[Dx-qsl] SOAKED OFF STAMPS

Sun Feb 2 08:59:02 2003

I agree with Doug and say, beware, things may not be what they seem on =
the surface.
I, once in a while, will put a self-sticking stamp on an envelope, then =
ruin the address or decide, if it is a bill payment, to pay over the =
Internet instead. In those cases do I throw away an envelope with a 48, =
65, or 105 cent stamp on it?=20
No way, why should I? I cut it out and glue it on the next envelope to =
be mailed. To me that makes sense and cents.
As far as getting mail with non cancelled stamps, I have never =
encountered that, we must have a more efficient postal system.

73,   Carl   VE9OV=20
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Doug Renwick=20
  To: [email protected]=20
  Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 11:29 PM
  Subject: [Dx-qsl] SOAKED OFF STAMPS

  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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