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Does a postcard need a return address on it?

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It's not necessary, but if the postcard happened to get lost in the mail, a return address would enable it to be returned to you.

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Do I have to put a stamp on the postcard?

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Yes, you do have to put a stamp on a postcard, but there are special ones that are a little cheaper than standard stamps for letters that you can buy at a post office. You can also use a normal stamp.

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Are stamps required if the postcard was purchased from the post office?

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Unless it came with a stamp (or some kind of recognition of stamp payment), then yes. Postcards and postage are normally sold separately.

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Can the address go outside the indicated space into the message space?

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That's fine, if you can't fit it. It just looks nicer if you fit it in the designated space.

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Is it important to put a stamp?

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You must put a stamp on your postcard, otherwise you won't be able to send it. The stamp is the payment to the post office for their service. If you don't have any stamps at home, you can go to the post office and buy a stamp there.

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Do I need to include my return address?

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Not unless you want it returned if there was a problem sending it.

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I didn't write my name on the self-addressed card. Will it reach me with only an address?

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The mail will be sent to your address even if there is not a name attached. This might be an issue if it would not be clear who the letter is meant for, such as a school, a large apartment building or office building.

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Can I write an address on a postcard going vertically on the right side rather than horizontally?

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Yes, but it might take longer to arrive because the post office will have to manually read the address.

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Can you bulk mail postcards?

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Yes. Visit any post office for full details.

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Where is the correct place to put a return address?

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Place it to the near-upper-left of the mailing address.

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If the address was written on the opposite side of a postcard that it should be written on, will it still be able to get mailed?

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Yes, it will very likely be delivered.

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Can I put the address it's going to on the top left if it has lines there?

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Those lines may be for your return address. The recipient's address normally goes on the right-hand side.

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Am I allowed to sign a post card?

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Yes, if that is something you want to do, then it is fine.

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Should you write telephone number on a postcard?

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You can, but it would be visible to anyone who happens to see the card.

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Can you write a message on the postcard?

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Yes, that is what is intended for the blank section of the card.

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How much space must be left at bottom for a barcode?

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Approximately a half-inch or a centimeter.

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Can I put the mailing address on the left hand side of the postcard?

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Yes, if that is the only available space.

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Can I put the recipients name above the address?

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Yes, that will work just fine.

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Can I write a message on the blank side of a non-picture postcard, the opposite side from the address and stamp?

Donagan

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Yes. That's the purpose of that side of the card.

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I need to put the address on the front of the postcard and it has a picture on it. Can I do that?

Donagan

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Yes, if that's your only option and if you can make the address clearly legible.

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What if the postcard I got has a barcode (which was used to buy the postcard) in the upper right-hand corner?

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Assuming the bar code has already served its purpose, you can cover it with a stamp.

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Can I seal my address on a post card?

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If you mean covering it with transparent tape, yes, you can do that if the address remains clearly legible.

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Will I be able to mail a postcard if it has writing on both sides?

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Yes, you can. You shouldn’t have any problems as long as the address is clearly legible and properly formatted.

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Where do I put my return address on the postcard?

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You do not need to include a return address on the postcard. If you want to include a return address, you may include it in the upper left-hand corner.

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Can I write personal message on the front of a postcard?

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Yes, as long as it is blank. Just make sure you properly address the card and include postage.

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