Make a personalized postage stamp for any occasion you like. Whether you have an engagement to announce, a new baby or to say thank you. A custom photo stamp is a fun and easy way to add an extra personal touch to your custom postcards or invitations.
How to make your own photo stamp
Making a custom photo stamp is easy. First surf to an approved USPS licensed vendor on the net. Then upload your photo, customize your design and place your order. Make sure that your picture meets the desired size and quality (e.g. jpeg, tif).
You can order a custom postal stamp in the most used postage denominations. Ranging from 26 cent for post cards to $4.60 for packages to meet all your mailing needs. After you’ve completed your order the stamps will be sent to you by mail.
USPS licensed vendors
Only USPS licensed vendors are allowed to print your custom postal stamp as valid US postage. Be ware of imitators that will only sell you photo stickers. Always check for the USPS logo below.
Companies like YourStamps.com, Zazzle.com and PictureItPostage.com are licensed to use a special technology called PC Postage Technology. This technology provides each personalized postage stamp with an unique bar code which makes the stamp valid.
How much do they cost?
The total cost of your order will depend on the postage value of your custom photo stamp and the number of sheets you order. Each sheet contains 20 stamps. The minimum order is one sheet. The more sheets you order the less you pay per stamp.
A short comparison: YourStamps.com charges $18.99 for one sheet with 20 stamps of 41 cent. Where as Zazzle.com charges $18.95 and PictureItPostage.com charges $17.95. Also keep in mind the extra costs for shipment (e.g. USPS Standard, USPS Priority or USPS Express)
Normally 20 stamps of 41 cent will cost you $8.20. So for only as much as about 10 bucks you can add a great personal touch to your post cards or invitations!
How big are the stamps?
A personalized postage stamp is much bigger then a normal stamp and therefore a real eye catcher.
Zazzle.com offers three sizes of which the biggest measures 2.5 x 1.5 inch.. YourStamps.com offers only one size: 2.12 x 1.3 inch.. Also in one size and in the same time the biggest stamps are offered by PictureItPostage.com: 2.5 x 1.55 inch..
Recommended company
As I mentioned before only make your own postage stamp at a licensed company.
