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songoku
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Need beginners help

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I know there are some topics about this, but i dont understand them very well (my english is not that good).

I want to send (for example) a letter to Bonnie Wright, and want to send pictures along with them to sign.
What do i need to put in the letter
What do i need to send along (i don't know nothing about SASE and IRC (or how that thing is named)).

This is my first time i will send it (from the netherlands) so maybe somebody can put on a little help to me..
I will be very gratefull..
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Hi there,

Welcome to Fanmail.biz!

If you want to send a request to any celebrity you have to:
1. Write a nice letter saying why you like this celebrity.
2. You dont need to send a SASE a sase is a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope.
3. In the letter mention you want an autograph but ask nicely.

Some other moderators will help you! {thumb2}

Good luck!
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Unread post by isia_144 »

Hello :) ,

1. To start out you can write something about yourself (name, age, interests...), so it will be more interesting for the celebrity, you're writing. Than you can write how much you admire her/him and which movies you love the most. You can check out IMDB or google to find some interesting info about the star. Maybe you have something in common? If so, write about it. :) Just always remember to be polite.

2. To send a request you need a bigger and smaller envelope. On the bigger one you should put a star's address of an agency, on the smaller (SASE) - your address and stamps. You can also send a photo to sign, but usually celebrities have their own.
In the end all of your stuff (a letter, photo to sign and SASE) put in the bigger envelope, that's all.

-SASE - Self Addresses Stamped Envelope - you should send it, so the celebrity can return your photo back signed.

Regards,

Jagoda {thumb2}
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Okay i have some good information and what about stamping the SASE?
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songoku wrote:Okay i have some good information and what about stamping the SASE?
On the SASE you have to put the right ammount of postage to cover the letter being returned to you :D
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And that is just the problem. I live in the netherlands and i send the stuff to england..
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So you need English stamps. You can order them through the internet I think (I'm not sure about that) or post a topic about it here:
http://fanmail.biz/mboard/viewforum.php?f=148 <<arrow$ There are many users from England who would be glad to help you ;)
Good luck! {thumb2}
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But i read something about irc's that you can put in the envelop and then can buy stamps with it.. Or something like that?
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Yes, IRCs can be used too. IRC means International Replay Cupon. You can get them at local post office. Celebrity can then exchange an IRC for a stamps so they do not need to pay anything.
Hope I helped a bit,
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Have 2 more (stupid) quistions:

How many pictures must i send
when i ad a sae and irc's i always get my own pictures back?


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