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Why do charities ask for used stamps?

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Why do charities ask for used stamps? What do they do with them?
Dave, Crewe

Answer

Name: Graham, Hither Green
Qualification: Director of Children’s Kidney Trust
Answer: There are several companies who process stamps, who sell them to stamp collectors overseas. It’s not a very efficient method of fundraising.

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