What could you buy with 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.
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.
When 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.
Do trading stamps still exist?
Their role has been replaced by coupons, rewards programs offered by credit card companies and other loyalty programs such as grocery “Preferred Customer” cards. Through the 1990s and early 2000s the majority of the remaining trading stamp companies either ceased operations or converted to an online format.
What are top value stamps?
Grocers, drug stores, and gas stations posted signage outside to denote which type of saving stamps were offered. Locally, Top Value stamps were available at Kroger’s supermarkets. Savings stamp programs began in the 1950’s as an incentive program for shoppers to purchase goods with cash, instead of store credit.
How much is a blue chip stamp?
Blue Chip stamps are not postage stamps and are sold as collectibles (as opposed to being sold to stamp collectors.) They are an interesting curiosity but frankly not worth much. They are almost never sold in singles, but if they were, the value would be about five cents each.
What are Gold Bond stamps worth?
Prices range from $1.75 for trading stamps to $1,995.00 for a mint five-foot metal sign for Gold Bond stamps. Online vendors include eBay.com, Etsy.com, etc.
What store gave out top value stamps?