how important is the "c/o" in addresses?I

[kristina7]

I'm wondeering about this b/c I'd sent off a few letters and didn't put the "c/o" and the name of ...whatever place they're going to. I guess I asumed that just putting the address on it would get it there.
I hope this isn't a dumb question.

[kickassifneeded]

hey
i think its ok as long as you have the correct address
thats what my dad says anyways it should be fine
write back
love always
caitlin

[nowandagain]

Hi kristina7

In most instances it shouldn't be a problem. It should get through as normal.

There have been instances in the past where people have not put "c/o" and it's come back as RTS, while those that have put c/o have received responses. I guess whomever has been handling the mail has been picky.

You should write c/o just to be on the safe side, especially if you're writing to their agent or other organisation.

nowandagain [rockon]