You can buy stamps in several convenient places depending on your location:
- At the post office, which often has staffed counters and vending machines outside for stamp purchases
- Many kiosks, convenience stores (Späti), and BVG shops that display a Post or DHL sign also sell stamps
- Online through official postal websites, such as Deutsche Post in Germany or USPS in the United States, where you can buy and even print stamps yourself
- Via mobile options like SMS stamps or apps that allow you to buy and print parcel stamps on the go
- Some supermarkets or large retail stores may also sell stamps, and you can order them online from platforms like Amazon or specialized philatelic shops for collectors
If you are in Germany, the Deutsche Post website provides detailed postage prices and formats, and you can find the nearest locations selling stamps through their location finder
. In the US, the USPS online store offers a wide variety of stamps for purchase and delivery
. In summary, stamps can be purchased at post offices, authorized retail shops, kiosks, online postal stores, and via mobile services.