Stamps as Personal or Corporate Gifts
Gift-giving is the ritual of transferring something to another person without expecting any form of payment. The expectation of reciprocity however is quite common although it is not absolute. Some people simply revel in the joy of gift-giving and those who disallow it in their lives whether for practicality or some other reason may just be losing out on an important aspect of establishing personal and business relationships.
A Gift is Something Personal
Gift-giving is a very personal activity especially if the recipients are close to our hearts such as family and close friends. Choosing a gift forces us to think of the intended recipients in the aspect of what they like and not based on what we want. Real gift-giving makes us want to give something as a gift because we think that our loved ones will be happy when they receive it and not the other way around.
When we give gifts, we always try to make it appear that the selection has been made with careful thought of the recipient. This is probably the reason why personalized gifts became popular. Nothing can be more personal than having a gift bear the name or photo of the recipient. Ditto with a quote or message special to the recipient.
Almost any item can be personalized either through printing, engraving, or embroidering. A fairly new entrant into the personalized gift choice options is the personalized stamp. Stamps as a personal gift is something that will not only be appreciated by stamp collectors. Personalized stamps are postage stamps containing pictures and photographs not regularly related to the common designs or topics of official issuers of stamps such as the faces of any member of the public.
It has to be made clear however that personalized postage stamps are still issued by official stamp-issuing entities. Some of the countries that have allowed personalisation of postage stamps or allowed the use of a personal label beside the stamp include Aland, Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and the United States. The United Nations likewise permits personalisation of labels adjoining its stamps.
Stamps as Corporate Gifts
Stamps and its various presentations are increasingly being considered as ideal corporate gifts by many business organizations to their associates and clients. The gift-giving idea is not merely limited to giving stamps as a gift. Because of the many possibilities offered by stamp designs in terms of topic, gift-giving can still be personalized to pertain to a specific interest or line of business such as stamps featuring tourist attractions for travel companies. Singapore Post is one of the few entities that regularly comes up with suggested corporate gifts bearing stamp themes.
The choice of stamps as a gift not only establishes goodwill because of the very act of gift-giving. It can also help establish business identity and recall. Most of all, it also offers usefulness.
My Say
Gift-giving has its acknowledged social value. Giving for many has become a lifestyle or at least a part of it. The people included in our permanent gift list are usually the ones who matter most to us. While there are obvious benefits derived by a recipient in receiving gifts, there are likewise benefits derived by the giver from the exercise. The psychology of gift-giving says that givers reinforce their belief in themselves in relation to their capacity to care and feel effective about it when they give gifts to others. Stamps as personal or corporate gifts should be considered by those who are giving and receiving gifts.
Cheerful
i am currently into collecting stamps and postcards, and i will be happy to receive gifts like that! will definitely make my day. 🙂 and i got personal stamps of my kids in one of the event here in Bangkok, it was issued by Thailand Post…thanks for sharing this post. 🙂
Teresa Martinez
I also like receiving personalized gifts such as these stamps.
Ria C
Those are cute stamps. I remember my collection when I was young. I had penpals all over the world (pre-email and web days…) so I received plenty of mail through the post with stamps. I lost them when I moved here in Dubai.
Teresa Martinez
That’s too bad but it’s never too late to start again.
JessicaWCassidy (@wifetoalineman)
Awww! What a beautiful stamps 🙂 beautiful family as well Sis 🙂 I also love postcards…that is a neat collections or hobby 🙂
Teresa Martinez
Many people see collecting stamps as boring but it is really just a matter of preference. It is a calming hobby.
Jennie
I have always loved personalized gifts like this. Great gift giving idea, Tere! 🙂
Teresa Martinez
Thanks, this is quite suitable for those who are into personalized gifts.
Claire
Wow, I didn’t know stamps can be personalized too! My sister’s husband collects stamps and I heard how they are very careful putting it in the album. It’s like very precious! 🙂 I really don’t know the concept around collecting stamps but I sure admire how stamp collectors are so patient filling up and album and how it makes them happy 🙂
Teresa Martinez
The hobby itself is not really very complicated although it can be very demanding on the pocket once interest goes to high-priced rare stamps. For myself, I just enjoy collecting what I like as I don’t want to put pressure on myself as I might end up not liking the hobby anymore.
betchai
i share your thoughts on the joy of gift giving coz we think deeply about the person we are going to give the gift to, not for the sake of giving only, but really seeing to it that the gift would bring joy to the recipient as well, not giving with blind eyes, but giving with a heart full of love
Teresa Martinez
It feels different to see the joy in the recipients’ eyes as gifts need not be extravagant, only well thought-of.
Engkantadang Malikot
Those are some good ideas! 🙂
Ma-try nga minsan yan.
Teresa Martinez
If you think you have relatives and friends who can appreciate stamp or personalized gifts, this will be an ideal choice.
Rcel Remoroza Duarte
I used to be a stamps collector during my younger years but the advent of the internet took away that hobby of mine. I wish I have time to renew it.
Teresa Martinez
Who know?, that time might be soon.
Chubskulit Rose
Stamps are fun to clllect, it would be a great option for giveaways as well.
Teresa Martinez
Even non-stamp enthusiasts can appreciate this gift especially those who are into personalized ones.
Donald Pagulong
Way back my high school days, many of my friends are in to stamp collection. Pero ako , I collect girls instead. On the bright note stamps is a great gift idea.
Teresa Martinez
Oh, but that “hobby” of yours can only serve you for some time (LOL), not like stamps or anything else that holds your interest.
Arlene
these are great gift ideas, sis! i wonder if this can be ordered online. i am a stamp collector, too though i don’t have a formal album of my collections, yet. 🙂
Teresa Martinez
You sure can. You can try looking into the offerings of Singapore Post through this link: https://shop.vpost.com.sg/MyStamp/index.jsp?sel=mystampDes.jsp. Singapore Post remains committed to the improvement of stamps and related products.
Raya
It’s such a great gift idea… I have never thought about this so thanks for sharing! By the way , I so love your blog header!
Teresa Martinez
Being an amateur stamp enthusiasts, I think so too. Thanks for visiting.
Bless
Very cool corporate gifts indeed and the company can make use of it as their advertising tool as well.
Teresa Martinez
That is actually the idea – to promote a business while promoting the use of stamps.
Chubskulit Rose
My husband has a stamp collection but now that he seldom travel, he stop collecting them. These are nice ideas.
Teresa Martinez
When the usual reason for collecting has stopped like travel in your husband’s case, then it is possible to look at other means to continue.
Tess Torrecampo (@Blogandme)
personalized stamp. i think this one is appreciated if you will gift it to friends or relatives who collects stamps but for others like me , i don’t know, maybe it depends on the presentation or design.
Teresa Martinez
Personalizing gifts seem to have been accepted quite well although we do have our personal preferences.
Momgen Reviews
I like to have a personalized stamps too and the one in your pic is cool…
Teresa Martinez
Thanks, you can go to the website of postal offices offering this product to order.
Gven-Rose
I remember an Aunt who is into stamp collection… I saw her disappointment when some of her collection were ruin by floods…
Teresa Martinez
Any collection is considered a personal treasure by its owner thus the devastation when it is destroyed or lost.
jared's mum
since I started collecting postcards, i begun to like stamps, too, and is now collecting a few that caught my fancy. they are really lovely to look at + gives color to any postcard.
i have yet to discover personalized stamps, though. i wish the local Post Office offer this kind of service!
Teresa Martinez
Maybe in time they will.
Nickle Love
I think those are cool! At least it may bring back appreciation for stamps. 🙂
teresay
Yes, people practically forgot about stamps and snail mail when the email came. There are still some entities vigorously promoting the use of stamps though.
lily
I love making personalised gifts! It forces me to squeeze my creative juices! hahaha.
teresay
Yes, personalizing gifts forces us to go that extra mile in gift-giving.
Rossel
I love receiving personalized gifts. It shows that the giver spent extra time and exert extra effort.
teresay
It certainly makes us feel more special when we know that the giver has spent time in thinking about the gift given.
pinoychocophile
this a good strategy as well for post-office to survive at this time of email… they should encourage more people of using stamps and sending snail mails. I also believe that for most gift givers the thought counts when giving…
teresay
That is true, post offices should find ways of renewing interest in using snail mail.
Rizza
Super nice. I’d love to make one of these someday.
teresay
You should when given the chance, stamps as gifts are still quite unique.
Kathy Ngo
Wow! That is something new. Thanks for the idea. I now have an inkling what to give some of my friends.
teresay
Glad I have given you an idea!
Arjay Paul Reyes
That’s s nice stamp to be presented a s a gift. 😀
teresay
It certainly is, quite unique and highly personalized.
Ron Leyba
Great corporate gifts. Great one for personal branding as well.
teresay
That is right. People and companies should start thinking about their personal brands and show them through the gifts they give to clients.
Irene @ Inspiration From The Little Things
this is the first time i’ve ever heard of personalized stamps. very creative! i, myself, feel happy giving gifts, even if it is not always in a material form. it makes me happy to see the recipient happy. thank you for sharing such a delightful post! God bless 🙂
teresay
Thanks for appreciating the post. It feels good to know that the information I provide is useful to readers.
Angie Vianzon
Very cute and unique gift idea plus you can personalized it which I think is makes it a perfect gift or maybe a giveaway.
teresay
Anything personalized is perfect for people who we value so much as to give gifts to.
seny
Yep, so true! its rewarding feeling that you make someone happy..
teresay
The happiness of the giver in giving the gift is not complete without seeing the happiness of the recipient.
Ricky
a great idea, I will consider it 🙂
teresay
Thanks, we all should consider it.
Chef Jasper
those stamps are pretty hip.
teresay
I think so too, I’m planning to order the personalized stamps even just for keeping.
marri
Such a unique idea of giving gifts in the form of stamps!
Thanks for allowing us to see this different way of presenting
stamps and how to be more creative.
teresay
Thanks, I just wanted to share the fact that that there are other uses for stamps.
Franc Ramon
This is a very good gift and personal giveaway for corporation as you can customize the gifts depending on the type of corporation.
teresay
I think so too and they can be very impressive with the right packaging.
Pal Raine
Wow nice. I love this so much. Thanks for sharing.
teresay
Thanks, I hope I have given you another idea for gift-giving.