[Dx-qsl] SOAKED OFF STAMPS

Sat Feb 1 23:58:01 2003

Oh c'mon Doug, this is ridiculous.

If the stamp doesn't pass through the postal system, technically, it should
still be legal to use.

But, is it "unethical /illegal" to re-use a stamp that's already pass
through the postal system?  OF COURSE IT IS, because you're using a stamp
that's been paid for ONCE as postage TWICE.

Feel free to try it if you disagree.  Just make sure you update QRZ? with
your new address after you get caught a few times so that we can write.

73, ron wn3vaw

'Never attribute to malice that which is adequately
  explained by stupidity.' --Hanlon's Razor

---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Doug Renwick <[email protected]>
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 21:29:55 -0600

>Is it unethical/illegal  to soak/steam an unused/uncancelled stamp off an
envelope and
>reuse the stamp?
>
>Suppose I place a stamp on an envelope, write the address, make a mistake
and
>tear up the envelop.  Or suppose an envelope gets messed up or wet and the
writing
>smears or it looks like someone ran dirty boots over it.   Do I throw both
the envelope
>and unused stamp in the trash?  Yes if I am wasteful;  No if I display
stewardship.
>
>To those who claim it is illegal to use a soaked/steamed stamp, please help
by providing
>post office rules and procedures that state such so that we can all be
better informed.
>
>
>--
>Doug Renwick VA5DX
>PO Box 50, Clavet, Saskatchewan, Canada S0K 0Y0
>[email protected]
>
>
>
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