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Image 1 — Mails to US are reaching in damaged conditions and some are returning in pieces
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Mails to US are reaching in damaged conditions and some are returning in pieces

I've sent many postcards in past few months and other mails to US and they are reaching in damaged condition.

Automated sorting machines are damaging them. Receivers wouldn't be happy to get a damaged mail. They sent back half piece of aerogramme back, sender's address piece was missing.

What should I do so they reach in a good condition? is there a way to mark certain mails as "non-machinable" to protect them? Its not just me but my friends are also facing the same issue with their mails to US.

I have to send few mails without envelope very soon and I'm worried it will get damaged by machines :(

u/EmployerSpare9921 — 1 day ago
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Awesome username stickers!

I got these amazing username stickers from u/withininus! I can't get over how cute they are. Thanks!! 🥰

u/Aztec111 — 3 days ago

MATCHING - 2026 Card Challenges - Flowers & Springtime

What a blooming marvellous start to the 2026 challenge series! Your cards spring up and bring so much joy!

Check out this challenge's entries here: https://www.reddit.com/r/RAoC_meta/comments/1svy544/2026_card_challenge_flowers_springtime/
  
Want to join us in these challenges? Find out more:  https://www.reddit.com/r/RAoC_meta/comments/1ssvhfj/2026_raoc_meta_card_challenges_its_back/ 

u/a_wild_armaldo to u/andyismean  
u/accotinked to u/bubblysunflowers  
u/accotinked to u/credo99  
u/accotinked to u/tricky-worth-6771  
u/adept-mulberry-6510 to u/birdiebennett  
u/adept-mulberry-6510 to u/spaaaaaacey  
u/adept-mulberry-6510 to u/sshellsbbells  
u/administrativerent21 to u/ch037866  
u/administrativerent21 to u/pupslace  
u/administrativerent21 to u/unicorn_potatoes  
u/andyismean to u/a_wild_armaldo  
u/andyismean to u/destalena  
u/andyismean to u/spaaaaaacey  
u/bananas3706 to u/pupslace  
u/bananas3706 to u/rare_cranberry_7861  
u/bananas3706 to u/somerhild_wode  
u/birdiebennett to u/adept-mulberry-6510  
u/birdiebennett to u/f1uffybunnies  
u/birdiebennett to u/thecuriouscur  
u/bridgewires to u/chiquita61  
u/bridgewires to u/mumbamakincards  
u/bridgewires to u/reindeerfrog  
u/bubblysunflowers to u/accotinked  
u/bubblysunflowers to u/gatsbygalaktoboureko  
u/bubblysunflowers to u/satanekochan  
u/ch037866 to u/administrativerent21  
u/ch037866 to u/kittycatcon  
u/chiquita61 to u/bridgewires  
u/chiquita61 to u/melhen16  
u/chiquita61 to u/mumbamakincards  
u/credo99 to u/accotinked  
u/credo99 to u/enrasco  
u/credo99 to u/gatsbygalaktoboureko  
u/destalena to u/andyismean  
u/destalena to u/ninjapirate101  
u/destalena to u/thecuriouscur  
u/enrasco to u/credo99  
u/enrasco to u/monetmonkey  
u/enrasco to u/naokokoro  
u/f1uffybunnies to u/birdiebennett  
u/f1uffybunnies to u/monetmonkey  
u/f1uffybunnies to u/unicorn_potatoes  
u/gatsbygalaktoboureko to u/bubblysunflowers  
u/gatsbygalaktoboureko to u/credo99  
u/gatsbygalaktoboureko to u/naokokoro  
u/happyhippymom to u/monetmonkey  
u/happyhippymom to u/pinkpengin  
u/happyhippymom to u/rare_cranberry_7861  
u/iveray to u/ninjapirate101  
u/kazekam2109 to u/sshellsbbells  
u/kazekam2109 to u/yukinoashiato  
u/kittycatcon to u/ch037866  
u/melhen16 to u/chiquita61  
u/melhen16 to u/spaaaaaacey  
u/melhen16 to u/tricky-worth-6771  
u/monetmonkey to u/enrasco  
u/monetmonkey to u/f1uffybunnies  
u/monetmonkey to u/happyhippymom  
u/mumbamakincards to u/bridgewires  
u/mumbamakincards to u/chiquita61  
u/mumbamakincards to u/tricky-worth-6771  
u/naokokoro to u/enrasco  
u/naokokoro to u/gatsbygalaktoboureko  
u/ninjapirate101 to u/destalena  
u/ninjapirate101 to u/iveray  
u/pinkpengin to u/happyhippymom  
u/pinkpengin to u/rare_cranberry_7861  
u/pupslace to u/administrativerent21  
u/pupslace to u/bananas3706  
u/pupslace to u/yukinoashiato  
u/rare_cranberry_7861 to u/bananas3706  
u/rare_cranberry_7861 to u/happyhippymom  
u/rare_cranberry_7861 to u/pinkpengin  
u/reindeerfrog to u/bridgewires  
u/reindeerfrog to u/satanekochan  
u/reindeerfrog to u/unicorn_potatoes  
u/satanekochan to u/bubblysunflowers  
u/satanekochan to u/reindeerfrog  
u/satanekochan to u/yukinoashiato  
u/somerhild_wode to u/bananas3706  
u/spaaaaaacey to u/adept-mulberry-6510  
u/spaaaaaacey to u/andyismean  
u/spaaaaaacey to u/melhen16  
u/sshellsbbells to u/adept-mulberry-6510  
u/sshellsbbells to u/kazekam2109  
u/sshellsbbells to u/thecuriouscur  
u/thecuriouscur to u/birdiebennett  
u/thecuriouscur to u/destalena  
u/thecuriouscur to u/sshellsbbells  
u/tricky-worth-6771 to u/accotinked  
u/tricky-worth-6771 to u/melhen16  
u/tricky-worth-6771 to u/mumbamakincards  
u/unicorn_potatoes to u/administrativerent21  
u/unicorn_potatoes to u/f1uffybunnies  
u/unicorn_potatoes to u/reindeerfrog  
u/yukinoashiato to u/kazekam2109  
u/yukinoashiato to u/pupslace  
u/yukinoashiato to u/satanekochan 

This challenge’s optional writing prompt: You have a new little patch of land, what are you planting in it?

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u/ch037866 — 1 day ago

Postmaster letter says real name only or refusing my mail

Hi all. I am sharing this here for awareness for those who may be getting a similar letter.

I got a letter in my PO box yesterday from the new postmaster that if I get any more mail addressed to anything besides my real name, they will return it as undeliverable.

If you send me anything, please leave my username off and just use my real name to avoid this.

I have a mailbox at home, that I bought and had to pay to get installed, that the mail carrier refuses to use.

If you get your mail returned, I am sorry.

I can't wait to move away from here.

Edit: to clarify, if the envelope doesn't have my real name, not Tigerlady13, then they will return it. I don't use some other human name; it's the username they will not accept.

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u/tigerlady13 — 5 days ago

My first batch of cards :)

I just sent out my first batch of cards, hoping they make it to their intended recipients 😊 Do you let people know when you’ve sent out a card?

u/Kiva37 — 2 days ago

Changes in the prices of stamps in Finland

Finnish Post will increase stamp prices from June onwards. Not a big surprise, it's been about a year since the previous increase.

Domestic / international economy will increase from 2,75 € to 3 €. International priority will increase from 3,05 € to 3,35 €.

My favorite part of the Finnish Post press release is:

"Finnish consumers spend, on average, less than EUR 20 per year on sending letters. For them, the price adjustments will mean a small increase of approximately EUR 2 per year. " 🫠

Today's outgoing mail in the picture, featuring mainly vintage stamps.

u/reindeerfrog — 1 day ago

Today, May 12 is…

Day of Plant 🪴 Health, Nurses 👩‍⚕️Day, Tampon Day, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Hospital 🏥 Day, Limerick Day, Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day, Odometer Day, and Nutty Fudge Day!

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u/Andromeda921 — 1 day ago

Today, May 13 is…

Cough 😷 Drop Day, Hummus Day, Leprechaun ☘️ Day, Apple Pie 🥧 Day, Crouton Day, Frog 🐸 Jumping Day, Fruit Cocktail Day, Receptionists' Day, Third Shift Workers, Top Gun Day, and Cocktail 🍹 Day!

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u/Andromeda921 — 19 hours ago

And update to my RAoC friends

As some of y'all know this year has been HARD for me. Allergic reactions, back and spine issues, neurological issues stemming from surgery a few years ago and just ups and downs with life. So ya know, everything.

I haven't been active here much and I'm sorry for that. I keep wanting to send out offers but then I get overwhelmed and have a meltdown. Oh yeah, and I got diagnosed officially with autism. Unmasking has been hard and so life changing at the same time.

I know I'll be back eventually. Maybe will send my best carding friends a random card one of these days. With that being said, I am not taking cards right now. It's too much to post thank yous and I know they're important but my brain is just struggling.

Love you all friends.

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u/sammanthax345 — 2 days ago

We don’t have stamps

I post and offer 2 weeks ago and still haven’t send them, not because I don’t want to but because my postal office doesn’t have stamps.

Let’s see how long it takes because last week they said next week and this week they said next week again.

Living in a small town in Mexico I’m used to it so I buy stamps previously and store them but this time I run out of them and chose to trust. Never again

So if you’re one of the people I’m going to send postcards to, be patient, please, the Mexican postal service is as terrible as I don’t know, imagine the most terrible and multiply it by a million🫩

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u/Better-Review-4022 — 1 day ago

Anyone else having issues with mail not getting delivered? [US]

I’ve sent several cards out weeks ago and half the people got them and the other half haven’t yet. Anyone else having a similar issue?

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u/Armyofducks94 — 2 days ago

2026 Card Challenge - I'll Never Find Anyone to Send This To

This is your chance to get rid of those cards you've had at the bottom of your stack for years with no occasion to send them - now is the time!

Remember, all cards are welcome be they homemade (any skill level), store-bought (with or without your own personalization), or cards you have received from other users.

Please make sure to share a picture of your card(s) as well!

You may post your card(s) in this thread at any time, however, if you wish to be matched with other participants for exchange you need to have posted before May 24. If you want to be matched, please note where you are sending from and to (ex: From UK to WW or US to US). Please remember that you can only exchange a maximum of 3 cards a week - but feel free to post more just to share!

If you want to know more about card challenges or see the future themes for this year, this post is the place for you:

https://www.reddit.com/r/RAoC_meta/comments/1ssvhfj/2026_raoc_meta_card_challenges_its_back/

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u/AutoModerator — 4 days ago

This week’s cards (featuring Duncan’s foot)

What a lovely arrangement this week! Cards from USA, the Philippines and Japan! Look how fun these are.

u/brookuslicious — 3 days ago

And I don't know what to do. (Problems with postal service)

Is it so difficult to receive postcards in your countries?

Let me tell you about my situation ✨decadent and inefficient postal service✨

I know from some people who have sent me postcards that, well, they sent me postcards, okay? And I don't know what to do, because my postal service, Correo Argentino in Argentina, is super incompetent. Such incompetence that I've received postcards and letters from February in October. And that's what's happening to me today.I have a loved one who constantly sends me postcards and letters, and it turns out they sent me one in December, one in March for my birthday, and as of today, May 11th, I've only seen one Christmas letter that happened to arrive at my door.

I'm about to give up this hobby because of the incompetence of my mail service.

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u/Safhy9926 — 2 days ago

I wanted to ask if anyone would be interested in our marriage announcement trifold cards

I don't want to offer them without gauging interest. I made the graphics, friends took the pictures (yes, face reveal via snail mail would happen), and we printed them through the big company that has "shutter" in the name. They are quality. There's nothing on them I would be uncomfortable sharing to Internet stranger-friends.

I ordered these in increments of 10 and have extras that are sitting in a dark cupboard. It has a blurb about our ceremony, a qr code that sends you to a link tree with our wedding playlist, photo album, etc that you can ignore.

I just hate to see them not doing anything and I've run out of people to give them to.

Is this interesting to y'all as an offer on main?

Edit: thank you for your help and compliments 💜 the general vibe is "yes!"

u/teslaeffects — 4 days ago

Today, May 10 is…

Day of Argania, Mother's Day, Mother Ocean 🌊 Day, Clean 🧼 Up Your Room Day, Liver and Onions Day, Shrimp 🍤 Day, Lupus Day, Small Business Day, Washington Day, One Day Without Shoes 👟 Day, and Trust Your Intuition Day!

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u/Andromeda921 — 4 days ago