You can buy postage stamps at several convenient locations depending on your country: In the United States:
- Your local post office, either at the counter or self-service kiosks
- Many grocery stores, pharmacies, and retailers such as Walgreens, Staples, or Costco (which sells in bulk)
- Some banks and credit unions offer stamps at ATMs or teller windows
- Online via the USPS website (USPS.com) where you can order stamps to be mailed to you or print postage at home using services like "Mon Timbre en Ligne"
- You can also ask your mail carrier for an order form to buy stamps
In France (e.g., Paris):
- At any post office (La Poste), where you can buy regular or special stamps, and get help with mailing
- At Tabac shops (recognized by red diamond signs), which often sell basic stamps and have longer hours than post offices
- Online through La Poste’s website, including options to print stamps at home
- Some supermarkets like Carrefour or Leclerc sell stamps at their customer service desks
In Belgium:
- At post offices or postal points in your neighborhood
- In over 5000 shops including supermarkets, petrol stations, and bookshops
- Online via the postal service’s eShop
In Luxembourg:
- At Espaces POST, post offices, the Philatelic Counter, and Points POST
- Some supermarkets like Cactus also carry stamps
- Online ordering is also available via the postal e-shop
In general, stamps are widely available at post offices, many retail stores, supermarkets, and online postal service websites. You can buy as many as you need, often in booklets of 20 or rolls of 100, and it’s recommended to ask for "Forever" stamps if available to avoid future postage rate increases
