There is a genius at USPS Postage stickers .

[turbo]

There is a genius at USPS! Postage "stickers".

Last week, I met my niece (our letter carrier) at the end of the drive and asked her for two sheets of "Forever" stamps. She only had a couple of styles and asked if I cared what I got, and I said "no". If you have very young children, grandchildren, etc, that might not have been the best decision. One sheet of stamps featured Mark Twain, which is OK. The other sheet contains large brightly-colored stamps depicting kids' favorite Disney-Pixar characters. The way my neighbors' grand-daughters and my little niece go nuts over stickers, there is no way that I'm going to leave that sheet of stamps out on the table with my checkbook, pens, etc. I can just imagine leaving those "stickers" in reach while they're drawing and coloring at the kitchen table only to find that they have been decorating their artwork with "stickers". Ack!

This isn't going to have any impact on the USPS's bottom line, but next time you're at the Post Office, look at the Pixar Forever stamps and think if you'd leave them out when your favorite little rug-rat next comes visiting.

 

[DoggerDan]

No doubt it's part of an evil plot to sell more stamps that won't ever be used, similar to their hawking of the "Collectors Editions." Casinos LOVE it when people take chips home, for the same reason.

 

[turbo]

No doubt it's part of an evil plot to sell more stamps that won't ever be used, similar to their hawking of the "Collectors Editions." Casinos LOVE it when people take chips home, for the same reason.

it's just a cute idea that will never make more than $8.80 per sheet for the people whose kids used them as stickers. I thought it was cute angle, because I have some young female relatives and friends that latch onto stickers like some people fixate on crack.

 

[DoggerDan]

it's just a cute idea that will never make more than $8.80 per sheet for the people whose kids used them as stickers. I thought it was cute angle, because I have some young female relatives and friends that latch onto stickers like some people fixate on crack.

Agreed. The stickers at Walmart are much cheaper. :)

 

[LudusRex]

I can understand the appeal of these Disney-Pixar stamps for young children. The bright colors and familiar characters make them attractive and desirable for kids to collect and use. However, as the author points out, there may be unintended consequences of using these stamps, such as them being used as stickers by young children.

While this may not have a significant impact on the USPS's bottom line, it is important for them to consider the potential consequences of their stamp designs, especially when it comes to the safety and well-being of young children. Perhaps in the future, the USPS could work with child development experts to design stamps that are both appealing to children and safe for use.

In the meantime, it is wise for adults to be mindful of where they leave these stamps and to consider the potential consequences when giving them to young children. This serves as a reminder that even seemingly small decisions, such as choosing a stamp design, can have an impact on individuals and society as a whole.