I missed this piece from the Postal Service Newsroom on Thursday, April 12:
If it could ring, it would resonate freedom and independence from using one or two-cent stamps to mail letters when stamp prices change in the future. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today introduced its latest consumer innovation by dedicating the Forever Stamp next to the patriotic icon it depicts. Featuring the Liberty Bell image and the word “forever,” the Forever Stamp — available nationwide today — is good for mailing one-ounce First-Class Mail letters anytime in the future — regardless of price changes.
The Forever Stamp will always be available at the price of a First-Class Mail stamp in effect at the time of purchase. To introduce the stamp to the public, the Postal Service is offering the stamp today at 41 cents. Customers may use the stamp as soon as they wish, but stamp prices will not change until May 14. When prices change in the future, the Forever Stamp will sell at the new one-ounce, single-piece First-Class Mail price.
As one who mails lots of stuff, I’m glad to see this stamp. Very glad.
But when the current first class rate is still 39 cents, why would I purchase these at 41 cents?
Since I like stamps, I expect to buy some in another month or so. But I don’t plan to stock up on them until there’s another price change looming. 😀