How to Buy Stamps Online

Forget driving to the post office and standing in long lines. Stamps can be delivered right to your doorstep by ordering them online. Or , sign up online to print stamps right from your computer.

Things You'll Need

• Internet Access
• Credit Cards
• E-mail Accounts
• Computers

Instructions

1. Print postage right from your home computer by signing up for a free trial at Stamps.com.

2. Order stamps delivered in the mail by visiting http://www.stampsonline.com.

3. Notice the U.S. Postal Service Web site. Click on "stamps" from the menu.

4. Pick a product and enter a number into the quantity box. Click "Add."

5. Click on "Pay" in the far right column.

6. Fill in your customer information, shipping address, billing address and credit card information.

7. Click on "Proceed to Checkout."

8. Confirm your order.

Tips & Warnings

• Realize that all orders are sent Priority Mail for $1.00.

• Understand that it takes five to seven business days for your order to arrive.

• For problems with the postal Web site, contact customer service at [e-mail]

• Postage that prints from your printer can now be ordered via the Internet. To do this, visit Stamps.com.

• Beware of most private companies that sell postage via the Internet, as they usually deal only in collector's stamps or they charge high monthly fees.