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Tag: USPS

Post #2019:  The price of stamps.

Post #2019: The price of stamps.

 

This morning I realized that I had no idea what a postage stamp costs.

Not that this is somehow critical to my well-being.  I rarely mail anything, and I’m still using up an ancient roll of “forever” stamps.  Which, I guess, is appropriate.

A first-class stamp costs 73 cents, as of July 2024. Continue reading Post #2019: The price of stamps.

Posted on September 21, 2024September 23, 2024Categories AnalysisTags first class stamp price, USPS
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