by MattWolf76 » Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:59 pm
I have the same question, but the opposite way around as I want to send from the UK to the USA with prepaid stamped addressed envelope enclosed.
Not 100% how helpful this will be, but I tend to use 2x first class stamps on SAE within the UK. Within the UK I only send 8x10 photos, in a large Jiffy bag and enclose a photo envelope mailer with my address and the stamps attached. If that makes sense.
Royal Mail changed their pay structure a while ago, as it now goes on envelope size (width, length and height), along with weight.
I’m UK based and can purchase stamps directly from their website, so don’t know whether you can do that or not overseas?
I’ve had a guess of approximate weight and size (used 180grams), and the website suggests £4.19 postage (UK to USA). I’d always pay in stamps over that amount, just in case they pop something in or randomly charges increase whilst waiting for it to be returned.
If you purchase stamps from their website it would the way to go.
You can purchase postage online, specific to your weight and size of envelope, print and attach it to your envelope. Which would be perfect. BUT these seem to have an expiry date, and must be used by a set date (bit of a con having a short expiry, if you ask me). I appreciate it’s not a defined answer, but hopefully it will give you a steer on what you could expect to pay in return postage.
I have the same question, but the opposite way around as I want to send from the UK to the USA with prepaid stamped addressed envelope enclosed.
Not 100% how helpful this will be, but I tend to use 2x first class stamps on SAE within the UK. Within the UK I only send 8x10 photos, in a large Jiffy bag and enclose a photo envelope mailer with my address and the stamps attached. If that makes sense.
Royal Mail changed their pay structure a while ago, as it now goes on envelope size (width, length and height), along with weight.
I’m UK based and can purchase stamps directly from their website, so don’t know whether you can do that or not overseas?
I’ve had a guess of approximate weight and size (used 180grams), and the website suggests £4.19 postage (UK to USA). I’d always pay in stamps over that amount, just in case they pop something in or randomly charges increase whilst waiting for it to be returned.
If you purchase stamps from their website it would the way to go.
You can purchase postage online, specific to your weight and size of envelope, print and attach it to your envelope. Which would be perfect. BUT these seem to have an expiry date, and must be used by a set date (bit of a con having a short expiry, if you ask me). I appreciate it’s not a defined answer, but hopefully it will give you a steer on what you could expect to pay in return postage.