[quote="packrat"]The smart move would be to put the cardboard inside the SASE so that the celebrity doesn't have to think about it. So I don't think putting a 9x12 inside a 9x12 would be a good idea. For that matter, a 10x13 is only slightly larger and the additional postage cost would be minimal.[/quote]

Well the idea was to have a 9x12 with a piece of cardboard inside and fold the edges of the envelope so it would fit into another 9x12. It's kinda like a custom 9x12 envelope I suppose!

The smart move would be to put the cardboard inside the SASE so that the celebrity doesn't have to think about it. So I don't think putting a 9x12 inside a 9x12 would be a good idea. For that matter, a 10x13 is only slightly larger and the additional postage cost would be minimal.

Would it work if you put a 9x12 inside a 9x12 but just fold the edges slightly so that it fits? And also put in a piece of card slightly smaller than the 9x12? Has anyone tried this?

I don't use photo mailers because they get expensive and it costs extra to send them. I use 9X12s and I fold them and put them in a 6X9 (folding in half, then in half again). The post does bend my mail quite regularly (expecially if it is not labled) but I haven't gotten anything that is totally ruined.

I prefer using the 9X12s because they only cost 0.88 instead of the 1.22 a photo mailer would be. If I provide the 8X10 photo to sign, I often include cardboard so the post office won't bend it. With cardboard, the mail can't bend it. :)

BossC

[quote="John91C"]I also do not fold the 9x12. The reason is because usps might bend/fold/curl the 9x12 envelope. So I use a "white" backer board in the 9x12 so that the usps can't bend or curl the envelope and gives the 8x10 a little more protection. I then put all that in a 10x13 envelope. I address and stamp the 9x12...if I'm sending or receiving one 8x10 photo with backer board the postage is $1.22 so I use a $1 stamp and a $0.28 stamp. If it's a multi-signed item I used more protection thus costing more $ to ship and return but well worth it![/quote]

OH thanks :) this sounds like a better idea.

I also do not fold the 9x12. The reason is because usps might bend/fold/curl the 9x12 envelope. So I use a "white" backer board in the 9x12 so that the usps can't bend or curl the envelope and gives the 8x10 a little more protection. I then put all that in a 10x13 envelope. I address and stamp the 9x12...if I'm sending or receiving one 8x10 photo with backer board the postage is $1.22 so I use a $1 stamp and a $0.28 stamp. If it's a multi-signed item I used more protection thus costing more $ to ship and return but well worth it!

[quote="Panthers55"]I sent out fanmail to about 10 people 6 months ago. A regular sized photomailer which included a letter, photo, and a SASE, but that was small, papper, and was just the size for like a greeting card, but the photo would fit. I recieved nothing back.[/quote]
I just wanted to address the above portion of your post. If you are sending your own photo, then you can use an envelope that the photo or card fits into for your SASE. Just be aware that sometimes the celebrity will prefer to substitute another photo for yours (for whatever reason). That's why the "stickied advice" says to send an envelope big enough to accept an 8x10 photo.

Ryan's advice is okay if you are not sending your own photo but are relying on the celebrity to send one of their own. Some do, some don't. I personally don't like the idea of folding the SASE since I consider it a recipe for disaster, even if I use my [i]Do Not Bend[/i] stamp. Then and again, I always send something to be signed anyway, so I use a 10x13 outer envelope and a 9x12 photo mailer envelope for the SASE.

As for whether you got a return or not, that's another topic that relates to the celebrity's signing habits.

just like he said you just fold the envlope three times that is what i do. sometimes i fold it once to make it not so big but most of the time i do fold them three times.

Your welcome! I'm always trying to find new ways to cut down on the postage costs with this hobby. {up}

RYAN J. 8)

I never of thought of folding a 9 x 12 four times...what a great idea! Saves on 9 x 12s, too! Thanks for the tip!