Would you use the SPICE GIRLS STAMP?

[AviatorTom]

In the United Kingdom, Royal Mail is issuing a set of 15 stamps celebrating one of the world's most successful pop groups, SPICE GIRLS, as they mark their 30th anniversary.

Would you like their stamp to adorn your letter?

Updates

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This is a UK stamp. King Charles III silhouette is in the upper left corner and the 1st in the upper right says this stamp is for first class post (mail). Maybe @purplepoppy can confirm that.

[MiddleAgedClimbee]

I might buy a small amount of those stamps if they were available in the US, mainly to enjoy a good chuckle. Normally I stick to any environmentally themed Stampe :-).

I think I would have to use them to mail a note to my sweet pea, even though we live in the same house, just to spice things up.

[exitseven]

I thought ypu had to be dead to get on a stamp?

[Orangekiss]

In the US I think that is true, or at least it used to be that way.

[purplepoppy]

That was only ever royal mail policy never law. About ten years ago they softened their stance. Probably because most famous dead people are a bit dodgy.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[purplepoppy]

Most people only buy stamps around Christmas time I doubt I'll see one for real.

[purplepoppy]

Re update. UK stamps come in 1st and 2nd class and 1st is supposed to be faster but in reality it rarely is. To confuse matters letters are also priced by both weight and size. The King doesn't own royal mail but whilst in delivery letters are considered royal property hence harsh sentences for stealing mail. Damaging a stamp or placing it upside down is considered treason and carries the death penalty (probably)

[AviatorTom]

@purplepoppy Thank you for the extra information.

[smne35]

The death penalty for putting a stamp on upside down, I wonder has anyone ever been given max penalty for this offense, lol try explaining that to your kids or family, that's one way to get your attention before dropping that letter in mail slot

[Orangekiss]

I think it would be a good collector version, just like Elvis or Jimmi Hendrix.

[AngryCarl]

I would rather promote the Spice Girls than that racist prick Prince Charles.

[VonDutch_daguys]

If it's free I'm taking it. Wouldn't spend any money in it though 😜😜😜😜

[OlderAndWiser]

I stick with standard American flag stamps.

[love_conquers_lust]

Would not care as long as it reaches destination.

[msc545]

Yes, a stamp is a stamp.

[exitseven]

not exactly

[msc545]

@exitseven What are these?

[exitseven]

There used to be these things called trading stamps. There were a couple of different ones. They used to give them out at supermarkets, gas stations and other places. The more money you spent the more stamps they would give you. You put these stamps into stamp books. You could turn these books in for prizes. They were phased out in the 70s.

[msc545]

@exitseven Interesting - what kind of prizes?

[exitseven]

all kinds of stuff. Kitchen appliances, bicycles , toys, radios and TVs. Sometimes i am amazed at the stuff you can find on the internet.
archive.org/.../2up

[msc545]

@exitseven Wow - I had no idea! Why did this die out?

[exitseven]

I think the energy crisis and double digit inflation made gas stations and supermarkets get rid of them to save money

[msc545]

@exitseven too bad. It seemed like it would be fun...

[exitseven]

My mother got Gold Bond stamps from the supermarket. She always got some stuff for the house. My father got Green Stamps from the gas station. He was not interested in saving them so he gave them to me. I really do not remember what I got.

[msc545]

@exitseven I want some! LOL

[RedInnocent68]

Sure! Now I need to find some for my collection!

[Anonymous]

AHHH, that stamp could Spice Up My Life!

[Sparkie460]

No thanks. I'll pass

[Anonymous]

Only if I get to lick them.