1st class letter stamp for 2nd class LL items. - MoneySavingExpert Forum
...I'm probably the last person on here to realise this- but 1st class letter stamps are now worth £1.65 whereas a 2nd class LL only costs £1.55 to post....
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6605372/1st-class-letter-stamp-for-2nd-class-ll-items
how long does second class mail usually take? - MoneySavingExpert Forum
...Though 2nd class usually takes 1-3 days, it can occasionally be considerably longer. I've had first class mail take over a week and second class arrive next day (even when posted late afternoon)....
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/434831/how-long-does-second-class-mail-usually-take
Using 2 x 1st class stamps for international postage
...Does a 1st or 2nd class stamp without a price on it increase in value as postage rates increase, and does that apply to using them for international postage? For example, I have 2 x 1st class barcoded Prince Charles head stamps purchased before April, for £1:10 each. If they are now worth £1:35 each, are two of them sufficient for International postage, which is now £2:50 ? I suppose I ......
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6525994/using-2-x-1st-class-stamps-for-international-postage
Validity of second class stamps - MoneySavingExpert Forum
...I have been told by a neighbour that when they recently sent a letter using a bar-coded second class stamp that was bought before the most recent hike, the?...
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6588653/validity-of-second-class-stamps
1st vs. 2nd Class postage stamps - MoneySavingExpert Forum
...Whatever the system, the threat is presumably still that they may relegate the 2nd class ones to some organized slower-delivery system. However, does it actually happen?! After the festive season, we plan to send each other pairs of identical letters, each posted on the same day but one with a 1st and one with a 2nd class stamp....
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/642319/1st-vs-2nd-class-postage-stamps
Warning post a letter less than 5mm thick with a normal stamp then the ...
...(these are the dimensions the post office state are for a regular stamp postage rate) then if you do actually use a regular 1st or 2nd class stamp the post office may not deliver this; with the person you were sending it to having a penalty postage to pay advice put through their letter box instead....
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4108609/warning-post-a-letter-less-than-5mm-thick-with-a-normal-stamp-then-the-recipient-may
is it ok to use several 1st class postage stamps on a parcel?
...Putting several stamps on for 1st class always concerns me. Unless postmen waste their time adding it all up I suspect it is assumed to be 2nd class....
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2320475/is-it-ok-to-use-several-1st-class-postage-stamps-on-a-parcel
Problems posting a Large Letter using regular 1st class stamps?
...The size and weight is such that it could go as a 1st Class Large Letter - cost £1.20. I would normally go to a post office to do this, but the current weather conditions may make this challenging. I know it SHOULD be OK to just put 2 regular 1st Class letter stamps on it (2 * 60p 1st Class stamps = £1.20) and put it in a post box....
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4400893/problems-posting-a-large-letter-using-regular-1st-class-stamps
Overcharged for stamps - inform Royal Mail or not? - Page 2
...1st Class postage stamps- 93% of Face Value; 2nd Class postage stamps- 97% of Face Value; International postage stamps- 95% of actual value as indicated on the face of the stamp; or such other price as may be notified by Royal Mail from time to time. Not a lot really....
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2202425/overcharged-for-stamps-inform-royal-mail-or-not/p2
Unused Royal Mail Stamps ? MoneySavingExpert Forum
...Hi everyone, I'm currently dealing with a relative's estate and amongst their possessions, I've found they have over 100 packs of x12 Royal Mail 2nd class stamps, which at 65p each means they're worth over £800!...
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6240299/unused-royal-mail-stamps