dfreely wrote:A 5x7 generally weights under 1oz, but the the envelope can make a different in postage costs. The cutoff point for letter-size is 6-1/8 inches by 11-1/2 inches. As long as your envelope is smaller than this, then $0.98 (one IRC) should be able to cover it. If it's larger than that cutoff point, it'll cost $1.24 (two IRCs).

Cheers for the help i have sent a few out in the last few weeks some with one and some with two IRC'S in so just a case of wait and see now.

A 5x7 generally weights under 1oz, but the the envelope can make a different in postage costs. The cutoff point for letter-size is 6-1/8 inches by 11-1/2 inches. As long as your envelope is smaller than this, then $0.98 (one IRC) should be able to cover it. If it's larger than that cutoff point, it'll cost $1.24 (two IRCs).

dfreely wrote:The four stamps are $0.44 each, together with the single $0.32 stamp, they combine for $2.08

That's the typical price for a 8x10 picture.

i am not sure on US postage but i have printed 7x5 photos and use a envelope just bigger than the photo so how many IRC'S is needed for those i mean. from UK to US it usually £1.46.

The four stamps are $0.44 each, together with the single $0.32 stamp, they combine for $2.08

That's the typical price for a 8x10 picture.

dfreely wrote:As far as I know, it should be impossible. It takes a minimum of $0.98 to send something from the US to the UK, and that's if it's a small-sized envelope and under 1 oz.

here is a pic of the photo and Envelope i received them in it has a sticker for $0.33 on it and 4 stamps but can't work out the number on the stamp itself.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45915243@N04/4327816498/

As far as I know, it should be impossible. It takes a minimum of $0.98 to send something from the US to the UK, and that's if it's a small-sized envelope and under 1 oz.

dfreely wrote:Assuming you're talking about getting a reply from the US to the UK, a typical A4 would cost $2.08 - which takes 3 IRCs to cover.

I just used the A4 as a for instance i use 10x7 Envelopes to send and a size smaller for return not sure on size at the minute. But that A4 one i got from Tony curran only came to $0.66 is that cheap for a A4 from US to UK

Assuming you're talking about getting a reply from the US to the UK, a typical A4 would cost $2.08 - which takes 3 IRCs to cover.

I have Finally managed to get hold of some IRC'S. one question is do i put one in or two or more.

I can get them for £1.40 which works out to $2.15 (At Today's 01-May-2010 exchange rate) but i have had a A4 Reply from Tony Curran and Dirk Benedict both with low postage costs.

Tony Curran i sent a letter no IRC he paid for return postage it cost $0.66

Dirk Benedict i sent a letter and 2 IRC's to try it and got a reply but it came back with $0.99 on postage

so is it ok to use just one or do i need two or more. i use 10x7 Envelopes to send my letters and a size smaller to get the replies in so any ideas