With the wide variety of items available here to the collector, determining postage costs can be nerve-racking because of the equally wide range of sizes and weights for these types of items.

First and foremost, please know that the best discretion will be used to keep your postage charges to a minimum.

SINGLE STAMPS
If you are only ordering single stamps and/or four-blocks, these items will be combined in one envelope and, for example, postage would not exceed $1.50 for your order to be sent domestically by First Class Mail® service. In turn, the same order to an International address by Air Mail would require a minimum $2.50 for P&H.

STAMP SHEETS & ALBUM PAGES
Because of the larger size of these items (8.5" x 11"), and the new postage rates and rules pertaining now to large, FLAT envelopes via First Class Mail® by the USPS, this is where the frustrations in determining sufficient postage begins.

When orders include both stamps and sheets of stamps and/or album pages, stiffeners must be used to ensure that your items are protected as much as possible through the mail stream. These protective stiffeners also incur additional weight to the parcel which, at the new postage rates for FLATS, can cause postage costs to add up quickly.

For orders that include stamp sheets and album pages, please calculate the required postage at $1.50 per item (U.S. addresses), and for International orders, use $2.50 per item selected.

PRIORITY MAIL DELIVERY RATES
We don't want anyone to pay too much for postage and handling. Thus, there are limits to what you will have to pay for P&H.

For orders mailed to U.S. addresses, you won't have to pay more than $8.95 for a Priority Mail "Flate Rate" shipping box fee.

For orders mailed to International addresses, a "Flat Rate" International Priority Mail envelope fee is only $12.00.

International Flat Rate Boxes: If the items you are ordering will not fit into a flat envelope, such as 500 sheets of stamps, for example. A Flat Rate Box is also available as a way to save P&H fees. The rate to most countries, including the UK and Australia, is $37.00.

ALL ORDERS
Multiply the number of items being ordered by $1.50 and compare that total to either of the Priority Mail rates shown above. Use the lesser amount to include for payment of P&H with your order.

STILL NOT SURE?
When in doubt... please call and we'll be more than happy to help you determine the best and safest way to send your order to you and, the correct amount required for postage and handling. Please CALL during normal business hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am - 5pm (Mountain).

Artistamps are a great way to Keep Philately Phun and to pique the interests of youngsters in collecting stamps. Thusly, keeping the hobby alive for future generations to come!

TO ORDER

CREDIT CARD ORDERS:
Call Toll-Free in the U.S. & Canada:
1-877-373-1212
Worldwide, telephone:
+1-970-252-1212
MON - FRI 8am - 5pm (MOUNTAIN TIME ZONE)

MAIL ORDERS:
To order by mail, include your name, address, and daytime telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your order) along with cash, check, or Money Order and send to:

The Olathe Poste
P. O. Box 707
Olathe, CO 81425
USA

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS:
Payments must be made by credit card or PayPal. Include all credit card information [cardholder name, CC number, expiration date and 3 digit CVV number (last three digits on the back of the card)]. If you prefer PayPal, include the email address associated to your account. We will initiate a Request for Money once your order has been received.

ALL ORDERS . . .
Add $1.50 (USD) for EACH ITEM ordered for First Class Mail® P&H.   (International orders add $2.50 per item.) For orders of 5 items or more, we will automatically upgrade your order to USPS Priority Mail®. Upgrade also applies to International orders. For insurance, please refer to USPS.com to determine the approptriate amount and include those fees with your order.

Please Note: If ordering any item(s) prior to the date of issue, the item(s) will be mailed ON the date of issue. Future issue items will NOT qualify for Priority Mail® upgrades.