The USPS now raises the prices on stamps annually. Here's this year's announcement.
While the existence of the "Forever" stamp may make giving out 1-cent stamps seem less necessary, it is still a very inexpensive, high-impact way to reach out and touch your farm. Sheets of 20 1-cent stamps can be easily divided into two slips of 10 (I know, I have done this), making each contact cost a mere $0.10. Whether your prospects invested in the forever stamp or not, they will appreciate the gesture. And any excuse to talk to people is a good one, especially when you come bearing gifts. If nothing else, they'll appreciate being notified of the change in time to grab an extra book of $0.41 Forever stamps before the price goes up.
Slips of 1-cent stamps are also very easy to place inside those personal notes I'm sure you're writing your clients (you ARE writing personal notes, aren't you?). And they sure make figuring out what to say in that note easier. "Price of stamps is going up to $0.42. I thought these might come in handy. Please think of me when you're ready to place your home on the market." Voila!
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