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Question Regarding Semipostal Stamp

Sheila P-Burg — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:12:00 GMT

I need to order some stamps and while I was looking at the various stamps I noticed a stamp for "Healing PTSD". I am definitely interested in this stamp. I understand it cost more and I understand some of the cost goes toward the healing of PTSD. It does not say "forever" instead it says First Class USA. My question is does anyone know if there a length of time this stamp is good for or is it considered a "forever" stamp.

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ahoymate — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:22:56 GMT

My 2 cents: If it doesn't say Forever 55 on the website, I doubt it is. Email USPS & ask.

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DiAnne — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:24:20 GMT

Forever stamps have forever printed on them so my guess would be the stamp would always be good but if the price of postage goes up you will have to purchase additonal postage to use it.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:29:20 GMT

Bless you for wanting to help those with PTSD.

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alliswell — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:29:25 GMT

Call and speak with someone at your local Post Office.

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Puppy Lips — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:31:45 GMT

I thought all the stamps now were "Forever" stamps, but I could be wrong. Perhaps stamps that contribute to a cause are not. Or maybe putting the word, "forever," on them spoils the design or message.

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ahoymate — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:33:16 GMT

Calling the PO in "the best of times" is a challenge. They are responsive to email IME.

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DLew — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:33:37 GMT

Yes. It is a forever stamp. It is valid for postage at the CURRENT first class rate. It can be used indefinitely on letters and cards. I continue to use the breast cancer first class stamps that I purchased three years ago even though the rates have gone up. It cannot be used for overweight envelopes, like some wedding invitations with enclosures, or for airmail out of country.

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Sheila P-Burg — Thu, 28 May 2020 17:53:27 GMT

@DLew .... Thank you! I finally did get through to the post office. The first two (2) said they did not know. Finally called one of the larger post offices in the next county and they verified it was classified a forever stamp. Makes me feel a lot better with you verifying it also. Again, thank you. I believe strongly in this cause I will be ordering the stamps.

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DLew — Thu, 28 May 2020 18:15:26 GMT

@Sheila P-Burg

You're welcome. It's nice to support a cause and spread awareness.

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noodleann — Thu, 28 May 2020 18:18:58 GMT

"Sold at a price of 65 cents per First-Class™ stamp, this stamp is a semipostal. The
price of a semipostal stamp pays for the First-Class™ single-piece postage rate in
effect at the time of purchase plus an amount to fund causes that have been
determined to be in the national public interest. By law, revenue from sales (minus
postage and the reasonable reimbursement of costs to the Postal Service™) is to be
transferred to a selected executive agency or agencies. Net proceeds from this
stamp will be distributed to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which oversees
the National Center for PTSD."

That is pasted from the USPS page on the stamp. The stamp was issued December 2, 2019, so it's not related to the virus. Just FYI.

Re: Question Regarding Semipostal Stamp

Sheila P-Burg — Thu, 28 May 2020 19:11:20 GMT

No it is definitely not related with the virus. It is in support of helping individuals with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Most people when they hear PTSD associate it with our military personnel but their are other individuals they also have PTSD and need assistance also.

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Tribesters — Thu, 28 May 2020 21:44:09 GMT

It is the same as a forever stamp. It will always be good for a 1oz. first class letter.

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lovesrecess — Thu, 28 May 2020 23:08:51 GMT

I would want to know exactly where or who the money is going to for help with PTSD. My brother has suffered from it since Vietnam and not enough attention is given to it; it is truly just as debilitating as losing an arm or a leg.

Re: Question Regarding Semipostal Stamp

Sheila P-Burg — Thu, 28 May 2020 23:45:03 GMT

@lovesrecess ...... The USPS website says the proceeds will go to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs which oversees the National Center for PTSD.