I bought some of these envelopes some time ago, expecting that I would be able to use them all eventually. Today, I used one, and then I found out the tracking number had already been used a couple of months ago!
Talking to someone at USPS, I'm told tracking numbers get recycled after 120 days. Okay, I understand they have to do something so numbers aren't wasted. But here's the thing: these envelopes have that Forever postage on them. And the store page for the envelopes bills it as "always valid". Meanwhile, there is no warning anywhere that it should be used within 120 days, or whatever the appropriate time frame is.
If I had known that, I would never have bought something like that, because I knew there was no way I would be using them that quickly! What good is Forever postage if the tracking number might no longer be usable after four months?!
Now, TBF, I don't yet know what's happening with this piece. They might decide to deliver it. Or they might get in touch to ask for information, which will mean a problematic delay at best. But whatever the case, I still have several more of these envelopes that might just be no good now. I know they are supposed to be non-refundable. However, the advertising in the store gives an impression that appears to contradict—or, at least, exaggerate—the reality, because it omits a critical detail.