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QuestionAt what time should I put the envelope in my personal mailbox?Community AnswerYou should put it there before the day's mail is delivered, and be sure to put the "flag" up. This way the carrier will know that you have outgoing mail and stop to pick it up even if s/he doesn't have mail for you.
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QuestionIs it free to mail a letter?Community AnswerNo. In most countries, regular sized letters/postcards cost a minimal fee to mail; this fee is represented by a postage stamp, which you can purchase from your local post office. Stamp prices can vary, but if you are sending a domestic letter that weighs under one ounce (this applies to the U.S. only), a letter only requires one stamp to send.
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QuestionWhen will my letter arrive from England?DonaganTop AnswererInternational mail usually takes a week or longer to be delivered.
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QuestionHow do I send a letter if I have no stamps?Community AnswerYou will be unable to send the letter unless you buy stamps. Stamps are like a fee for sending the letter. If you send the letter without paying, it will not be sent.
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QuestionDo I have to buy extra postage?Community AnswerIt depends on the weight of the letter and where you are sending it to. Usually, a regular postage stamp will be enough, but if the letter is heavier than usual, or is going to another country, then you will most likely need to buy extra postage.
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QuestionHow much does a forever stamp cost?DonaganTop AnswererForever stamps cost whatever a regular first-class stamp costs at the time of purchase.
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QuestionWhy do I have to apply a stamp?Community AnswerIt costs money for mail to be delivered, and stamps are how you pay shipping fees, basically.
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QuestionHow many days will it take to deliver a first class mailed letter from Detroit to Los Angeles?DonaganTop AnswererTypically two or three days, not counting Sundays or holidays.
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QuestionIf I'm sending a letter from a friend's house in his mailbox, do I have to put my friend's address or can I put mine?Community AnswerIt's your choice. If you're sending it from your friend's mailbox because you don't have one, then you should use your friend's address.
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QuestionWhat about international mail? What kind of stamp should I use?DonaganTop AnswererIn the U.S., use regular U.S. postage at international rates (i.e., put enough stamps to cover the rate). Or you can just go to the post office and have them calculate/apply the exact postage for you.
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QuestionWhen should I use registered mail to send something?Community AnswerRegistered mail is good for sending anything quite valuable. If you're simply interested in knowing for sure that what you send is actually delivered, there are cheaper ways of doing that. "Certified" mail will accomplish that goal. But the cheapest way is to request a "return receipt." Just ask the postal clerk to send your item "return receipt requested." Once the item is delivered, you will receive a receipt signed by the recipient.
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QuestionDoes a first class stamp cost less if the envelope is not sealed?Community AnswerNo. The price of postage is based solely on weight, not if the envelope is sealed or unsealed. It is highly recommended that you seal your envelope. If you leave it unsealed, the letter could fall out, or someone could take it out and read it.
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QuestionWhere do I put my letter if I live in an apartment building?DonaganTop AnswererAsk your apartment manager.
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QuestionDoes the date on the letter have to match the posted date?DonaganTop AnswererNo. No one sees the date on the letter except the recipient.
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QuestionWhat if I don't know my friend's address?DonaganTop AnswererPhone or e-mail your friend to get the address. It's not likely to be delivered without the right address (unless your friend lives in a very small town).
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QuestionIf I paste extra stamps to cover any additional postage needed, will it go though to the destination successfully?DonaganTop AnswererAdding extra stamps will diminish the chance that your mail would be returned to you because of insufficient postage.
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QuestionWhat if someone steals my letter from the mailbox?DonaganTop AnswererThat is always a risk. If you're worried about it, take it to the post office, and mail it there.
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QuestionHow many stamps do I need to send a standard letter to Italy?Community AnswerThe USPS sells "Global Forever" Stamps which cost $1.20 as of 2020. This stamp will cover the postage for one first class letter up to 1 ounce to any international destination, even though the actual calculated postage may be higher. Just like any "Forever" stamp, if the price of postage goes up in the future, the stamp remains 100% valid for the same service. A Global Forever stamp bought today for $1.20 will still be sufficient postage for a 1 oz. first class letter 10 or 20 years from now.
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QuestionWhat is the first class postage letter fee in the US?Etnguyen03Community AnswerIt depends, but the current rate can be found online at USPS.com. In 2020, the rate is 55 cents per letter.
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QuestionI don't think I have stamps, and I am 13, so I can't buy any. How do I mail my letter?DonaganTop AnswererYou have to obtain a stamp somehow or you can't mail your letter. Ask an adult if they have any stamps or if they could buy some. You can also go to the post office and pay for postage for the letter there. It's around 55 cents.
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QuestionWhat is needed to send a regular small package from one state to another?DonaganTop AnswererThis is a slightly complicated question. It depends on the size and weight of the package, the class of service you want to pay for, and (in some cases) the distance the package must travel. Your best bet is to show the package to a postal clerk and tell him/her what service you want. S/he can then tell you how much the postage will be and how soon the package will be delivered.
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QuestionCan I re-mail several unopened letters to my son in the same envelope?DonaganTop AnswererYes, you may. However, in the U.S. you may avoid postage by forwarding any unopened, first-class mail anywhere at any time. It's free. Just cross out the old address and put the new address on the envelope. Better yet, file a change-of-address form with the Postal Service on your son's behalf, and any first-class mail for him will be forwarded to his new address without your even seeing it.
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QuestionHow much does it cost to send a letter registered mail in the US?Etnguyen03Community AnswerRates can be found on the USPS website. As of 11/17, the price starts from $11.70.
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QuestionHow much does it cost to mail a letter in the United States?DonaganTop AnswererAs of 2020, first-class U.S. postage was 55¢ for a one-ounce letter. (Most personal and business letters weigh no more than an ounce.) You can buy "forever" stamps, which will remain sufficient in the future even if postage rates rise.
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QuestionWhen sending a letter to your town hall, do you need a stamp?Community AnswerYes.
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QuestionIf I am in the US and I am sending a letter to Canada, do I have to add extra stamps?Etnguyen03Community AnswerYou only need a First Class International stamp. As of 2020, this stamp costs $1.20.
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QuestionWhat if there is no mailbox flag to send the mail?DonaganTop AnswererYou have three options: (1) Put your mail in that mailbox, and hope your carrier will see it. There's a good chance s/he will. (2) Use some other mailbox that has a flag. (3) Take the mail to the nearest post office, and send it from there.
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QuestionCan you use normal stamps instead of first-class if you are mailing to someone in your country?DonaganTop AnswererFirst-class stamps are normal stamps. All personal, domestic mail uses first-class postage.
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QuestionHow many days will it take to deliver a First Class mailed letter from Idaho to Los Angeles?Etnguyen03Community AnswerIt depends; however, First Class mail generally delivers within 3 business days. If you need it faster, consider using Priority Mail.
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QuestionHow long will it take for someone to receive a letter?Community AnswerIt depends on the day you send it, where the person lives, how far the letter has to go, and how much mail there is to deliver.
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