Would you like stamp machines at village postal stations??

[jebartle]

Is there a reason why not???

[retiredguy123]

I don't think the U.S. Post Office would place them there because there are no official postal workers, just contractors. You can buy stamps at Publix when you check out.

[Kenswing]

Is there a reason why not???

Cost? We have what, close to a hundred postal stations now? That’s a lot of vending machines. A roll of stamps lasts me more than a year. The machines would never pay for themselves. The Postal Service loses enough money as it is. Why add to it?

[JohnN]

stamps by mail

[njbchbum]

Get our stamps by the roll. Why tempt vandalism with exterior machines with cash in them?

[villagetinker]

I would go for getting from the contract worker, IF THEY HAVE THE TIME, but I do not see any advantage to having machines at the postal stations. There are many places to get stamps, all of the food stores, probably most of the gas stations.

[Smalley]

It's easy to buy stamps at supermarket, post office, by mail. The cost and effort to put machines at every postal station in TV is NOT justified.

[tophcfa]

Once per year I pick up a book at the Publix check out.

[Pairadocs]

Cost? We have what, close to a hundred postal stations now? That’s a lot of vending machines. A roll of stamps lasts me more than a year. The machines would never pay for themselves. The Postal Service loses enough money as it is. Why add to it?

And Publix is so handy for most residents !

[Pairadocs]

I would go for getting from the contract worker, IF THEY HAVE THE TIME, but I do not see any advantage to having machines at the postal stations. There are many places to get stamps, all of the food stores, probably most of the gas stations.

I haven't asked at B.J.'s... when we belonged to Costco in So. Fl. we used be to able to buy rolls at a DISCOUNT to the post office face value. Wonder if B.J.'s does that, must ask next trip.

[kaydee]

Use to get them thru the ATM at the postal station. Very convenient

[MrChip72]

How many stamps does the average person use in a year? Even a sheet of 10 seems like it could last a year.

[427dave]

Is there a reason why not???

We use to be able to buy stamps from the ATM machines at all postal stations. When they stopped doing that I ask the bank why? They just said the stamps would not longer fit in the ATM they were the wrong size. They said I can buy them at the bank drive up window.

[Garywt]

And Publix is so handy for most residents !

I would think so plus you have Winn Dixie and a number of Post Offices around.

[Two Bills]

What are Postage Stamps?:shrug:

[retiredguy123]

I haven't asked at B.J.'s... when we belonged to Costco in So. Fl. we used be to able to buy rolls at a DISCOUNT to the post office face value. Wonder if B.J.'s does that, must ask next trip.
BJ's and Sam's both sell postage stamps.

[RICH1]

How many stamps does the average person use in a year? Even a sheet of 10 seems like it could last a year.
I agree … who uses Stamps ? Bills are paid Electronically and Christmas cards seem non-existent.
Stamp machines are Dinosaurs

[defrey12]

Is there a reason why not???

Yes! It’s called service and maintenance costs. Sorry to offend, dumb idea. Buy 100 when you go to Post Office.

[bowlingal]

jebartle...you can buy stamps anywhere in almost every store. Walgreens, Publix, Winn Dixie are some of the stores that sell them. Why install them at the postal stations and have people breaking into them? You do go to the stores, I'm sure. Pick them up when you go to buy your alcohol

[bowlingal]

Rich1...I use stamps. Do not trust the internet for my financial information. Too many scammers out there. You probably use your credit card at gas stations also. Don't be scammed!!

[banjobob]

No, not a needed service. Just another opportunity for petty thieves.

[Joecool]

With email, I rarely get anything but unsolicited advertisements. As for sending out birthday or other cards, a book of stamps lasts for years. All bills and most communications done on line.

[LuvNH]

I agree … who uses Stamps ? Bills are paid Electronically and Christmas cards seem non-existent.
Stamp machines are Dinosaurs

You ask "who uses stamps" .... I do. I have two children and two daughter-in-laws .... equals four birthday cards and two anniversary cards.

I have four Grandchildren .... birthday cards and anniversary cards; and these kids keep having children which means more cards and more stamps.

I guess I am a dinosaur!

Oh, I almost forgot, I get Mother's Day Cards .... more stamps.

Graduation Cards and on and on.

[Normal]

Nah, the machine wouldn’t be pleasingly aesthetic, and would be a rusted eyesore in 10 years.

[Rodneysblue]

I don't think the U.S. Post Office would place them there because there are no official postal workers, just contractors. You can buy stamps at Publix when you check out.
Publix employees are not postal workers either.

[coconutmama]

You ask "who uses stamps" .... I do. I have two children and two daughter-in-laws .... equals four birthday cards and two anniversary cards.

I have four Grandchildren .... birthday cards and anniversary cards; and these kids keep having children which means more cards and more stamps.

I guess I am a dinosaur!

Oh, I almost forgot, I get Mother's Day Cards .... more stamps.

Graduation Cards and on and on.

Me too. No e-card, although I do use some, can replace an old fashioned greeting card up on our mantle. And a birthday check in it is always appreciated

[coconutmama]

We use to be able to buy stamps from the ATM machines at all postal stations. When they stopped doing that I ask the bank why? They just said the stamps would not longer fit in the ATM they were the wrong size. They said I can buy them at the bank drive up window.

Yes. I bought my last sheet at the bank. Will last a while

[rochellepfaff]

They used to sell stamps at the ATMs at the postal stations. That stopped about 10 year ago.

[coconutmama]

Nah, the machine wouldn’t be pleasingly aesthetic, and would be a rusted eyesore in 10 years.

So true. Probably rusted in even 5 years & not maintained

[paulajr]

Why not put a pay phone there while you are at it!.?? :coolsmiley::::::pepper2:

[Chi-Town]

Sad to see no more stamps at postal stations ATM's. Mail and stamps at the same location made sense.

[Maker]

You can get stamps at your postal station. They put them right into your mailbox. Buy them here ht tps://store.us ps. com/
Store redirect (https://store.usps.com/)

[midiwiz]

Is there a reason why not???

why? can't even think of one.

why not? 1 book of forever stamps lasts a lifetime. I use 1 stamp a year. and don't say xmas cards because very few people send them any more.

[retiredguy123]

Publix employees are not postal workers either.
Correct. But Publix does it as a free service to their customers. The Post Office has nothing to do with it.

[LuvNH]

Why not put a pay phone there while you are at it!.?? :coolsmiley::::::pepper2:

Cute and kinda snarky ..... but, there are still a lot of seniors who do not either want, or feel the need for a cell phone. I cannot get my other half to use a cell phone, so an old fashioned pay phone is not such a stupid idea.

When I am in Europe it seems that everyone has a cell phone, but they still have a pay phone kiosk in every town.

[The Chipster]

Stamps? Yeah, I kinda remember those things . . .

[brunogal]

Many comments here on stamps being purchased via ATMs at postal stations. I loved that! However, I was told the USPS quit manufacturing ATM-ready stamps.

[wmcgowan]

Is there a reason why not???
you can buy stamps almost anywhere - most grocery stores - costco - walmart - even online -

[jimkerr]

Is there a reason why not???

No, because it’s a terrible idea. Most people don’t use stamps anymore.

[pdearmond]

And Publix doesn’t up charge

[coralway]

Folks still use stamps? How quaint

[daniel200]

I still have not finished the roll of stamps i bought 5 years ago.

[Bilyclub]

No, not very cost effective.

[justjim]

We are “old school” and still send out Christmas cards, birthday cards, get well cards sympathy cards, etc. Anyway, my point is it’s very easy to get stamps as others have mentioned. Such stamp machines were not and are not cost effective and the USPS did away with them the same as pay phones and other such devices of the past went bye bye. BTW, mailing all these cards are not cost effective either. However, when in the hospital and my brother passed, a card with real writing was sort of nice. But, as I said, we are “old school”! Fore!

[mkjelenbaas]

Is there a reason why not???
Why? No

[Topgun 1776]

Is there a reason why not???

Nobody but advertisers mails anything anymore. I've had a 20 stamp roll for 2 years now.

[DonnaNi4os]

Is there a reason why not???

I believe you can still purchase postage stamps at an ATM using your debit card. Also they are available at Publix and most supermarkets.

[Bilyclub]

Nobody but advertisers mails anything anymore. I've had a 20 stamp roll for 2 years now.

Sad to see no more stamps at postal stations ATM's. Mail and stamps at the same location made sense.

Many comments here on stamps being purchased via ATMs at postal stations. I loved that! However, I was told the USPS quit manufacturing ATM-ready stamps.

We are “old school” and still send out Christmas cards, birthday cards, get well cards sympathy cards, etc. Anyway, my point is it’s very easy to get stamps as others have mentioned. Such stamp machines were not and are not cost effective and the USPS did away with them the same as pay phones and other such devices of the past went bye bye. BTW, mailing all these cards are not cost effective either. However, when in the hospital and my brother passed, a card with real writing was sort of nice. But, as I said, we are “old school”! Fore!

Yes! It’s called service and maintenance costs. Sorry to offend, dumb idea. Buy 100 when you go to Post Office.

jebartle...you can buy stamps anywhere in almost every store. Walgreens, Publix, Winn Dixie are some of the stores that sell them. Why install them at the postal stations and have people breaking into them? You do go to the stores, I'm sure. Pick them up when you go to buy your alcohol

No, not a needed service. Just another opportunity for petty thieves.

Nah, the machine wouldn’t be pleasingly aesthetic, and would be a rusted eyesore in 10 years.

They used to sell stamps at the ATMs at the postal stations. That stopped about 10 year ago.

So true. Probably rusted in even 5 years & not maintained

Cost? We have what, close to a hundred postal stations now? That’s a lot of vending machines. A roll of stamps lasts me more than a year. The machines would never pay for themselves. The Postal Service loses enough money as it is. Why add to it?

Get our stamps by the roll. Why tempt vandalism with exterior machines with cash in them?

I would go for getting from the contract worker, IF THEY HAVE THE TIME, but I do not see any advantage to having machines at the postal stations. There are many places to get stamps, all of the food stores, probably most of the gas stations.

It's easy to buy stamps at supermarket, post office, by mail. The cost and effort to put machines at every postal station in TV is NOT justified.

We use to be able to buy stamps from the ATM machines at all postal stations. When they stopped doing that I ask the bank why? They just said the stamps would not longer fit in the ATM they were the wrong size. They said I can buy them at the bank drive up window.

I believe you can still purchase postage stamps at an ATM using your debit card. Also they are available at Publix and most supermarkets.


Since some posters think it's too hard to read the whole thread before posting, here is the summary: Stamps used to be sold at the postal station atm's. It was stopped a while back.

[retiredguy123]

Since some posters think it's too hard to read the whole thread before posting, here is the summary: Stamps used to be sold at the postal station atm's. It was stopped a while back.
I don't have a Citizen's First account that operates the postal station ATMs. But, I assume that the stamps were sold by the bank as a convenience to their customers, and that the USPS had nothing to do with it. Is that correct?

[Rodneysblue]

Correct. But Publix does it as a free service to their customers. The Post Office has nothing to do with it.

So then putting stamp machines at postal stations would be the same as buying them at Publix. Maybe even a better, due to the fact that the postal station workers are under contract with the USPS.

[TomSpasm]

4 pages of comments and nobody has suggested that you use your computer and go to USPS.com and browse every stamp that is currently available, make a choice or choices, pay for them, and have it conveniently delivered to your house in days? All from the comfort of your own home? Perfect example of what's wrong with this site now, everyone chiming in with what they think is somehow amusing, but very few who actually give any decent answers to the questions posed.

[retiredguy123]

4 pages of comments and nobody has suggested that you use your computer and go to USPS.com and browse every stamp that is currently available, make a choice or choices, pay for them, and have it conveniently delivered to your house in days? All from the comfort of your own home? Perfect example of what's wrong with this site now, everyone chiming in with what they think is somehow amusing, but very few who actually give any decent answers to the questions posed.
Correct. But they will charge you a "handling" fee. If you order a book of 20 stamps, the handling fee is $1.55. And, if your stamps get lost in the mail, good luck getting your money back. LOL.

I would rather go to Publix. No fees.

[Bilyclub]

I don't have a Citizen's First account that operates the postal station ATMs. But, I assume that the stamps were sold by the bank as a convenience to their customers, and that the USPS had nothing to do with it. Is that correct?

Yes, other than selling them the stamps.

[jebartle]

What are Postage Stamps?:shrug:

Hmmm, maybe that's why I get the look when I breakout my checkbook, now don't ask, what is a checkbook, it's hard converting when you're ancient, ha!

[Fenster]

Is there a reason why not???

Sorry, you have exceeded the limit for question marks.

[Bogie Shooter]

And I thought dog poop threads were silly.

[jimkerr]

How do people make it through life, retire and not understand how to buy stamps?

[Hardlyworking]

I’d prefer a mail shredder at each postal station.

[asianthree]

Hmmm, maybe that's why I get the look when I breakout my checkbook, now don't ask, what is a checkbook, it's hard converting when you're ancient, ha!

Fun fact our Granddaughter (college grad entering Med school this fall) has never written a check, doesn’t have a checkbook, and had never addressed an envelope. Buying stamps was a bigger question.

Sadly every student in her dorm complex had zero experience.

I get all my stamps from the post office to choose something different, any place else usually carries regular stamps. It must be popular because early November all the Christmas stamps were sold out.

[BlueStarAirlines]

Is there a reason why not???

I just buy them from USPS.com and they get delivered to my mailbox. If in a rush, there is always Publix. I'll caveat all that with I used 9 stamps in 2022. With online banking and such, the need for stamps continues to drop.