u/christineglobal

DC area folks, I somehow never knew about the annual art & book fair at the State Department, but I found out yesterday and went for the first time today! It's also going on next weekend for half price. (I'm not affiliated, just sharing info.)

There is a "stamp room" that also has a postcard section, and postcards are 35 cents each unless otherwise priced (I only saw a few with individual prices). I'll post some of my haul here: vintage and newer postcards from all around the world, some fun ad cards, and a number of Christmas maxicards!

I'm not really a stamp person, so I didn't look through the stamps, but many people seemed to find stuff they liked.

If you plan to go, take note:

- There is security and you need an ID to enter.

- You have to check all bags, so don't do what I did and bring extra tote bags! I would suggest just bringing wallet, keys, phone.

- Prepare to wait. There is a line to get in, a line to get out of the stamp room (count your stamps/postcards while you are waiting) and then a line to pay. The line to pay is shorter if you bring cash!

They also have books and items from around the world. Here is the website: https://www.aafsw.org/artandbookfair/

Happy hunting!

*EDIT: Fulfilled!

Hi everyone, I have so many postcards, and I would like to share the love with some US Postcrossing users who are new, young, and/or budget-constrained and haven't built up a stash.

I will include a small variety of family friendly postcards, something like 1 Studio Ghibli, 1 Disney, 1 literary quotation, 1 inspiring woman, 1 animal, 1 art. No need to send anything back, just keep on Postcrossing!

I'll send 10 envelopes out at this time. Please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/BHHftsThstzCWXaQA

Hello!

I'm a long-time Postcrosser (16 years) who has only recently gotten into stamp math. I have some older stamps from my uncle and I wanted to see if any of the stamp fans here could clarify a few things. I know there are stamp-specific subreddits, but I'm only checking in order to use them for Postcrossing, so I hope the question is OK here. :)

Picture 1:

1. From Googling, I understand that I cannot use the "bulk rate" or "presorted" stamps because I'm a private individual. Can I add them on to a postcard that already has enough postage? Or should I just include them in an envelope to a stamp collector if requested?

2. I understand the "G rate makeup" stamp was 3 cents when it was issued. Can it still be used for 3 cents?

Picture 2:

These are all stamps from around 2015.

3. I'm fairly sure I can still use the stamps.com stamp for 55 cents, right?

4. The other ones all indicate a general value (additional ounce, non-machineable surcharge, etc.) but do not say "forever". Are they still good to be used as labeled?

Thank you so much and happy Postcrossing!

Hi all,

I have SO many postcards and I want to send them all summer! So I've made a form and you can tell me what kind of postcard you would like, and I'll send you one in July or August.

Please note:

- Only complete the form if your address will be accurate through September.

- I will prioritize people who are flaired or have visible "thank you" posts.

Form is here: https://forms.gle/c5FCA1E86mWHAXxG6

Have a great summer. 😎

Hello all! I'm heading out on a cross-country (US) road trip soon, and I would love to send you a postcard along the way! If you want one, please fill out the form below. I'll do 20 recipients at this time but may repost and offer more later. I'm driving Virginia to California and back, and you are welcome to comment with recommendations or advice if you want. (I do have extensive road trip experience, just not all the way across the country.)

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Please note that:

- You can tell me likes and dislikes in the form, but I may not be able to match them; it just depends on what I find along the way!

- Nothing will be NSFW.

- Nothing will be overtly religious or political, though postcards may include a picture of a church or historically important location.

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Form is here! https://forms.gle/JVwfMUWqtxe2HbHW8

I would love to share some 🌈❤️ with you! I have 20 postcards with a rainbow illustration on the front, and I will write Pride greetings on the back. Please be willing to post a thank-you, fill out the form below, and comment here with a rainbow or another happy emoji you like!

Form: https://forms.gle/S59GCbHReTYgZDLP7

I'm glad the top sender was excited about theirs as well. :)