SWAPPING OUT OLD 1st & 2nd CLASS STAMPS

As Parsley3 says, you get the same number of stamps back rather than the number equivalent to the value of those you sent.

Surprised to offend with 'swap out' rather than 'swap'. Funny what annoys us, isn't it?

We could start a new thread . . .

You get the same number of stamps back MayBee.

Do you get the equivalent number of stamps or just the equivalent value ( ie less stamps?). I’m just in the process of sending my old stamps to them. I can’t see anyone sending Christmas cards in future with the cost of postage. I thought I was being clever a couple of years ago stocking up on stamps.

Ditto!

Since when did "swap" become "swap out"? It annoys me every time I see it.

The ‘deadline’ is 31st January, but there is ‘a period of grace’ until 31st July when post will still be delivered.
amp.theguardian.com/money/2022/dec/23/royal-mail-non-barcoded-stamps-deadline

I’m very confused about this!
(As are the Royal Mail I think)

Commercial radio stations are currently regularly playing the RM ‘advert’ voiced by Zoe Wanamaker telling the public to use the stamps by 31st January

As I said, confusing

Glad the 'use by' date has been extended - thanks for the update, midgey.

Sometimes the stamp costs more than the card these days. And I expect it won’t be long before the price goes up yet again - generally around April isn’t it?

I think the PO have shot themselves in the foot as fewer and fewer people seem to be using postal services.
I used up all my “old” stamps on this year’s Christmas cards - starting with the elderly rellies and friends far away, I simply stopped when I had used up all my stamps- about 40.

That’s correct midgey, I came across the information whilst tracking a parcel. I don’t think it’s been widely publicised.

I think the date for using old stamps has been extended. It is now July 31st.