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"John O'Brien" wrote in message ... Does anyone know what USPS' present position is with respect to the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail ? Thanks. I believe that USPS regulations now permit the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail. I don't recall exactly when the rules were changed, but it was at least as long ago as the beginning of the 33c first class rate period. Of course, whether or not your local postal clerk is aware of the regulation change is a complete crap-shoot. The trickle down effect may take several generations. Tom McFarland |
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On Tue, 1 Jul 2003 23:29:27 -0400, "Tom McFarland"
wrote: "John O'Brien" wrote in message ... Does anyone know what USPS' present position is with respect to the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail ? Thanks. I believe that USPS regulations now permit the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail. I don't recall exactly when the rules were changed, but it was at least as long ago as the beginning of the 33c first class rate period. Of course, whether or not your local postal clerk is aware of the regulation change is a complete crap-shoot. The trickle down effect may take several generations. Tom McFarland Tom : It is more to do with UPU regulations than USPS regulations. Blair -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 80,000 Newsgroups - 16 Different Servers! =----- |
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"Tom McFarland" wrote in message ...
"John O'Brien" wrote in message ... Does anyone know what USPS' present position is with respect to the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail ? Thanks. I believe that USPS regulations now permit the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail. I don't recall exactly when the rules were changed, but it was at least as long ago as the beginning of the 33c first class rate period. Of course, whether or not your local postal clerk is aware of the regulation change is a complete crap-shoot. The trickle down effect may take several generations. Tom McFarland Hi I regularly use 1st and 2nd denominated stamps from the UK to worldwide destinations made up with various low value definitves to offer variety to the recipients due to the usual non-availability of commemoratives at my local post office. I usually use booklet NVI stamps then hand the envelope over the counter to have it made up to the correct rate. I have never had a problem although I do know that when these stamps first appeared they were not valid on international mail. I think now so many countries are introducing these stamps that the UPU has had to accept them as the norm. Malcolm Hirst |
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John O'Brien wrote:
Does anyone know what USPS' present position is with respect to the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail ? Thanks. From the USPS International Mail Manual, section 152.2a: Nondenominated postage stamps (except for those that bear uniquely domestic markings, such as First-Class Presort, Bulk Rate, Presorted Standard, or Nonprofit Organization) may be affixed to postal items that are sent to foreign countries. The value of such stamps is linked to either a current or a former domestic rate (e.g., the “H” stamp has a postage value of $0.33). Since the international postage rates are always higher than the comparable domestic postage rates, mailers who affix a single nondenominated postage stamp to their outbound mailpieces must add additional postage to comply with the international rate schedule. Note: The nondenominated Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp, which has a postage value that is equivalent to the domestic rate for 1-ounce letter, may be used for international mailing purposes. = Eric |
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Douglas MYALL wrote:
The UK non-denominated stamps (usually called Non Value Indicators, or NVIs) may be used to prepay the cost of the indicated service (or the same value toward a higher tariff) at any time regardless of when they were purchased. Thus a 1ST NVI bought for 19p in 1989 may be used today to prepay the same service which now costs 29p. Is this a unique feature of GB NVIs? Do the USA non-denominated stamps have the same built-in hedge against tariff increases? Do those of any other country? As far as I know: The French "red Mariannes" without any letter or number denomination do - they are validi the amount which is to be paid for ordinary letters to domestic and European destinations no matter whether they were bought for 2.80 FRF or 0.50 EUR. The US "letter-denominated" stamps are valid a fixed amount which can be looked up in tables, so no hedge there. But those which bear an inscription like "first class service" are valid at the amount which is set for this particular service. However, I can not guarantee that the above is really correct, it refelcts only what I gathered from various sources. Jan-Martin |
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Douglas MYALL wrote:
Eric Bustad wrote in article ... John O'Brien wrote: Does anyone know what USPS' present position is with respect to the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail ? Thanks. From the USPS International Mail Manual, section 152.2a: Nondenominated postage stamps (except for those that bear uniquely domestic markings, such as First-Class Presort, Bulk Rate, Presorted Standard, or Nonprofit Organization) may be affixed to postal items that are sent to foreign countries. The value of such stamps is linked to either a current or a former domestic rate (e.g., the “H” stamp has a postage value of $0.33). Since the international postage rates are always higher than the comparable domestic postage rates, mailers who affix a single nondenominated postage stamp to their outbound mailpieces must add additional postage to comply with the international rate schedule. Note: The nondenominated Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp, which has a postage value that is equivalent to the domestic rate for 1-ounce letter, may be used for international mailing purposes. The UK non-denominated stamps (usually called Non Value Indicators, or NVIs) may be used to prepay the cost of the indicated service (or the same value toward a higher tariff) at any time regardless of when they were purchased. Thus a 1ST NVI bought for 19p in 1989 may be used today to prepay the same service which now costs 29p. Is this a unique feature of GB NVIs? Do the USA non-denominated stamps have the same built-in hedge against tariff increases? Do those of any other country? Douglas The US non-denominated stamps do not have this feature -- the "H" stamp has and will always have a postal value of 33 cents. The only exception is the Breast Cancer semi-postal stamp. It is _supposed_ to be worth only the price of a first-class stamp as of the date it was purchased, but in practice once can use it for the current first-class rate. = Eric |
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True, US non-denominated stamps retain their original value when issued, but
are still valid for postage. This creates a horrible mess. The USPS has a pamphlet issued for the use of postal employees that gives the franking value of each ND stamp. I can understand the reason for their not going up in value to the current postage rate. If ND stamps became valid for the current first-class rate, they would be a better investment than CDs. However, using them to take advantage of the profit will be a major problem, eventually ending with the sale of excess stocks at a discount, this negating the whole idea. Tony "Eric Bustad" wrote in message ... Douglas MYALL wrote: Eric Bustad wrote in article ... John O'Brien wrote: Does anyone know what USPS' present position is with respect to the use of non-denominated stamps on international mail ? Thanks. From the USPS International Mail Manual, section 152.2a: Nondenominated postage stamps (except for those that bear uniquely domestic markings, such as First-Class Presort, Bulk Rate, Presorted Standard, or Nonprofit Organization) may be affixed to postal items that are sent to foreign countries. The value of such stamps is linked to either a current or a former domestic rate (e.g., the “H” stamp has a postage value of $0.33). Since the international postage rates are always higher than the comparable domestic postage rates, mailers who affix a single nondenominated postage stamp to their outbound mailpieces must add additional postage to comply with the international rate schedule. Note: The nondenominated Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp, which has a postage value that is equivalent to the domestic rate for 1-ounce letter, may be used for international mailing purposes. The UK non-denominated stamps (usually called Non Value Indicators, or NVIs) may be used to prepay the cost of the indicated service (or the same value toward a higher tariff) at any time regardless of when they were purchased. Thus a 1ST NVI bought for 19p in 1989 may be used today to prepay the same service which now costs 29p. Is this a unique feature of GB NVIs? Do the USA non-denominated stamps have the same built-in hedge against tariff increases? Do those of any other country? Douglas The US non-denominated stamps do not have this feature -- the "H" stamp has and will always have a postal value of 33 cents. The only exception is the Breast Cancer semi-postal stamp. It is _supposed_ to be worth only the price of a first-class stamp as of the date it was purchased, but in practice once can use it for the current first-class rate. = Eric |
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UPU regulations were changed years ago to no longer prohibit
non-denominated stamps in international mail. The USPS website has a page where it shows the nondenominated stamps and their respective values. The first A and B issues of the US were not valid in international mail, but the USPS, through the Military Postal Services Agency in Alexandria VA, made an arrangement with the German post office for the Germans to recognize and accept nondenominated stamps on mail addressed to German addresses, because the military post offices in Germany had large stocks. The US concessionary international mail rate from APO and FPO New York military post offices in western Europe to western European CEPT/PostEurop countries is the current US domestic rate - the Germans were seeing a lot of the "invalid" A and B stamps. Regards, Len Nadybal On 30 Jun 2003 20:41:25 GMT, unity (DBoyd001) wrote: I believe (don't quote me please) that the UPU rules require a numeral value on stamps used in international mail. I've known of instances where a lettered stamp (you know... A, B, etc) have gone through the mail without problems. That may go by the board as UK has E stamps for mail to the continent (Therefore international). I'd say check with your postmaster, but they may know less than your average contributer to this ng. Dave Use commemorative stamps on ALL your mail. Introduce the hobby of collecting stamps to someone. Above all, enjoy your hobby regardless of what you collect! |
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