Need info on e-stamps

[reagancajun]

Y'all are going to have to forgive all the stupid questions I have, but I'm so new to the online thing. I got this e-stamps thing downloaded on my desktop when I got on aol. I keep seeing stuff about e-postage in this forum and I was wondering if anyone can tell me what this is. Is it a deal? Apologies in advance for being such an idiot. Thanks.
Jennifer

[cb4800]

The real deal was from www.buy.com (http://www.buy.com) They had a special going where if you bought the estamps software and a select HP printer you could get the full price of the printer back via rebate. Another deal with this offer is $50 worth of free postage when you sign up w/ estamp.

[reagancajun]

Now you're going to think I'm even more stupid: I don't know what e-stamps are. That's what I meant. What are they and what do they do? Why do you need e-postage? Is it cheap postage for snail mail or something? Apologies again. Jennifer

[IlliniFan]

Basically, it allows you to print your own postage using your printer and the software. It's probably most useful if you ship a lot from your home. But with the deal at Buy.com, you're getting a free printer worth $175 when you buy $50 of stamps. I don't think a normal consumer would have much use for the estamp software, but it's hard to pass up on the printer deal.

[reagancajun]

Thanks. I'll catch on one of these days. I truly appreciate the input. Jennifer

[broadwayblue]

I just installed the e-stamp software and it's pretty cool. I printed the first "test stamp" without any problems. One question though...is there any way to just print a stamp without entering an address? Seems like you can't do that, and it will definitely be a pain to have to copy an address off on an envelope that I just need a stamp for.

[tseng99]

is the buy.com deal over already??
the one where you buy $50 of stamps and get printer for free??
i think it is..but just wanted to make sure.
thanks.

[jaybittle]

yep.. the buy.com offer expired last week friday..

good luck to those that got in.. my printer showed up thursday (930c) and it's quite nice..

just waiting for the damm e-stamps software so I can claim my rebate..

--jb