove the stamp I would suggest soaking the stamp and bit of envelope in water so the glue softens. You can then peel it off, let it dry and glue the stamp on a new envelope.)

Buona fortuna!

nowandagain [rockon]

wow ya no i never thought of doing that

now and again doesn't the ink run when you do that?

cougars wrote:now and again doesn't the ink run when you do that?

Hi cougars

I have been a stamp collector for many years, so I have had no problems removing stamps from envelopes.

The ink on the stamps do not run when you soak them in water. When they dry (provided you've done it correctly) the stamps should be flat and look practically the same as a new one.

nowandagain [rockon]

I can affirm what nowandagain says

I too am a stamp collector from wayyyyy back, and used to soak stamps in water all the time to remove them from envelopes so I could then put them into my stamp albums.

Works a treat

ok thanks guys

No problems cougars

Good luck! Re-use stamps at your own risk!

nowandagain [rockon]

ok, I'm not going to re.use the stamps I'm goin' to use IRC's