Of course. They are all sorts of philatelists. I agree it has its historic and philatelic value. But, if possible, I prefer to see a colourful stamp on my mail-
Two of my latest Postcrossing recipients requested postcards in envelopes, which to me defeats the idea. One, in Denmark says a private company is in charge of mail since their postal service shut down, and they put huge labels over stamps and messages.
I see that from time to time, Postcrossers who request envelopes. I assume it is often because they are also stamp collectors who do not want to damage the postcards. I try to accommodate them when practical.
Like Bryon, I think that is because people prefer to collect postcards and stamps/envelopes separately. That is no problem to me, because it is the same rate to send postcards and envelopes from Spain; the price depends on the weight.
I'm guessing there are folks who collect those!
ReplyDeleteOf course. They are all sorts of philatelists. I agree it has its historic and philatelic value. But, if possible, I prefer to see a colourful stamp on my mail-
DeleteTwo of my latest Postcrossing recipients requested postcards in envelopes, which to me defeats the idea. One, in Denmark says a private company is in charge of mail since their postal service shut down, and they put huge labels over stamps and messages.
ReplyDeleteI see that from time to time, Postcrossers who request envelopes. I assume it is often because they are also stamp collectors who do not want to damage the postcards. I try to accommodate them when practical.
ReplyDeleteLike Bryon, I think that is because people prefer to collect postcards and stamps/envelopes separately. That is no problem to me, because it is the same rate to send postcards and envelopes from Spain; the price depends on the weight.
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