Foster Miller reports from Boston 2026: “There has been recent discussion online about a USPS retail memo that incorrectly said that handback cancels were not permitted. On May 21, 2026 a “Retail Service Talk” memo was sent to all USPS retail employees that includes a section on Postal Operations Manual (POM) 231.4 Philatelic Handback Service. It clearly states that philatelic handback service IS permitted.”

Until we get a better-quality scan, here is an image created from cellphone photos of the memo: