The V-Day card I bought for my bf says "Extra Postage Required" where the stamp would go on the envelope. But exactly HOW MUCH extra postage do they mean? I have 37 cent and 2 cent stamps (to make the normal 39 cent postage). Should I just put two of each? Although 78 cents sounds like too much, and I don't know if I can put 4 stamps on there. It's not an extraordinarily large envelope or anything, it's only 6.5" X 9.5", and it's not a real heavy card.
What do you normally do when you need extra postage? Does anyone out there work at a post office and know for sure?
Should I put two 37 cent stamps (even though normal postage is 39) or do I actually need 4 stamps to make two sets of 39s?
This might sound like a dumb question, but I haven't send a card via snail mail in a loooong time (I use e-cards and e-mail for everything) but I thought it would be nice to send a regular card this time.
Thanks!
2007-02-08 10:27:13 · 11 answers · asked by chica_zarca 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Thank you Paul K, I can see YOU didn't read the whole question... dummy.
2007-02-08 10:50:05 · update #1
#1, I don't have any way to get to the post office, so I forgot to mention that, and #2, I just wanted to see if I needed double the normal postage or if I COULD use two *37* cent stamps (cuz normal post is 39), because as many of you didn't read, I don't HAVE two 39 cent stamps, only 37s and 2s, and I'm pretty sure you can't put more than 3 stamps on an envelope and I'd need 4 in that case.
So honestly, all I wanted to know was if I could do two 37s or if I needed 39s since that's what the new postage is. If I could get to a post office, I would have had them weigh it for the exact postage, but I don't have that option, sorry I didn't mention that.
If you're not going to read the details of the question, don't bother to answer it.
2007-02-08 11:09:19 · update #2
I would probably take 45 cents or so, you can go to the post office to get the exact amount, but just put 2 37 cent stamps next to each other on the envelope, and you should be fine.
2007-02-08 10:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by anti-lib 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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The V-Day card I bought for my bf says "Extra Postage Required" where the stamp would go on the envelope. But exactly HOW MUCH extra postage do they mean? I have 37 cent and 2 cent stamps (to make the normal 39 cent postage). Should I just put two of each? Although 78 cents sounds like...
2015-08-06 18:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mail goes by weight as well as zip/zone address. You would need the amount of postage for that weight and zip address. Example : you put a 39 cent stamp on a letter that weighs 8 oz. The post office says that a letter weighing that much costs 78 cents. You would need to place an additional 39 cent stamp on that envelope to = the 78cents required .
2016-03-18 05:10:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can put as many stamps on an envelope that will fit without covering the address. You have to pay extra after 1 ounce, which as of 2013 is 20 cent extra--66 cents for 2 oz, 86 cents for 3 oz. When it hits more than 3.5 oz. it is considered a large envelope and is more expensive (starting at $1.52 for 4 oz.) Also a square envelope costs more-starting at 66 cents for 1 oz.. A regular postcard now costs 33 cents.
2013-12-18 02:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by Serena 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Usually I just slap an extra stamp on it and send it with two first class stamps. But, to know for sure you have to either weigh it with a letter scale and check the post office's web site, or just take it directly to the post office.
No one can give you an exact postage amount without having the exact weight of your item.
2007-02-08 10:31:01 · answer #7 · answered by inkantra 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I just went to the local Post Office and the answer seems to be that the card in question will feel lumpy and may have a ribbon or similar object which makes the envelope unreadable and cost $.20. more. The PO sells $.66 stamps to cover this or just add two stamps.
2013-12-13 08:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by jessie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If its just a valentine's day card that's extra large, then just put 2 stamps on the card. That should be enough if its just a card and nothing else inside to make it heavier.
2007-02-08 10:35:15 · answer #9 · answered by ♥☆ Star ☆♥ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you go to the USPS web site you can read what the size and wieght limitations are and why you card needs extra postage.
2007-02-08 10:37:31 · answer #10 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋