If you are out running errands then you might ask yourself, “does CVS sell stamps?” After all, if you don’t have to make a special trip to the post office to pick up stamps, then why would you? Save the time and gas or commute money and pick up the stamps where you already have to be for another errand.
Even if you don’t have to go to CVS, there might be one on your route or near where you live. If that’s the case, then it’s helpful to know if CVS sells stamps. That way, when you need them, you know where you can easily get them. So, does CVS sell stamps?
Learn About CVS
You probably already know what CVS is. It’s one of the largest, most popular pharmacy chains in the nation. There are stores all over the United States. In fact, in many cities, it can seem like there is a CVS on every corner.
People obviously go to CVS to buy medication, since it is a pharmacy. However, CVS also sells all variety of other items that you might purchase at any modern drugstore. If you’re looking for toothpaste, lip balm, toilet paper, or snacks, you can probably get them at CVS.
Does CVS Sell Stamps?
Yes, CVS does sell stamps.
However, they do not sell single, loose stamps. They only sell books of stamps. Therefore, if you only need to get one stamp, then you probably want to make the extra trip to the post office for that. However, if you mail items frequently, then you can go ahead and easily pick up a book of stamps at CVS.
A book of stamps holds 20 stamps. These are First Class stamps, which are the stamps that you would use to send a regular envelope through the mail. These stamps are often called Forever stamps, meaning that you can always use them to send First Class mail, even if postage rates increase over time. Therefore, you may decide to buy a book of stamps even if you don’t send mail very frequently. After all, the stamps don’t go bad.
CVS Only Sells Certain Stamps
If you need a variety of stamps in different denominations, then you will want to go to a regular post office to get those. CVS only sells the First Class Forever stamps. For example, if you want to send out a bunch of postcards, then it would be better to get postcard stamps, which cost less than First Class stamps. CVS doesn’t sell postcard stamps.
Similarly, if you want to get postage stamps with different designs on them, then CVS won’t be much help. The post office sells a variety of different First Class stamps with designs that change out seasonally. You can always choose from different styles at the post office. However, CVS generally only carries the basic Forever stamp, which is usually a US flag or a similar generic symbol. If you want stamps designed with flowers, famous people, or other inspiring images, you’ll have to get those at the post office instead of at CVS.
Where Are Stamps Sold at CVS?
There you are at the CVS store. You’ve picked your medication up at the pharmacy. You’ve browsed through all of the aisles to pick up the everyday items that you need. Now you just need to get that book of stamps. Where are they?
You’ll need to go up to the cashier to get your stamps at CVS. When you get to the checkout counter, just ask the clerk working there for a book of stamps. They should have them at the ready. Most CVS stores keep their stamps in the cash register drawer so that cashiers can just open the drawer and pull out what you need.
How to Find a CVS that Sells Stamps
If you don’t regularly shop at CVS, then you might not know exactly where there’s one closest to you. Likewise, you could be traveling in an unfamiliar area and need to find a CVS nearby. Of course, you could always use Google Maps or another GPS to locate the CVS nearest to you. However, you might have better results if you use the Store Locator on the CVS website.
Alternatively, you can go to the Find Locations tool on the USPS website. Once there:
- Select Post Offices and Approved Postal Providers under “location types.”
- Press “refine search” to open a second drop-down menu.
- Select “alternate location to buy stamps” in that drop down box.
- Enter your city or zip code in the specified box.
- Choose the radius to search; for example, select “within 20 miles” of your city.
This will give you a list of places to buy stamps, in order of their distance. Scan the list to find the CVS closest to you. It will actually tell you there that the store sells “stamp booklets only.” This list will also give you other nearby locations where you can buy stamps. For example, a quick search within 20 miles of zip code 94115 pulls up Walgreens, Whole Foods Market, Staples, and Safeway in addition to the CVS locations that sell stamps.
What to Do if Your CVS Doesn’t Have Stamps
You can almost always buy stamps at any CVS store. However, there’s always the chance that for some reason your local store won’t have them. They may have run out and not restocked yet. Alternatively, they may not carry them regularly. If you get to a CVS store that doesn’t have stamps, ask to speak to a manager or customer service representative. They can let you know about their policies for selling stamps. If they restock, they can tell you when that will happen. If they don’t carry them, they can tell you the closest store that might. You can always call your local CVS in advance to ask if they sell stamps so that you don’t waste a trip to a store that doesn’t have them in stock. That said, this is rarely a problem.
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Kathryn Vercillo is a professional writer who loves to live a balanced life. She appreciates a good work-life balance. She enjoys balance in her relationships and has worked hard to learn how to balance her finances to allow for a balanced life overall. Although she’s only blonde some of the time, she’s always striving for total balance. She’s excited to share what she’s learned with you and to discover more together along the way.
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