Non Value indicators

[20sent06]

I have aquired some GB mint stamps for postage use and there are some with the 'Non Value indicators' like 'E' and 'Postcard' - but I'm not sure what value they have... anyone oblige with values, please? - I guess they can still be used?

[JDStamps]

'E' is for European Post, covers a small letter up to 20g-current value £0.88p
Not sure on the Postcard rate, but all NVI's are valid for postage at current rates, so a 1st class issued in 1992 for 20p now suffices for 60p postage, whereas a 20p stamp is worth.......20p!

[TiasTreasures]

U.S. stamps with no printed value are described as "non-denominated"

[billsstamps]

I use such stamps to send things to buyers on Ebid.

Everyone seems to like receiving old stamps.

[astral276]

'E' is for European Post, covers a small letter up to 20g-current value £0.88p
Not sure on the Postcard rate, but all NVI's are valid for postage at current rates, so a 1st class issued in 1992 for 20p now suffices for 60p postage, whereas a 20p stamp is worth.......20p!

Which is odd, as RM tried to charge me for insufficient postage for a Xmas card that had an old style 2nd Class stamp on it. As the charge was over a quid I told them they could post it where the sun doesn't shine.

From what you say, any stamp marked 2nd Class should be valid for the current 2nd Class postage rate.

[MPS16]

.....From what you say, any stamp marked 2nd Class should be valid for the current 2nd Class postage rate.

Yes, and any decimal stamp with a half penny value for example 7 1/2p is valid just discount the 1/2p.

[JDStamps]

Which is odd, as RM tried to charge me for insufficient postage for a Xmas card that had an old style 2nd Class stamp on it. As the charge was over a quid I told them they could post it where the sun doesn't shine.

From what you say, any stamp marked 2nd Class should be valid for the current 2nd Class postage rate.

I have had this happen a few times; unfortunately there are those who like to re-use unfranked postage stamps-RM's Revenue Protection office are being very harsh on suspected re-use, as this practice is costing RM millions in lost revenue.
I tend to use older GB commemorative stamps on my outbound post-my customers like them- but I always ask counter staff at the Post Office to hand stamp them, most are happy to oblige when I explain they are for collectors.

[kreativebargains]

I have had this happen a few times; unfortunately there are those who like to re-use unfranked postage stamps-RM's Revenue Protection office are being very harsh on suspected re-use, as this practice is costing RM millions in lost revenue.
I tend to use older GB commemorative stamps on my outbound post-my customers like them- but I always ask counter staff at the Post Office to hand stamp them, most are happy to oblige when I explain they are for collectors.

If RM have a problem with unfranked stamps that is costing them millions I have a very easy solution - frank them when they are first used.

[JDStamps]

If RM have a problem with unfranked stamps that is costing them millions I have a very easy solution - frank them when they are first used.

Couldn't agree more-even worse is when you get a package and the stamps are ruined with a pen cancel. Several e-mails to complain to RM but I only get bulk standard responses. Why can't they issue the delivery posties with handstamps? Would stop their revenue problems and keep collectors happy too.

[20sent06]

Couldn't agree more-even worse is when you get a package and the stamps are ruined with a pen cancel. Several e-mails to complain to RM but I only get bulk standard responses. Why can't they issue the delivery posties with handstamps? Would stop their revenue problems and keep collectors happy too.

Whilst I agree that Royal Mail have only themselves to blame, it is worth remembering that re-using unfranked stamps as new is an offence.

Buying and selling unfranked stamps isn’t in itself illegal if they are for collections. I am aware that Royal Mail will prosecute e*** sellers they discover selling unfranked stamps for re-use...