Whatever happened to trading stamps? A history with vintage photos
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM · 1 min read
When I was younger, a trip to my grandparents’ house often included a session of sitting around the kitchen table sharing gossip in between licking stamps.