Unusual Postcard #3 ~ UPDATED

Could you, please, explain why so many swaps are U.S. only? And do not say this is because of the postage cost. Your country is the most wealthy of all! Thanks

Hi guiswapbot! Thank you for your comment! The United States may be a very wealthy country, but this does not neccessarily mean that all of its residents are wealthy. Overseas postage can add up very quickly ~ it costs 94 cents (the equivilant of 2.00357 Brazilian Real) whether it's a postcard or letter (it doesn't matter which). That's why I originally chose to make my "Unusual Postcard" swaps U.S. only.

If the general consensus is to make this an international swap, I will gladly do so, no problem...just let me know...I will edit it to make it international.

I will second that.I know alot of times it is easier just to do the .27 it cost within the US to mail a PC. I prefer the US Only but would probably do it either way because I LOVE the unusual postcards I have gotten in the 1st round!

I love sending internationally :D Just as much as I love receiving internationally! If you don't decide to switch it you could always add "Feel free to make an international version of this swap".

I got to thinking...or host a version of both?

Yea, all this US only stuff is so uncool. I bet you would get more "unusual" postcards if you included the rest of the planet.

Oh...I wish this is international :( I'm from Malaysia! Let me know if this turns out to be International or you set-up another for Int.

Wow- it only costs 27 cents to send a PC in the USA? Canada is 52 cents within our own borders. And it costs us .96 and $1.60 for USA and International sends. I love getting stamps and unique cards from overseas so thanks for making this international.

When you say artwork ~ Would you consider a Mary Englebreight (sp?) PC to be unusual???? They are hard to find but I have some and I find them unusual but unique and pretty also! Wanted others thoughts!

I guess when I say "unusual" I mean that it wouldn't be the usual touristy postcards from any particular country or area. You know...the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, Golden Gate Bridge, etc. It would have to be something harder to find & if it's a little weird, then all the better.

Hope this helps!

For unusual ones I go on cafepress.com and upload my own pics to make postcards.. that way I like them and know they are unique. Some of my recent ones are made with pics my mom or I took of sunsets and the beach.

I personally would love to get a Mary Englebreight post card. I love ME stuff and have quite a bit of it, but have never seen a post card.

I'm still unsure about the "unusual" aspect. Can it be a "touristy" postcard that I've decorated to look unusual - like a dinosaur coming out of a lake or something?

Hi AncientPlanter! I suppose it could be a "touristy" postcard, as long as it has been noticeably altered.

Can they be handmade??

Sure...why not?

Ancient Planter.. Personally, I would consider ANY dinosaur coming out of a lake to be .. unusual! Not something you see every day in your neighborhood! (hahaha...)