i need to send some christmas cards out to the US, and i'm hoping they get there for christmas. how long do they take to get there? what type of mail should i ask for, like air mail or whatever?
2007-10-31 06:42:16 · 4 answers · asked by laura 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
Normally it takes about a week, sometimes even quicker.
But shortly before Christmas I would allow at least 2 weeks to be on the safe side.
2007-10-31 06:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never too early to send out those Xmas cards, eh, mate? ;)
As soon as the postal clerk sees an oversees address, he or she will ask you what options you would like. If it's just a card, you needn't be concerned with things like "return receipts" or "insurance", etc. In other words, just take the cheapest option, as long as you are sending it at least two weeks in advance of the holiday. Depending on conditions (i.e., weather, strikes, etc) in both the UK and USA - - not to mention, whatever option(s) you select) - - it will take at least 3 days (presumably, no Xmas card is important enough to merit the expense of being sent "overnight"!).
And here's an idea of a Xmas gift for both you AND the recipients: You can buy them an "International Reply Coupon" (IRC) which would be enclosed with the card. An IRC allows the recipient to send a letter to you, at no cost to them! It would only cost however much you want to spend to get a like response (i.e., standard postage for a standard letter, or more if you would like them to send you a bigger letter, unless of course, you think that is an obvious, backhanded, way of asking for a right gift?). ;) BTW, IRC's should be available at any post office, worldwide, that is a member of the Universal Postal Union (sort of like the United Nations for post offices; refer to the second link, below).
The first link, below, shows some mailing options and approximate delivery dates from the Royal Mail system (it is my understanding that private companies are now allowed to operate the mails in the UK, but, the rates and dates should be similar between them).
Cheers!
2007-10-31 07:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by skaizun 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2 days fed ex. One week snail mail
2007-10-31 06:45:57 · answer #3 · answered by Vespr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a week or so
2007-10-31 06:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by shanekeavy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋