Postcard Swap

[GreenVelvet]

And all of them had the same stamp :-)

 

Here in the USA, there is only one single-denomination stamp for international letters or postcards. So unless we use multiple stamps of multiple values (which I sometimes do), there's one 98-cent option available... e basta. (That's it.)

[sdcurnow]

I just finished answering the cards I've received recently. Answers are going out to Jazztonight, Penspouse and Bearcat.

 

I'm also mailing introductory cards to AlaskanWriter, Waisun, pyotrkot, misterh, mooshisho, Pauldavid, & tr3n1ty.

 

Enjoy! Steve C

[ShadowWriter]

3 cards went out yesterday to jazztonight. I’m not trying to fill up your mailbox, jazztonight, but experimenting with paper(s), getting ink to stick. I didn’t think you’d mind. You have a trashcan for the extras, I’m sure.

 

Merely 150% humidity on my end or so it seems; even the paper was trying to feather. You‘re a good distance from me so if all 3 arrive readable, I’ll grab myself one of those Postcard Exchange Icons.

 

SW

[ShadowWriter]

I should have checked my mailbox earlier. Perfect mail day. No bills, no junky mail, just a gorgeous postcard from jazztonight. So beautiful!

[ibz]

Received cards from hannaahl and PaulK today. Thank you!

I am waiting for some cards of a photo I took a few weeks ago, will send out replies soon.

[tr3n1ty]

I received 4 cards in the last couple of days. I've been getting ready for a fiber retreat so I haven't had a chance to read them and I don't have them with me right now so I can't acknowledge who they're from . I will try to reply over the weekend between spinning bobbins of yarn or knitting/crocheting.

[hannaahl]

Yesterday I received two great cards.

 

Inkypete sent me a great Christmas card, a reproduction of a Parker ad. We are just turning to autumn so it was great to get a reminder to get my Christmas presents in order.

 

Steve sent me a Houston skyline in the night.

 

Thanks, reply cards soon to be sent.

[PaulK]

Wanted to thank you, I'm always surprised by the uniqueness of the cards received. Return cards went out to Jazztonight, Mr. Anonymous, CraigR, Hannaalh, Denise C (Arizona), "Doc", InkyPete, and JLeeper (not necessarily in that order...smile).

 

For those into the "hunt" -- it's surprising the cards that can be found at an antique shop. I've found that the cards will be marked-up to crazy prices but if you walk over with a handful and ask "OK, I want to buy these and what's your **best** price?", I find that you can pick 'em up for significantly less. Like any proprietor, merchandise does no good sitting in a box, collecting dust.

 

I've mentioned it on a couple cards I've sent. It's somewhat fun to send out a postcard that has possibly sat in someone's desk or closet for 40 or more years. Sort of the equivalent of a baseball not being a baseball until it's thrown.

 

My best to all,

 

Paul

Edited September 26, 2009 by PaulK

[hookem11]

Wonderful cards received this week from okami, inkypete, sdcurnow, kazushizuku. Thank you all. Return cards on the way.

[Okami]

Great cards received this week from

 

spotted & speckled

jazztonight

pmsalty

paulk

misterh

tr3n1ty

[sdcurnow]

I just bought over 1,000 cards at an antique fair. The vast majority are fine art cards (paintings, not places). The dealer wanted $1 apiece, but I made a much better deal, but only if I would buy ALL of them.

 

Here's the thing... I don't NEED 1,000 cards. If any of you need cards, PM me and we can make a really good deal. 10, 25, 100, 500, whatever.

 

Steve C

 

 

Edit: Just finished using some fo the cards, sending replies to recently received cards from:

 

FP Writing

Asianbran

Spotted & Speckled

Tr3n1ty

mullsol

Rolard

InkyPete

Hookem11

Ibz

 

Enjoy!

Edited September 28, 2009 by sdcurnow

[inkypete]

I received a card today from Canada signed by Juancho - does anyone know who this is as I don't have the name recorded on my log?

[zubipen]

I received today a my very first postcard from Melbourne Australia signed by Inky Pete. Thank you. He will receive my answer, not very soon, because the Mexican postal service is not too fast.

[allibaba]

Good Afternoon! I am new to the PTN and am interested in becoming a part of the Postcard Swap. Can anyone give me some idea how i do this?

[penspouse]

Send a PM to anyone who has posted in this forum asking if they would like to exchange addresses. That is it. You might also want to add some information about yourself in your profile when you get the chance. Welcome to FPN.

[allibaba]

Thank you for the help!!!

[Pauldavid]

Got my first card from Inkypete. Thanks Pete! Now, if you could resend your details, I'll get a card out to you too. Keep 'em coming gang, PM me if you want to exchange postcards with me. I'm based in Malaysia by the way.

[MikeW]

I am happy to participate. I live in London, Canada. Send me a PM of your address and I will happily send something to you - and hope that you will return the favour. If you collect stamps, let me know whether there are particular types that you like and I will try and oblige.

[penhorse87]

Card received from Hdubious76, judybug and Hennypenny.

 

Thanks

 

Penhorse87

[pyotrkot]

Received great cards from three FPNr's. Thanks go out to;

 

Jazztonight for Cuba's architecture and old cars,

Gini for the old Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway,

and Inkypete for the vintage Parker baseball ad re-print.

 

Two out today for Tawanda and Jleeper.

 

Kind regards,