Shipping Information

The Collectible Stamps Gallery carefully packs and ships all stamps within a protective rigid mailer that avoids machine cancellation.  Most items are shipped via USPS First Class or Priority Mail (exceptions are large packages, which may be sent by USPS Parcel Post or via UPS).  The 2007 USPS rate increases were substantial for such hand-stamped rigid "envelopes" (termed "flats" by the USPS). However, we have not increased our shipping charges and, as an added sales incentive, are committed to maintaining our low rates until at least the next USPS rate increase (anticipated in May, 2008).

To ensure that you/we are protected from possible loss or damage of your stamps while in the hands of the USPS, and to keep shipping costs to a minimum, we carry private mailer's insurance (Collectibles Insurance Agency) rather than the more cumbersome and expensive USPS insurance.  Every package we send is sent fully insured at no additional charge to you.

Shipping Charges

A flat rate shipping charge is applied to all stamp orders (same charge whether you order a single stamp or hundreds of stamps).  Country-specific charges are listed below:

   To a United States Address: $1.75

   To Canada or Mexico: $2.00

   To Other Countries: 

The shipping charge is dependent on your country's rate group as assigned by the USPS.  The charge is calculated by our shopping cart software; you will see this charge before you process your payment.

Shipping charges for supplies are based on weight and the location of your address (USPS rate zone).  We do not charge for shipping materials or handling- you pay only the actual USPS shipping fee.  This fee is calculated by our shopping cart software; you will see this charge before you process your payment.

If you order both stamps and supplies, we will save you money by carefully packaging the stamps within the box used to ship your supplies.  The shipping charge will be based solely on the weight of the ordered supplies.