If I use 2 really old (2005) stamps instead of 1 new 42 cent stamp, would that work?

Question

Technically the postage of 2 of the old stamps ( not sure, I think 37 cents each) would be more than 1 of todays, so it should mail fine, right?

Answer 1

Yes.  The amount of the stamps has to exceed the going postage rate.

You could use a stamp from the 1930's (for example) as long as the amount on the stamp exceeded the going rate.

Answer 2

Yes, it will mail fine as long as the postage on the envelope is greater than or equal to today's postge.

Answer 3

Yes. You could in fact buy 2 five-cent stamps and be able to mail TWO letters.

Answer 4

If a 3 year old stamp is "really old" I am methuselah.

Answer 5

perfect.

Answer 6

As long as it equals the 42 cents or more it will go through.  You could use ones from 1920 if you wanted (although I wouldn't recommend that, you should save those).

Answer 7

Yes as long as the total is equal to or greater than 42 cents.  They sell 1 cent stamps at the post office so you can use old stamps