No. USPS says it does not sell stamps below face value. The Postal Inspection Service notes that some approved retailers may offer very small discounts through USPS resale agreements, but a supposed USPS clearance, half-price sale or other deep discount is not a normal official Forever stamp promotion.
Official USPS price versus a retailer offer
| Offer | How to interpret it |
|---|---|
| Forever stamps in the USPS Postal Store | Check the current per-stamp denomination and multiply by the number of stamps in the format |
| Very small discount from an approved retailer | It may arise from a legitimate USPS resale agreement; verify the retailer and the exact item |
| USPS “clearance” or “50% off” Forever stamps | Do not treat it as a normal USPS offer; verify the domain and seller before paying |
| Coupon for cards, gifts or shipping supplies | Read the exclusions—it may not apply to postage stamps |
| Commercial-mail discount | Business mailing rates and preparation programs are different from a consumer sale on Forever stamps |
Does USPS run Forever stamp clearance sales?
USPS can stop selling an older design while unused valid Forever stamps retain their postage function. Discontinuing a design does not create a clearance-price rule. As of September 1, 2026, the USPS store lists ordinary Forever stamps at the current 82-cent one-ounce letter denomination, with package totals based on the number of stamps.
What about USPS discount programs?
USPS offers commercial prices and mailing programs for qualifying business mail, but those programs concern mailing preparation, volume and postage payment methods. They do not mean the Postal Store is selling consumer Forever stamp booklets at a clearance price.
Why a deep discount needs verification
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service warns that counterfeit stamps are commonly promoted through websites, social media and third-party marketplaces at substantial discounts. It specifically distinguishes those offers from the very small discounts that some approved retailers can provide.
- Check whether the domain is really USPS.com or belongs to a clearly identified retailer.
- Compare the price per stamp with the current postage value—not only the package total.
- Confirm the seller, return terms, payment protection and physical shipping origin.
- Be cautious when every design has the same unusually low price or the offer uses countdown pressure.
- Do not assume a marketplace logo makes its individual third-party sellers approved.
How to verify an offer
- Open the USPS Forever stamp catalog separately and check the current denomination.
- Use USPS information on Approved Postal Providers when a seller claims an approved relationship.
- Apply the detailed counterfeit Forever stamp checks before relying on a large discount.
- If the issue is a retailer sale rather than an alleged USPS promotion, see whether Forever stamps go on sale.
Frequently asked questions
Is USPS having a sale on Forever stamps?
USPS says it does not sell stamps below face value. Check that an ad actually points to USPS.com rather than a lookalike site or third-party seller.
Does USPS sell Forever stamps at 50% off?
A half-price claim is not a normal official USPS stamp offer. The Postal Inspection Service identifies substantial discounts as a counterfeit-postage warning sign.
Can an approved retailer sell stamps for less?
USPIS says legitimate approved retailers can sometimes provide very small discounts through USPS resale agreements. The size of the discount and the seller’s identity still need verification.
Is free shipping the same as a stamp discount?
No. Free shipping changes the order’s delivery cost, not the postage value or unit price of the stamps.
Checked September 1, 2026: USPIS counterfeit-postage guidance and the current USPS Forever stamp catalog. Prices, designs and seller status can change.