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Can old stamps still be used?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:28 am
by Shambler
My father just bought me well over a hundred mint British stamps from the 1980s & 90s. Apart from the ones I'm going to keep for my collection, he said I can still use the duplicates for return postage when sending autograph requests, even though they're not current. Is this true? Thanks.

Re: Can old stamps still be used?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:35 am
by RuleroftheWorld
If they've never been used, then yes, I think they're fine to use, as long as they cover the required postage.

Re: Can old stamps still be used?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 10:23 am
by Shambler
Thanks Andy, they're all in mint condition so I'll give them a go and see what happens..

Re: Can old stamps still be used?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:57 pm
by lorraine1980
Hey there, as far as I know they should still be good to use, you may need to stick on more though just to make up 'today's value', but I'd give it a go & see if you get them back :D

Good luck!

Re: Can old stamps still be used?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:12 pm
by Shambler
Thanks Lorraine..and I know what you mean, it takes about 4 or 5 stamps just to make 80p worth of value :lol:

Re: Can old stamps still be used?

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 7:37 pm
by qwertyuiop
Put a return address on the envelope so it gets returned to you if it doesn't work, then you'd know :)