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Many people wonder whether commemorative stamps can still be used for everyday postage. The answer is yes — commemorative stamps remain fully valid for letters, large letters, parcels, Signed For and Special Delivery. They carry the same postal value as barcoded stamps and are a popular way to reduce mailing costs. At Cheap UK Postage Stamps, all the commemorative stamps we sell are unused, authentic, and sourced from specialist auctions and collections and are 100% valid for

Royal Mail stamp prices continue to rise, but there are still legitimate ways to save money on postage. One of the most effective methods is buying unused commemorative stamps. These stamps are fully valid for UK postage and offer the same value as barcoded 1st Class stamps. By sourcing stamps from specialist auctions and collections, retailers like Cheap UK Postage Stamps can offer genuine postage at significantly lower prices.

Royal Mail will be increasing some of their prices with effect from Monday, October 5th, 2026. Letters and Large Letters are unaffected, but Special Delivery, Parcels and Tracked are all going up in price, again. Full details are on the Royal Mail website.

Royal Mail have announced new prices, with effect from Monday, October 6th, 2025. The good news is that Letters and Large Letters appear...

Royal Mail has raised its prices again from April 7th, 2025. First Class letters go up to £1.70, 2nd Class up to 87p. 1st Class Large...

We have recently added a lot of high face value stamps to the site. Be sure to have a look and grab yourself a bargain.