Is it ok to send cash instead of stamps?

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Is it ok to send cash instead of stamps?

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I'm from the UK and I want to get autographs from the USA and IRC isn't available to me and stamps from the USA are hard to get or expensive so I was wondering is it ok to send mail requesting for a autograph if it includes letter, photo, self addressed envelope and $?

If it's ok how much is appropriate?

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r u gonna send US $$?
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princesscharliemc wrote:I'm from the UK and I want to get autographs from the USA and IRC isn't available to me and stamps from the USA are hard to get or expensive so I was wondering is it ok to send mail requesting for a autograph if it includes letter, photo, self addressed envelope and $?

If it's ok how much is appropriate?

Thanks :)
2-3 dollars for a normal letter. Maybe an extra dollar if you are doing an 8x10
What I would really recommend is leaving the envelope unsealed, finding out how much it is going to cost to send to the US... and putting that much money in so they can send it back, rounded up to the next dollar.
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@dancingirl1 Yes it's in US cash. @sohryu76 Thanks i'm going to do that :)
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Yeah, cash is always the 2nd best option besides actual stamps. I would NEVER recomend IRC's... they're a big hassle for everyone involved.

If you're sending a normal 4x6 pic or notecard to be signed, $1 would be fine (it only costs $1.05 to ship normal sized letters internationally). I don't think any celeb would mind covering that extra 5 cents. If you you send anything around the size of a 5x7 pic, $2 minimum. For a 8x10 pic, $3-$4 would be good.
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Yes, I sent a dollar to the Diamondbacks to send back one of my 4x6 pictures because I couldn't fit another envelope in. I sent a poster to Dan Majerle and sent him $1.50 to send it back in a manila envelope. I should've sent him more, because I haven't gotten it back yet. The thing is, I used two stamps and I believe since it was in state that was sufficient to send a manila envelope with. It made it there because I spoke with his assistant, but I haven't gotten it back yet because he's been in Nevada.
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Hi,
Im from the UK
i get some USD and put them in a envelope
i send $2-$3 sometimes $1 coz the photo i sent was just a 6X4

I also explain in detail in my letter why i am including dollars
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To anyone outside of the USA looking for USA postage stamps: I sell them! :) Please see the link in my signature if you are interested. I take PayPal only for now, as it is the quickest and safest way to pay. My shipping charge is minimal. I have many members of the forum who can give feedback. Just thought I would try and help some people out!
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Bri0626 wrote:To anyone outside of the USA looking for USA postage stamps: I sell them! :) Please see the link in my signature if you are interested. I take PayPal only for now, as it is the quickest and safest way to pay. My shipping charge is minimal. I have many members of the forum who can give feedback. Just thought I would try and help some people out!
Thank you for the offer


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