2006-09-22 14:28:14 · 23 answers · asked by idajica 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The scanner that "reads" your postage stamp is designed to expect the stamp to be in the upper right; if it isn't in that position, there's a better-than-even chance that it will be kicked out, have to be sorted/handled individually, and take longer to get where it's going.
2006-09-22 14:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the stamps go in the upper right hand corner of the envelope. If they are placed any place else, the envelope comes back to you. And, you just wasted 39 cents (or whatever you paid in postage).
I think the reason why the stamps are where they are is because of the scanning system the postal services uses.
2006-09-22 21:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canada and, I expect most countries, strongly encourage the stamps be placed near the upper right corner of the envelope -- this is so the automatic sorting machines can locate the "tag", and the automatic cancelling machine can cancel the stamps.
Philatelists (stamp collectors) appreciate if the stamps are not placed right at the corner; rather, down and in a little bit. Some would even say place them down ALMOST the vertical measurement of a normal stamp -- this can help prevent a "killer" postmark in the middle of the stamp.
2006-09-22 21:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by kent chatham 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can stick it on the BACK of the envelope if you want. The only thing is that it will slow your mail in arriving at it's destination. But generally, as long as there is a stamp somewhere on the envelope, it'll go through.
I was curious, so did it intentionally. I sent an empty envelope with a stamp on the wrong side of the envelope to myself just to see if it would get to me. It did. It was slow in getting to me, but it did show up about a week later.
2006-09-22 21:33:09 · answer #4 · answered by north79004487 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the letter delivered, place the stamp(s) in the upper right corner and use ZIP codes. With the volume of snail mail it deals with each day, the post office can't be bothered to go looking for your stamps of the postage isn't where it belongs. And your letter could end up in a "dead" letter bin never to be heard from again.
2006-09-22 21:33:32 · answer #5 · answered by CHos3n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The postal service appreciates it if you aim for the upper right hand corner of the envelope or postcard to affix your postage stamp.
2006-09-22 21:31:03 · answer #6 · answered by EW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is actually a law about the required placement of a stamp mail. 1/8" from the top and 1/8" from the right side.
This was required so the Stamp cancelling machines could cancell the stamp, preventing its reuse. The stamp is cancelled by the wavy lines across it.
2006-09-22 21:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One time I had a huge sheet of 1 cent stamps and I had to use them, so I used them all over the envelope! It got there just as fast as the one I sent from the kids to grandpa.
2006-09-22 21:37:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upper right corner. Print legibly. I used to spend a lot of time in a post office. It was amazing to see the number of pieces of mail where the addressee and the return address were both illegible. That wasn't your question, but I just wanted to share. d:c)
2006-09-22 21:53:05 · answer #9 · answered by Nick â? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Upper right hand corner. Postal regulations
2006-09-22 21:31:11 · answer #10 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋