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Lunar_module_5
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posted 09-15-2006 05:40 AM           Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 09-15-2006 10:11 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MarylandSpace   Click Here to Email MarylandSpace     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I often buy sheets of new stamps or loose new stamps on eBay at face or even below face value.

Kirsten
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posted 09-15-2006 12:02 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Kirsten   Click Here to Email Kirsten     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
When I sell spare items to someone in the US, I am sometimes having them paid in US stamps.

Torsten
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posted 02-16-2012 12:07 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Torsten   Click Here to Email Torsten     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
How do you guys from Europe request autographs from the USA that need prepaid postage? I registered on usps.com and saw that:
  1. printable postage is date sencitive
  2. 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?

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spaced out
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posted 02-16-2012 12:43 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for spaced out   Click Here to Email spaced out     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I have some spare US stamps I can sell you at cost. I've sent you an email.

JasonB
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posted 02-16-2012 05:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for JasonB   Click Here to Email JasonB     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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!
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posted 02-16-2012 06:49 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Grounded!   Click Here to Email Grounded!     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 02-16-2012 10:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for ilbasso   Click Here to Email ilbasso     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 02-22-2012 03:32 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for eurospace   Click Here to Email eurospace     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 03-29-2012 11:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Torsten   Click Here to Email Torsten     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
They also have a webpage.

Tykeanaut
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posted 03-29-2012 01:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Tykeanaut   Click Here to Email Tykeanaut     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 03-30-2012 03:41 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for COR482932   Click Here to Email COR482932     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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.

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