Tag: Supplies
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Stop Foxing Around: How to Prevent and Remove Foxing on Postcards
If you collect postcards, you may come across postcards with a type of discoloration known as foxing. Foxing is a common problem with vintage paper items, and it can frustrate collectors who want their postcards to look their best. In this post, we’ll explain what foxing is, and what causes it. We’ll also give you…
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More Sustainable Packaging
I am extremely excited to announce that Surprise Postcards is switching to more sustainable packaging – starting with new recyclable and recycled bubble mailers. Most orders will now arrive in these EcoEnclose padded mailers. I never thought I’d be excited about packaging supplies, but here we are. And let me tell you, these new mailers…
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Starting a Postcard Collection
Starting a postcard collection can be a fun and rewarding hobby, whether you’re interested in vintage postcards or more modern designs. Here are a few tips to help you get started: Choose a focus for your collection Postcards come in a wide range of themes and styles, so it can be helpful to choose a…
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New 2022 Forever Stamps
This post is outdated – please see the updated version for 2023 stamp prices: How Much Does it Cost to Send a Postcard in January 2023 Each year the United States postal service releases new stamps. The new 2022 USPS Stamps are some of the most interesting in years, and you can already pre-order some…
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Best Postcrossing Supplies for New Postcrossers
Since Joining Postcrossing, I’ve send hundreds of postcards and tried countless supplies. Here’s the supplies that I use for postcrossing everyday and have stood the test of time The Best Supplies to Protect Your Postcards Waterproof Pens and Inks It’s no surprise that postcards take a lot of abuse on their journeys across the globe.…