Can you redeem Blue Chip Stamps?
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Can you redeem Blue Chip Stamps?
The stamps were dispensed by machines adjacent to the cash register. The customer would paste the stamps (which could be moistened like postage stamps) into books. The books could then be taken to a redemption center and redeemed for merchandise, such as lawn furniture, dining tables, tableware, and many other items.
Are S&H stamps worth anything?
S&H Green Stamps do have some value as collectibles, but you can’t redeem them for goods anymore. If you’re interested in buying or selling vintage stamps, you can find them on websites like eBay. I sent my books by certified mail. Received them back today.
What year did Blue Chip Stamps go out of business?
Today, the merchants are down to the hundreds and, in 1985, the last redemption centers closed. (Collectors now get their goods by mail order.) Blue Chip’s still around but, Bird says, “so small you’re not seeing it any more. Our main customers now are bowling centers,” where stamps are given out as promotions.
Where did Blue Chip Stamps come from?
Blue Chip Stamps started as a trading stamps company called “Blue Chip Stamp Co.” They were a competitor of S&H Green Stamps. Blue Chip stamps were a loyalty program for customers, similar to discount cards issued by pharmacies and grocery stores in the digital era.
Are old Gold Bond stamps worth anything?
Unfortunately no, but Gold Bond stamps may still be worth something to collectors. However, Gold Bond memorabilia is being sold online to collectors. Prices range from $1.75 for trading stamps to $1,995.00 for a mint five-foot metal sign for Gold Bond stamps.
Can you still redeem Green Stamps?
Although S&H Green Stamps can no longer be redeemed for these items, they have some value among collectors of mid-century memorabilia.
Who owns Blue Chip stamps?
(Acquired by Berkshire Hathaway) – California.
What happened to Top Value stamps?
Top Value Stamps, acquired by Tom Ficara in 1990 and now a division of TVS Television Network, and S&H are the only two surviving legacy stamp programs.