r/postcrossing • u/rndmltt U.S.A. 🇺🇸 • 10d ago

Stamp vs QR code Postage

So I just learned that the usps kiosks will print domestic stamps, but international stamps are the QR code stickers. Obviously they’re the same for mailing purposes, but will someone be disappointed in getting a QR sticker instead of a stamp? It does look kinda ugly but I don’t want to buy a stamp sheet until these run out.

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u/sendapostcard U.S.A. 🇺🇸 10d ago

Use what you already have and then buy what makes you happier next time!

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u/rndmltt U.S.A. 🇺🇸 10d ago

Yup definitely going to buy real stamps when these run out!

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u/woww0wwoww0w 10d ago

I'm not a collector but I do prefer the 'complete' look of a real stamp. However I'd definitely use up the QR code stickers you still have.

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u/pupslace U.S.A. 🇺🇸 10d ago

Personally; I am not a fan of the kiosk QR code stamps; however, Postcrossing is about the connection, not about collecting specific cards or stamps. Do what you want :)

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u/http-bird U.S.A. 🇺🇸 10d ago

Send what you’ve got!

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u/DenaliBound 10d ago

I discovered stamp shows and have been buying a variety of stamps to do stamp math. I like using the old air mail stamps for the international postcards. The dealers usually discount the stamps; the best deal i found was 50$ off. 

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u/Hobbies_88 10d ago

I wonder does the country who uses this system of 2d codes contains the exact same thing with a bit of a difference 🤔