Selling stamps at post offices much more costly than retail salesLinn’s Stamp NewsIf you have wondered why so many postmasters general have fought to sell more stamps in retail chains, you need look no further than a 2003 report of the President's Commission on the United States Postal Service. In the report is a table…

Canada Post recently began a trial of computer-vended stamp labelsLinn’s Stamp NewsCanada Post recently re-introduced the use of computer-vended stamp labels, after an unsuccessful and short-lived trial in 2012-13. Called “kiosk” stamps by collectors and Canada Post, they have been made available as part of several new self-service … More: continued here

Linn’s Stamp News U.S. Seashells stamps: When and where they will be issuedLinn’s Stamp NewsFour nondenominated stamps fulfilling the 34¢ postcard rate will be issued Jan. 28 in San Diego, Calif. The illustrations by artist Sergio Baradat show North American seashells: the queen conch, the Pacific calico scallop, the alphabet cone, and the …and more »…

Canadian computer-vended stamp label trial underway | Linns.comLinn’s Stamp NewsCanada Post recently re-introduced the use of computer-vended stamp labels, after an unsuccessful and short-lived trial in 2012-13. More: continued here

Hight cost of selling stamps at post offices | Linns.comLinn’s Stamp NewsA 2003 report explains why it costs so much more to sell stamps at post office counters than it does via retail outlets such as supermarkets. More: continued here