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Old 04-26-2023, 02:19 AM
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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.
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Old 04-26-2023, 04:35 AM
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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
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Old 04-26-2023, 05:35 AM
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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.
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Old 04-26-2023, 05:45 AM
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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
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Old 04-26-2023, 05:49 AM
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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!!
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Old 04-26-2023, 05:54 AM
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No, not a needed service. Just another opportunity for petty thieves.
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:01 AM
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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.
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:11 AM
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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.
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:13 AM
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Nah, the machine wouldn’t be pleasingly aesthetic, and would be a rusted eyesore in 10 years.
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:33 AM
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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.
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:38 AM
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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
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:41 AM
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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
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:43 AM
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They used to sell stamps at the ATMs at the postal stations. That stopped about 10 year ago.
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:47 AM
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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
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Old 04-26-2023, 06:51 AM
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Why not put a pay phone there while you are at it!.?? ::::
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