Do you reuse un-franked stamps?

[EmmaSheree]

Just got this PM saying its illegal to use unmarked stamps

I thought you might want to know that reusing stamps that haven't been cancelled or look like they haven't been cancelled is against the law.

I Actually work for a post office, and the USPS do use Ultra-Violet stamp cancelling inks in addition to the black cancelling ink, so even though you can't see it under normal light, it can be dectected under black lights. and if they catch people reusing stamps with these ultra-violet cancellings over and over, they will issue a warning and if it keeps happening they can and will fine you a hefty amount (depending on the state you live in it can be up to $5,000 and include jail time)

That's why I don't reuse stamps. $5,000 can buy a whole lot of them and if you like, you can post what I said to the forum to let others know this as well.

RYAN-J

Well, not all post offices use this "Ultra-Violet stamp cancelling ink" and don't let someone trick you into thinking they do. As a matter of fact, MINE DOESN'T. My post office uses a PEN to "X" out the stamps. Comments from Ryan J aren't gonna scare me just because he works @ a PO. lol!

BTW I think I read in the paper last week that the ''Stamp Killer'' will be getting out of jail next month........BUM, BUM, BUM!! H*ll outta here There are millions of killers and rapists in the world. But I doubt that the rare times that I re-use stamps, I'm gonna be put in jail. Next.

PS: Ryan I have a mini ultra violet light @ my house so BELIEVE ME, you aren't the only person here who knows the PO trick. ;)

Have you checked if your stamps are marked with ur Light?

[dancingirl1]

Have you checked if your stamps are marked with ur Light?

Yup and there was no 'ink' on them on the two times that I used it.

[usmcusarmy81]

just read this, and i agree with dancinggirl. If the damn ole PO is to lazy not to stamp my stamps, I will NOT be to lazy asa to reuse them suckers. I have done it 4 times so far, no problem. As to this UV stamp ink, ill call BS, as all the inks that are UV resposive are far more expensive, and they actually will yellow the stamps when its been on the stamp for a day or two. So to the OP, rock theose pre used stamps.

I have actually wanted to mark one really surreptiously, and see how many times i could use it. Has anyone done that.