Cardboard Question

[MrDubbs]

Do they sell cardboard of any sorts, that you can put into the envelope? I just sent out a letter to Betty White and used the piece I had. It looked like an 8.5x 11 piece of paper,but was a bit more stiff. Is this something that can be bought? It was inside of an autographed picture that I won on eBay originally. I've tried searching google, but haven't had luck (perhaps using the wrong term?). It's so I don't have to wait for each latter to come back (if it does) to send the next

[arrowsup]

You can buy a ream (250 sheets) of 110 1b. index stock for between $10.00 and $15.00 at your office store. Thats the weight that I use because it adds rigidity while not too heavy to save on postage. I have also bought heavier cardboard from companies that deal in cardboard boxes.

[MrDubbs]

Yes, thank you. That's the word I was looking for and explains why I couldn't find anything was stock. Thanks again

[RYAN J.]

Check your local crocery stores. Lot of products come in cardboard boxes and they might give you some free to cut up and use. We have tons of cardboard that we have gotten from stores.

RYAN J.

[MrDubbs]

I thought about that, but figured it would be heavier and cost me more in postage then just a stock would

[smanzari]

I go to my local comic book store and buy Magazine boards they only cost around $0.10 a piece and are rigid/light enough not too add too much extra postage. They work well and I usually only buy like 10-15 a year, as I reuse them until they don't "work" anymore

[RYAN J.]

I thought about that, but figured it would be heavier and cost me more in postage then just a stock would

Some of the thicker cardboard is actually lighter weight than stock. I use the type with gaps between and it's pretty tough to bend. & it may cost more, but it's better than having to resend a whole request over again if the first one get's bent or damaged.

RYAN J.

[bullitt]

Hey if you are trying to send something that is sized 11 x 17 or so, would you recommend sending it in a tube, or would that be unheard of?
Thanks,

[RYAN J.]

I'd say send it in a tube. It's not unheard of. My friends do this all the time. But it would be good if you sent a notice to make sure you can send a poster. That way they can be watching for it.

RYAN J.

[bellicosejason]

If you're ever in a terrible financial bind, I imagine a cereal box would do the trick as well.