Sticky taping stamps to envelopes?

[deadlyblade21]

I was advised to sticky tape stamps to bubble bags when posting something to avoid risk. Now someone else is telling me they will reject the postage if you do that, because they will think you have reused a stamp and needed tape to stick it. Is this true?

[harley_babes_hoard]

it's a no no putting tape over the stamps. They can't cancel the stamps if you do that.

[curraone]

the most adhesive way I've found is the postage label issued by the Post Office.

Of course most people don't want to line up at the PO just to mail a letter.

What I have done in the past for a plastic bubble bag  is use a little sticky-tape just along the bottom edge.

Better to buy bubble bags that only have bubble on the inside.  There are many variations available on ebay or at the PO.

[digital*ghost]

Sometimes, when I've been a little worried, I'll put sticky tape over about a third of the stamps, usually either a strip over the lower third, or if I'm using 2 x 70c stamps, a narrow strip down the middle of two. It holds them in place but doesn't cover them, so they can still be easily cancelled. 

[deadlyblade21]

I sent 2 items with stamps sticky taped all over... Does this mean they will be rejected?

I need a confirmed answer so that I send them again immediately if need be. I can't risk negative feedback at this stage.

[curraone]

we can't tell you definitely one way or another.

my personal opinion is that Australia Post are too busy at this time of year to worry about a bit of sticky tape.  Just don't make a habit of it.

[deadlyblade21]

I really hope you're right... Negative feedback at this point would bring me down to the 80%ish positive feedback. That would ruin everything.

[thecatspjs]

I would not sweat it.

I get plenty of mail with sticky taped down stamps. 

Aust Post have also issued stamps from time to time that do not have the level of optimum stickyness

If by a very, very slim chance there was an issue and you have put your address on the article - you should get any underpaid bill, not the buyer.

[phorum_junkie*]

My PO often stick tape over the stamps themselves if they think they look a bit insecure.

[deadlyblade21]

'If by a very, very slim chance there was an issue and you have put your address on the article - you should get any underpaid bill, not the buyer.'

Ohhhh awesome!!!! Thank you! I won't mind an underpaid bill for now 🙂