Where Do Unwanted Stamps Go?

 

Unwanted stamps can be donated to Oxfam Canada's Stamp program. Each year, Oxfam holds stamp auctions of the donated stamps, raising up to $30,000 per year to fund their development programs!

I usually wait until I amass about 400-500 grams of unwanted stamps before mailing them to Ottawa. I attempt to keep the package sizes within Canada Post lettermail limits - they reach 2 cm before they reach 500 grams! 

I've been sending unwanted stamps there since at least 2021. I started keeping track of my shipments and their weight in 2023.

Mar 15/23 - 300 g

Jul 17/23 - 400 g

Oct 11/23 - 300 g

Dec 12/23 - 300 g + 400 g

Jan 3/24 - 400 g + 350 g

Feb 19/24 - 200 g

Mar 19/24 - 200 g + 200 g

Aug 29/24 - 200 g + 300 g + 300 g

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