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How to Mail Swap Stuff?

26 years ago

This swap is the first I've participated in, so I have a question about mailing. How do you guys mail out the 12x12 paper? Do you have envelopes big enough? Do you send it in a postal tube? If so, does the recipient mind getting rolled up paper? Please give me some hints, as our mail-out date approaches! :)

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Carla
26 years ago
You can get padded mailers that are something like 13x15 I think. It doesn't matter if there is extra room in there. I have used padded mailers to mail 12x12 paper. Works fine. The mailer and 15 or so sheets of paper costs about $3.50 to mail.
Lisa
26 years ago
Kelly,

I was going to use a padded envelope and then just cut 2 pieces of cardboard to put inside as well so that nothing gets bent.
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