Yes, you can return unused stamps to a “postage buying service“. The Post Office and most third-party places you can buy stamps (Wal-Mart, Costco, your local gas station or supermarket) will not accept returns.
Postage Buying Services
There are reputable places where you can return your unused stamps for cash called Postage Buying Services. These services will offer you cash for your unused postage stamps. How much they pay will be determined on the types of stamps you have, and their condition.
They will offer you a percentage of face value. In other words, the total shipping value your stamps hold if they were to be used for mailing. If you are unsure what your face value is, click here to learn more.
Condition is also a factor in determining your stamps value. For example, complete books or rolls of stamps will fetch more money than incomplete books or rolls of stamps. Folded stamps or single stamps will also demand lower rates.
Returning Unused Stamps
Returning your unused stamps is an easy process. First, follow the steps on their website. Next, download and print a Packing Slip that you will send in with your stamps. Lastly, you will package your stamps and ship them to the buying service. It’s that easy.
If you are uncomfortable shipping your stamps to a Postage Buying Service, make sure you ship your stamps with a tracking number. This way you will have proof that they arrived at their destination. Also, you can read reviews online from a number of real customers.
In conclusion, although the Post Office and most retailers won’t accept returns for stamps, you do have options of getting cash back for your unused postage. While you may not get back exactly what you paid for them, many people would rather have some cash back if they do not plan to use their stamps.
