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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Feb. 19, 2008

Contact: Rochelle Henderson
785-295-9127

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Need Stamps? They May be Closer Than You Think!

TOPEKA, KS – Need postage stamps? They may be closer than you think. Wherever you go, there’s a location or opportunity to buy stamps.

Buy stamps online
There’s one stamp store that’s open 24 hours a day, and it’s only a few mouse clicks away. Just go to shop.usps.com. Here you can select postage stamps by price, subject or type and get them delivered right to your home or office in just a few days. There is a small handling fee to prepare and ship your order.

Buy Stamps By Mail®
You don’t have to leave your home or office if you order your stamps by mail. Just get some order forms from your letter carrier or at your local Post Office™, and then order stamps for delivery directly to your home.

Buy stamps by telephone
Use your credit card and our 24-hour stamp hotline to order the postage you need. There is a small handling fee. Dial 800-STAMP-24 (800-782-6724).

Buy stamps from ATMs
Your nearest access point for postage stamps may be one of the thousands of bank automated teller machines (ATMs) nationwide that stand ready to serve as your personal stamp machine, and all are listed on our website, usps.com®. Just click on Locate a Post Office and under Options select Alternate Locations to Buy Stamps. The website will list the nearest address, and even give you a map and directions on how to get there.

Buy stamps at local stores
Many banks and grocery stores now carry stamps for the convenience of their customers. Most have signs at the checkout counter to let you know that stamps are available. You can find the nearest location on our website.

Buy stamps at your local Post Office
We just mention this one to make sure you don’t get the wrong impression. With so many options — more than 100,000 — for buying stamps, you might get the idea we don’t want you to visit us any more. Please stop by any time! We welcome your business and look forward to serving your mailing needs.

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