Tried to mail some stuff with counterfeit stamps

I went to the post office today to mail a couple boxes and letters. I was told at the counter that I cant use these stamps because they are counterfeit. She said it's been in the news reciently.

I didn't want to argue, and bought 3 more stamps. It's not like it was much money and I assumed the stamps were indeed counterfeit.

In hindsight, I think the post office messed up. I don't believe they are because my wife says she remembers buying them at that same post office several years ago.

This photo is the supposed counterfeit stamp

 

Definitely counterfeit (from a distance - looking from Canada).

So, any good plans for Friday, everybody?

 

Looks like a "Rickey Z" original.

 

Looks good to me usps.com/postal-bulletin/2018/pb22484/html/info_009.htm

 

Try mailing a different letter and seeing a different clerk and see what happens...