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Topic: US postage for astronaut autograph requests
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Lunar_module_5 unregistered
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posted 09-15-2006 05:40 AM
If I want to send an item for signing to a former astronaut in the United States from overseas and want to enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope for return... where do I get the postage stamps?Or is this done in another way? |
MarylandSpace Member Posts: 1336 From: Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 09-15-2006 10:11 AM
I often buy sheets of new stamps or loose new stamps on eBay at face or even below face value. |
Kirsten Member Posts: 536 From: Delft, Netherlands Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-15-2006 12:02 PM
When I sell spare items to someone in the US, I am sometimes having them paid in US stamps. |
Torsten Member Posts: 35 From: Oberhausen, Germany Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 02-16-2012 12:07 PM
How do you guys from Europe request autographs from the USA that need prepaid postage? I registered on usps.com and saw that: - printable postage is date sencitive
- Their shop doesn't ship to Europe.
I've send international reply coupons to John Glenn, but it seems that he's the only one accepting this?Editor's note: Threads merged. |
spaced out Member Posts: 3110 From: Paris, France Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 02-16-2012 12:43 PM
I have some spare US stamps I can sell you at cost. I've sent you an email. |
JasonB Member Posts: 1091 From: Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 02-16-2012 05:54 PM
I would assume that some cash that errs on the side of too much and a filled out customs form (if it's needed) would usually grease the wheels a little. It would at least show your honestly trying to get an autograph from them at a bare minimum of expense and trouble to them. I would think that the trouble of filling out a customs form would stop most people from replying to international requests. Seems to me it would be a pain. |
Grounded! Member Posts: 367 From: Bennington, Vermont, USA Registered: Feb 2011
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posted 02-16-2012 06:49 PM
I agree with Jason. Cash is king. If you can get American dollars to send (not a check) all the more better. Make sure you cover his/her postage costs and then some... If you have been in contact with the astronaut via e-mail, you might ask if they have a PayPal account. Compensating him/her in this way can make things easier for both of you. I don't know how your post office operates but here in America they are no help at all when it comes to these situations. Good luck! |
ilbasso Member Posts: 1522 From: Greensboro, NC USA Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 02-16-2012 10:34 PM
If you can afford it, you could print a FedEx or DHL prepaid shipping sticker to include with the return envelope. That way, you could also track the item when it is being returned to you. |
eurospace Member Posts: 2610 From: Brussels, Belgium Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 02-22-2012 03:32 PM
I don't really see where the difficulty is: I simply buy US stamps at face value.USPS has an agent for Europe based in Germany: Offizieller Philatelistischer Dienst der US-Postverwaltung in Europa Venusberg 32-34 73545 Lorch, Germany Tel. +49 (0)7172-8966 They bill you in Euro according to the current exchange rate. Handling fee 2,50 Euro. Orders under 50 Euro are charged with a "small orders fee" of 5 Euro. So it's wise to order for more than 50 Euro at a time.Easy, cost effective, pretty efficient, and they speak English, too. |
Torsten Member Posts: 35 From: Oberhausen, Germany Registered: Jan 2012
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posted 03-29-2012 11:42 AM
They also have a webpage. |
Tykeanaut Member Posts: 2212 From: Worcestershire, England, UK. Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 03-29-2012 01:57 PM
When I sent my books to John Glenn and Eugene Cernan for signing I enclosed a $20 dollar bill in each for return postage. |
COR482932 Member Posts: 212 From: Cork, Ireland Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 03-30-2012 03:41 PM
I'm from Ireland, and I am wondering would anyone be able to sell me U.S. stamps? This is because IRCs are not available in Ireland, and the minimum amount of dollars you can get in Ireland is $20. If anyone could give me an offer it would be greatly appreciated, and don't hesitate to send me an email. |