Articles not adequately prepared to withstand normal handling in the mail. Articles so fragile that they cannot be carried safely in the mail regardless of packaging.ĭ. If such matter is mailed, payment is not made for loss, damage, or missing contents.Ĭ. Parcels containing matter offered for sale, addressed to prospective purchasers who have not ordered or authorized their sending. The following types of mail may not be insured:Ī. Yes - I can track and insure a package, but I cannot track or insure a regular envelope containing merchandise, nor can I track or insure a 6X9 hard mailer unless I make it 1/4 inch thick.Īs for the insurance the postmaster referred to : I brought it to the attention of the postmaster, and have not had a problem since (even on machinable pieces!). But, I have received non-machinable mail that was folded and bent despite the "Do Not Bend" marking. If it is non-machinable, then the added postage paid makes the request mandatory that the carrier is not to bend the mail piece. Padded envelopes, and non-flexible envelopes do likewise.Īs for the "Do Not Bend", I was told that if the mail piece is machinable, then it is optional whether the carrier honors the request. Bubble wrap will make any envelope a parcel regardless of size. For envelope thickness to get to the First Class Parcel, it has to be more than 3/4" thick. ![]() First it falls into the "large envelope" category. ![]() With First Class Parcel, you have to pay extra for tracking and insurance.Īn envelope thicker than 1/4" is not automatically a parcel. With Priority Mail, tracking is included with the postage fee as is $100 of insurance. Nonpostage stamps, such as migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamps, U.S. stamps that are mutilated or defaced cut from stamped envelopes, aerogrammes, or stamped cards covered or coated in such a manner that canceling or defacing marks cannot be printed onto the stamps or overprinted with an unauthorized design, message, or other marking.Į. United Nations stamps, unless on mail deposited at the United Nations, NY.ĭ. Postage due, special delivery, special handling, and Certified Mail stamps.Ĭ. domestic or U.S.-originated international mail:Ī. The following are not valid to pay postage for U.S. All nondenominated postage and makeup price stamps, including official mail stamps, are valid at the original prices of issue. Unless excepted by standard, the total postage affixed must equal at least the postage charge for the class of the mail and, if applicable, the fee for the extra service requested. Precanceled postage may be used only by permit holders authorized under 3.0. Precanceled stamps may be used to pay regular postage and fees for extra services if the mailpiece is endorsed under the standards for the class of mail and service requested. You must complete and return the ‘Stamp Swap Out’ form along with any unused stamps to the Royal Mail freepost address provided.Re: Older airmail stamps rejected for postage? What?Īir mail stamps are all valid for postage.įrom the USPS Domestic Mail Manual Part 604, Section 1.0:Īll postage stamps issued by the United States since 1860, unless listed in 1.3, are valid for postage from any point in the United States or from any other place where U.S. You are unable to directly swap stamps at the Post Office. ![]() If you want to pick up a form in person you can pick one up from your local Royal Mail delivery office or Post Office.You can also request a form by calling Royal Mail’s customer services team on 03457 740740.If you don’t have a printer, Royal Mail can send you a form in the post.Download and print off a form from the Royal Mail website.You can get the ‘Stamp Swap Out’ form via the following methods:.One for less than £200 worth of stamps and one for more than £200 so make sure you use the correct form. There are two different forms depending on the value of your stamps.To use Royal Mail’s Swap Out Scheme you will need to fill out a form and return any unused stamps.Royal Mail opened this scheme on 31 March 2022. The Stamp Swap Out Scheme will remain open after 31 January 2023 so you can continue to swap out any old non-barcoded stamps. You can exchange non-barcoded stamps for barcoded ones.
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