Yeah, I have put return postage ;), it's IRC - International Replay Coupon, which can be exchanged into stamps at post office ;).

Return postage, I dont know what IRC is. It must have something to do with international mail.

Do You mean IRC coupon as a return postage? Or something else?

It would be a good idea to put return postage on your sae too. Some will pay the return postage BUT many will not. It would definately improve your chances. Again good luck and enjoy your new hobby.

Oh, it's fine to hear that. Thank You so much Gordon for the answers.

Well if your pictures fit I dont see why it wont be fine.

I have put my own photos inside envelope which fits in to the sae, so I hope, everything would be okay.

Well I send a sase with a short letter inside a bigger envelope. Usually they send back 8x10 photos. What you did might work fine but Ive got about 50 responses the way I just said. good luck hope everything works out ok for you. Just trying to be helpful. I always put return postage on my sase. BUT thats my opinion others may say different but thats what I was told when I started. good luck though.

Surprised of what?

Id be surprised .