{"id":1912,"date":"2025-02-17T11:36:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/?p=1912"},"modified":"2025-02-17T11:36:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:36:25","slug":"get-free-stamps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Places to Get Free Stamps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wondering where to <a href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/free-stuff-online\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"119\">get free<\/a> stamps?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t fret because I\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though using stamps is becoming outmoded due to communication methods like email and texting, some people still use them to mail letters, check payments, and greeting cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Placing a stamp on mail is much easier than how customers paid for postage <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/who\/profile\/history\/stamps-postcards.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">before 1847<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Back then, they had to take their package(s) to the nearest post office and pay a rate based on distance and number of letters inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stamps aren\u2019t only used for letters and packages; many individuals enjoy collecting and studying them, aka philately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably landed on this post because you want to obtain stamps without spending money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, keep reading to find out how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67b3a51ab8dd2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67b3a51ab8dd2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#Where_to_Get_Free_Stamps_Near_Me\" title=\"Where to Get Free Stamps Near Me\">Where to Get Free Stamps Near Me<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#1_Office_supply_stores\" title=\"1. Office supply stores\">1. Office supply stores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#2_Craigslist\" title=\"2. Craigslist\">2. Craigslist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#3_Survey_sites\" title=\"3. Survey sites\">3. Survey sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#4_rstampcollecting\" title=\"4. r\/stampcollecting\">4. r\/stampcollecting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#5_Between_the_perfs\" title=\"5. Between the perfs\">5. Between the perfs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#6_The_Internation_Society_of_World_Wide_Stamp_Collectors_ISWSC\" title=\"6. The Internation Society of World Wide Stamp Collectors (ISWSC)\">6. The Internation Society of World Wide Stamp Collectors (ISWSC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#7_Family_and_Friends\" title=\"7. Family and Friends\">7. Family and Friends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#8_StampEdMichaels_Stamps\" title=\"8. StampEd\/Michael\u2019s Stamps\">8. StampEd\/Michael\u2019s Stamps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#9_CharitiesCommunity_Programs\" title=\"9. Charities\/Community Programs\">9. Charities\/Community Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#10_Stamp_Community\" title=\"10. Stamp Community\">10. Stamp Community<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#11_Your_dressers\" title=\"11. Your dresser(s)\">11. Your dresser(s)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/get-free-stamps\/#Save_Money_and_Get_Stamps_for_Free\" title=\"Save Money and Get Stamps for Free\">Save Money and Get Stamps for Free<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Get_Free_Stamps_Near_Me\"><\/span>Where to Get Free Stamps Near Me<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilize these leads to acquire stamps at no cost to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Office_supply_stores\"><\/span>1. Office supply stores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some office supply stores might have leftover stamps in their possession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel free to stop by your local Office Max or other store and ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Craigslist\"><\/span>2. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/sites\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Craigslist<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Craigslist has a free section under the \u201cFor Sale\u201d category where you can create an ad to request stamps or scan posts of others eager to give them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Survey_sites\"><\/span>3. Survey sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you visit survey sites like Swagbucks and InboxDollars?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If so, you technically receive free stamps by purchasing them with the gift cards, cash, and\/or points you earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_rstampcollecting\"><\/span>4. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/stampcollecting\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">r\/stampcollecting<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This subreddit is ideal for philately enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Post your own thread or scan others\u2019 threads to see if they have a stamp or two that you could add to your collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Between_the_perfs\"><\/span>5. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.betweentheperfs.com\/free-stamps\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Between the perfs<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the perfs is a website created by a philately fan named Peter Elias.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He offers free stamps for collectors in the U.S. and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S residents can send requests in a SASE envelope (containing a Forever stamp or 73 cents worth of U.S. stamps) to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Peter Elias<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attn: Free USA Stamp Set #16 (Attn: Free Worldwide Stamp Set #17 for worldwide stamp inquiries)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P.O. Box 940427<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plano, TX 75094-0427<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live outside the U.S., send one International Reply Coupon, mint USA stamps worth $1.65, \u20ac2.00, sFr 2.00, or $2.00 to the above address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elias posts status updates on stamp availability, so check back often for any news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Internation_Society_of_World_Wide_Stamp_Collectors_ISWSC\"><\/span>6. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/iswsc.org\/iswsc_freestamps.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Internation Society of World Wide Stamp Collectors (ISWSC)<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you a group leader with charges interested in stamp collecting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the ISWSC!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This organization provides free stamps to kids&#8217; stamp clubs, and no membership is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mail or email your request as well as the number of kids in your group, their interests, and ages to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>ISWSC Internet Offer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richard Rizzo #2215<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>18300 Winter Park Ct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4676<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:poly76ce@gmail.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poly76ce@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Family_and_Friends\"><\/span>7. Family and Friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know where to get free stamps without mailing or emailing requests to individuals or organizations, consider asking your loved ones. (You might have to mail or email them if they live far away.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They might have some spare stamps stored in a drawer or closet that they\u2019d be more than happy to give to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_StampEdMichaels_Stamps\"><\/span>8. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stamped.pub\/michaels-stamps-free-stamp-collecting-starter-kits-full-article\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">StampEd\/Michael\u2019s Stamps<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>StampEd, an online magazine for stamp collectors, has an associate named Michael Lynn who gives away free starter kits to budding philatelists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email your request and shipping request to <a href=\"mailto:usstamps@mac.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">usstamps@mac.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_CharitiesCommunity_Programs\"><\/span>9. Charities\/Community Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some charities or community programs might have unused stamps in their donation collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact or stop by your local facility to check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Stamp_Community\"><\/span>10. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stampcommunity.org\/policy.asp\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stamp Community<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stamp Community is a forum where members can show off stamps, talk about them, and of course, get some for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up by clicking the above link and reading the rules before pressing \u201cAgree.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Your_dressers\"><\/span>11. Your dresser(s)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider searching for stamps that may be stashed away in your kitchen or bedroom dresser(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Important note: do <em>not <\/em>reuse stamps from old mail; it\u2019s a federal crime. It was something I considered adding as a method until I learned about its illegality, and I don\u2019t want to encourage criminal activity, even unintentionally.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_Money_and_Get_Stamps_for_Free\"><\/span>Save Money and Get Stamps for Free<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know where to get free stamps, use one or more of the above techniques today to mail something or take up philately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/get-free-stamps-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How to get free stamps\" class=\"wp-image-1959\" title=\"Easy ways to get stamps for free\" srcset=\"https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/get-free-stamps-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/get-free-stamps-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/get-free-stamps-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moneymellow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/get-free-stamps.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering where to get free stamps? 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