US Stamps SASE Question

[ansonfarris]

Can you use U.S. stamps on your SASE's when sending overseas? If so, will 2 U.S. 41cent stamps be enough on the SASE? Thanks to all who reply!

[guilder1st]

No, you can not send US stamps on your SASE when sending overseas. You will need to include 1 or 2 IRC's (International Return Coupons) and a SAE with your request instead.

[dgangel]

You could also include dollars to cover the cost of shipping.

[ansonfarris]

So, you can buy the IRC's at your local post office? Or is it actually better to include like 2 U.S. Dollars with the envelope? I guess this is sort of a preference question. LOL Thanks!

[Selise]

It's really a preference thing.

I can't get IRC's in my area, and I've tried. So when I send overseas, I usually put in $2 (well concealed).

[guilder1st]

If you are sending to the US or another country that uses US currency I guess it would be ok to send us dollars. But if you are sending to a country that doesn't use this currency it's really pointless to send cash. (for the obvious reason of exchange fees).

[MiszAnne]

' Just go down to your post office, and say where you are going to sent your letter, and that you would like to buy some IRC's, from the country your sending your letter too, to the country you come from.
The post office is usually very helpful. (:

[glucklich]

You could use IRC's or you could use that countries stamps. Like if you were sending to Germany then you could get German stamps to put on your SASE. I prefer that to sending IRC's.

[Selise]

That's true too. You can sometimes go to the countries postal website and order some stamps that way. I've done that for the UK.

[ansonfarris]

THANK YOU, ALL!!! I really appreciate the help. I do live in the U.S. so, hopefully the post office can help me out. You have all been great and more than helpful. I thank you all again for helping me get started at this new hobby.