Postage Advice from USA to UK

[Rourke24]

Hello, all

I'm after some advice, please.

I'm going to be sending off a few autograph requests soon from the UK to the USA.

Hopefully, what'll be coming back will be a 10x8 board backed envelope with 2 photos. So very little weight.

I've just purchased from Global Forever Stamps from USPS eBay store, and wonder how many are needed on my SASE to be returned safely?

Thanks in advance

[kimmylee]

Despite being very little weight it's going to cost.

Like many Post Offices now USPS calculate on size, shape, thickness, rigidity etc.

From memory USPS count board backed envelopes as packages which considerably increases the price.

They have a postal calculator on their website you can use.

[Rourke24]

Hi KimmyLee,

thanks for your reply, much appreciated.

I've had a look on the USPS calculator and you're right, its far for pricey as it's not "flexible" which is ridiculous!

Found this information good - http://faq.usps.com/?articleId=220715

I've seen quite a few returned on this site using 3 or 4 Global Forever Stamps, so I think covering up to the $4.16 fee would suffice, here is hoping!

Have you had much success from USA back home to UK?

[kimmylee]

Yes, quite a few but haven't sent out much lately.

I use paper c6 envelopes.

[Rourke24]

Cheers Kimmy.

Kat, thanks for taking the time to reply, it's much appreciated.

I'll double check I am following the guidelines, the cardboard back 10x8 envelope has more than the 1in flex required, and is the requirement for height, width and thickness.