Treat every Temu postage listing as a seller-specific offer that requires verification. A marketplace name, product photo, rating, or claimed discount does not establish that stamps are genuine.
Before buying
- Identify the exact stamp issue, year, quantity, and original format.
- Compare the price with the current official face value.
- Read the seller profile, shipping origin, returns, and payment-protection terms.
- Save the listing, seller name, photos, and transaction record.
- Avoid payment methods that remove marketplace protection.
Price is the first screening tool
USPIS says counterfeit stamps are often sold in bulk at significant discounts. A discount does not prove fraud, but a price that is difficult to explain should trigger closer checks before purchase.
Inspect the delivered item
Compare the exact issue with an official USPS image and format record. Check print detail, dimensions, die cuts, pane layout, backing paper, and package markings. Preserve the shipping package and transaction record.
Follow the counterfeit stamp checklist and use the USPIS reporting guidance when fraud is suspected.
For another marketplace example, see the Tanga listing checklist.