DaveN 1,105 Report post Posted February 23, 2019 1st and 2nd class stamps are to increase in price on March 25th. 1st class are to increase to 70p and 2nd class to 61p. So if you use a lot or want to get some in stock (think about Christmas cards) then you might want to get some before they increase in price. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EileenH 491 Report post Posted February 23, 2019 Crikey! Is that EACH? I never think about the price of a stamp as the price isn't on it any more. I just get a book of stamps at the supermarket and it gets added into the total. Crikey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,095 Report post Posted February 23, 2019 Yes, Eileen, it's unbelievable. I'm amazed they waited till after Christmas ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 4,692 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 This has got to be some early April fools joke? No one still buys stamps? ................ Do they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 3,562 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 Not at that price I wouldn’t think. Perhaps if they were substantially cheaper the volume of post would increase. This is just a disincentive to use the mail. Fewer people are using the postal service. How can we bring them back? ‘I know, let’s put the price of stamps up’. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 8,353 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 If you're really ahead of the game, you should also buy your Christmas Cards straight after Christmas day when they are being sold off at reduced prices. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 7,736 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 I do that every year, CT! Not much you can teach this old moggie about thrift! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trogg 1,169 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 My wife does that every year, then she puts them away in a safe place , yes you have guessed right she can never find them. Some where in the house we must have a secret place full of Christmas cards and lost socks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 7,736 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 That's me with Christmas presents, Trogg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carni 9,341 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 We buy all of our Christmas cards, wrapping, ribbons, bows, crackers and any gifts that will keep well all in the January sales. It is something we had to do in past years as hubbs and I are both from big families, and it was the only way we could afford to buy for our loved ones. It is not down to being tight, it is born from necessity. When our parents were still with us and brothers and sisters had small children, the count was 40+, that was before we even started on our own children. I love giving gifts, but there is no way we could do it now. The family gift list is down to around 20ish these days, but still need those sales to help out. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EileenH 491 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 I don't know if it's just around here but the Scouts do deliveries at Christmas for about 25p each item. Only local stuff, of course, but very reliable. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carni 9,341 Report post Posted February 24, 2019 EileenH, What a good idea, that would raise some funds for the scouts and help people out as well. It brings to mind memories of 'Bob-a-Job'. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sue B 48 1,198 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 I think I'm going to get a dozen 2nd class stamps while out shopping and ad them to my Christmas booty that's if I can remember where I put every thing. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 4,692 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 On 2/24/2019 at 11:10 AM, carni said: crackers and any gifts that will keep well all in the January sales. On 12/25/2018 at 6:02 PM, carni said: when it came to the crackers I don't think they are what they used to be. Or are they? Do Crackers have a sell by date? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Waddo 758 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 I know cream crackers do! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carni 9,341 Report post Posted February 25, 2019 Prawn Crackers Anawl? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
