Postcard Swap

[notts86]

Is there some way we could have a posted database of just names and locations? Maybe get one of the admins to make it a sticky.

 

Good idea - how do we get a post made 'sticky'?

[Margana]

Where do you find postcards with local scenery? I don't live in a tourist area which is where I've seen them in the past. So what kind of store would stock them?

[playpen]

The chain stores sell them (Walmart to name one).

[andru]

The chain stores sell them (Walmart to name one).

While that may be the case, I think I'd rather have a postcard-sized blank than anything from Walmart. I expect people will be more creative than that! (Anyone who may have already sent me a Walmart card, please know that I'm not entirely serious and will still appreciate it.)

 

[Margana]

The chain stores sell them (Walmart to name one).

No Walmart in these parts but there are some chain drug stores. That might work for some photo ones. Then there are art stores for blanks. Thanks!

[notts86]

Where do you find postcards with local scenery? I don't live in a tourist area which is where I've seen them in the past. So what kind of store would stock them?

 

I assume you're in the US, but I know that over here in the UK most post offices sell them along with most newsagents.

[Judybug]

I just went to the U. S. Postal Service website and found that since the recent rate hike, post card (no larger than 6 in. x 4.25 in.) postage is 26 cents instead of 24 cents. Does anyone know what the post card rate is to other countries? This info used to be easy to find on usps.com, but I just tried and can't get to the international charts.

 

Judybug

[KG4KAH]

Good day,

 

I am in beautiful, if hot, Raleigh, North Carolina. I would be happy to get cards from pretty much anywhere. PM me for address.

 

Regards,

 

Wade

[whiskas]

Hi,

 

I'd more than gladly send out postcards from Romania (more specifically, its capital, Bucharest). I'd also like to receive some from anywhere outside Romania (come to think of it, I do have a thing for northern Europe ).

 

Cheers,

Radu-Mihail

 

P. S. I'm still not getting how on Earth do we exchange mailing addresses?

[halljer]

Count me in too! This is a great idea and the picture post cards will add a new dimension to the commeradie here. We DO need a central list or someone to maintain the list and email it to others. For security reasons, we want to be careful about posting personal information in a place that has public access. Persoally, I don't want any more spam mail than I already receive.

 

Thanks for the great idea.

 

Best regards,

 

Jerry

[ashaw]

I am in this sounds very interesting.

[Margana]

I just went to the U. S. Postal Service website and found that since the recent rate hike, post card (no larger than 6 in. x 4.25 in.) postage is 26 cents instead of 24 cents. Does anyone know what the post card rate is to other countries? This info used to be easy to find on usps.com, but I just tried and can't get to the international charts.

 

Judybug

The international rate is $0.90 for postcards. No size limitation is mentioned at the USPS site at least from the U.S. to the U.K.

[pmsalty]

Great Idea! I remember postcards from relatives when I was a child from such exotic places as Detroit! Kidding aside a great Idea! I can send some from lala land (Los Angeles)!

PMS

[Judybug]

I just went to the U. S. Postal Service website and found that since the recent rate hike, post card (no larger than 6 in. x 4.25 in.) postage is 26 cents instead of 24 cents. Does anyone know what the post card rate is to other countries? This info used to be easy to find on usps.com, but I just tried and can't get to the international charts.

 

Judybug

The international rate is $0.90 for postcards. No size limitation is mentioned at the USPS site at least from the U.S. to the U.K.

 

OK. I knew the letter rate was 90 cents, but thought the post card rate would be a few cents less. I guess it's just as well that the two rates are the same. I'll just have one amount to remember.

 

BTW, since we're all going to be receiving a bunch of wonderful post cards from far-away places with strange-sounding names, and of course we're going to want to keep them forever, take a look at this post card album ----- http://www.the2buds.com/sualbpc.htm

 

Judybug

Edited July 26, 2007 by Judybug

[andru]

Edited: List moved to page 1 of this topic (post #2) for convenience.

 

Hi notts86 and postcard people.

 

I'll maintain the list of persons interested in exchanging postcards -- please refer to post #2 of this topic for the latest list. To get on the list simply continue to post to this topic and I'll add you next chance I get; people may contact you sooner anyhow, since your post will be fresh. If I've made any errors, either PM me or add a post with a correction.

 

Fun Fun Fun!!

 

-Andrew

Edited July 26, 2007 by andru

[Wizergig]

That looks excellent.

[andru]

Wow, got my first postcard today! This is rad!!....

[philm]

Just a fun postcard to share...this is a great idea. In years gone by they were used much more than today. Some were beautiful, some funny, some touching.

 

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/munsonhsr/pen%20ephemera/DSC_0001r-2.jpg

[notts86]

Hi notts86 and postcard people.

I thought I could start the ball rolling on the central list by compiling a possible format.

If I've made any errors, please add a post to the topic with a correction.

notts86, I hope this is okay?

If the size of the list stays within reasonable bounds (a couple hundred persons) I would be willing to volunteer to maintain the list.

 

 

 

Thanks andru, that looks great. Also thanks for volunteering to maintain the database - let me know if I can help in any way. Now if we could just get this made sticky we'd be sorted...!

 

 

Edit: to remove code box.

Edited July 27, 2007 by notts86

[OboeJuan]

I am in. To anywhere and from anywhere. I am in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and am going postcard shopping today! Thanks andru.

 

Kathryn