Discount Postage Stamps

oldone_2

I have almost used up the stock of stamps I purchased prior to the price increase. Having to pay full price is going to hurt - I just know it.

At the back of my mind I thought that a few years ago stores such as SuperDrug sold stamps at a 10% discount.

Do they still do this, or is there anywhere else I can get stamps at a discount.

snowbean

I think the superdrug thing is something which they only do around Christmas time?

oldone_2

snowbean wrote: »

I think the superdrug thing is something which they only do around Christmas time?

If this is the case perhaps someone could tip us all off when it happens, and I can then clear my local store of all their stocks

martindow

They often have their 10% offer for a few weeks before the annual price rise.

emmbrook

You can often buy stamps at a good discount on eBay - a lot of dealers sell off their excess stock - this one for example has 100 first class stamps for £46.80 which is a pretty decent discount - assuming you need that many.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DISCOUNTED-100-x-1st-Class-Mint-with-gum-for-use-as-Postage-/280930156412?pt=UK_Stamps_BritishStamps&hash=item4168bdff7c#ht_504wt_689

Obviously_the_best

http://www.discountstamps.co.uk/products-page

porto_bello

snowbean wrote: »

I think the superdrug thing is something which they only do around Christmas time?

In the past, it has happened off and on, throughout the year, usually in the lead up to Mother's Day or Easter.

It tends to be 5% off 1st class stamps only.

[But you can use them as part-payment for 1st and 2nd large letters, small packets, airmail, signed for and special delivery].

oldone_2

Thanks for reminding me that good old e-bay may help.

It is worth noting that there are some e-bay sellers who list stamps that have been used but not franked. They try and cover themselves by saying that it is not legal to use them again - but why would anyone want to pay large amounts for used stamps, all the same, if not to attempt to defraud the Post Office.

F&L

I think Costco offer them at a discount but you need to be a member to get in or know someone who is.

jwylie

There are a few sites still offering at a discount while stocks last like discountstamps mentioned above or stamps-direct.com.

misterthrifty

I have bought from discountstamps before for postage to send out my ebay sales. Good discounts and prompt posting. I just looked at the site and they are giving an extra 5% on your order at the moment.

Mr T