Audio News Release: Forever Stamp

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The current economic climate has many consumers looking for ways to save money. That may be one reason why a certain Postal Service stamp is selling so well. Sales of the Forever Stamp continue to increase as customers prepare for the May 12th penny increase in a First Class Mail stamp. Postal Service Consumer Advocate Delores Killette says buying Forever Stamps now can save you money…

KILLETTE SOUNDBITE:

The Forever Stamp is a great bargain because — as the name suggests — the stamp is good forever. Buy it today and use it any time in the future for a one-ounce letter mailing. No additional postage is needed no matter how prices change in the future. Just look for the stamp with the Liberty Bell image.

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The Postal Service has sold more than 6 billion Forever Stamps since they were first offered a year ago and sales over the past few weeks have increased dramatically. These stamps — and the new 42-cent stamps — are available at Post Offices nationwide, on usps.com or by calling 1-800-STAMP-24.

(Preceding audio courtesy of U.S. Postal Service.)

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