/r/PostCardExchange
Exchange, request, or offer postcards!
Welcome, please read the following instructions on exchanges
Let's trade postcards! You have the option to exchange, request or offer a postcard.
Please keep in mind that each person is spending time and money, so make sure you reciprocate.
Mail your postcards within 3 days, or set a time-frame and honor that time.
Be descriptive in your posts. Here are some samples and the obligation rules for each type of exchange.
[Exchange] 5 from Washington DC.
Both parties are obligated to send a postcard. That means the poster is sending out 5 cards and each recipient is to send the poster one card.
[Offer Only] 1 from Oregon.
Sending out a postcard with no expectation of receiving anything.
[Request Exchange] Looking for a card from Japan.
Both parties are obligated to send a postcard.
[Request Only] Looking for funny postcards.
Request postcards without the obligation to return a postcard.
You could make [Thank You] post if you want, but there's a weekly thread for that.
Communication is key to a successful exchange.
Please edit your posts in the following manner to ensure good communication. Use reddit names only.
The poster should honor the comments as received when sending out several postcards.
Sample for posting:
[Exchange] 2 from Hawaii
Edit: Closed, Open or have one left.
Edit: 1. name sent, rec'd date or (never rec'd been 1 month)
Edit: 2. name date sent, rec'd date
Sample for replies:
Pm'ing would love a postcard.
Edit: 1. date, Thanks got your card
Edit: 2. sent yours date
If you find that these rules are not being honored please contact the mod.
More Helpful Info
International Addresses Format
When sending postcards, please include your Username.
Date your postcards, collectors love dates.
Be kind in your remarks on the back. Make it sfw.
Only give your private information in a Pm, don't make it public.
Offering NSFW cards are fine - as long as you marked NSFW tag on your post.
Related subreddits
/r/PostCardExchange
I’ve never been part of a post card exchange but I collect postcard whenever I travel (mostly in the US) I would love to send some and in return build my collection! Anyone interested? I’m originally from the states but have lived in Wales a little over a year so I can definitely find cool and unique Welsh ones!
Hello everyone! does anyone maybe have interest in meetup cards? I found some cards from last year meetup from Innsbruck with some stamps from the postcrosser who joined that event. if anyone interested, I am happy to send them. otherwise, I wish you a good night!
Hey all, so my sister birthday is coming up and she really likes Hatsune Miku and Sanrio. I would really like to get some postcards with these and i can swap from here with you.
Me and my 4 year old niece started collecting postcards so she could experience receiving things in the mail and she absolutely loves it so for my birthday I thought I would reach out and ask to see if anyone would like to help us out!
I am working on a few collections at the moment if you’d like to help contribute(any and all postcards sent will be greatly appreciated)! I am working on getting
I’m so thankful for any and all postcard sent my way! Thank you in advance!
Hi everyone!
I’m a big fan of collecting vintage postcards and am always looking to expand my collection. I’ve tried a few sites, but I feel like there are so many hidden gems out there that I’m missing.
Do you have any favorite online stores or websites where you buy vintage postcards? I’d love to hear about any recommendations.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions! Looking forward to discovering some new sources.
I WANT TO MAKE BIG POSTCARD COLLECTION
I’ve been collecting postcards for so long I need to send some out!! Pm me if you would like one :D open to exchanges too if you would like to send something
As the title says, is it possible to send a double-page card, rather than a regular postcard, overseas via USPS?
Hello! I'm traveling to Portugal at the beginning of December and want to send a postcard to my friend in Germany. How long do you think it would take for the postcard to arrive? Does anyone have experience with these two countries?
Hello, first time on this sub.
Anyone want to send me a birthday card? My birthday is this month.
Thank you!
I’ve sent and received many post cards within the states but just recently sent one to Paris from NYC. Anyone know roughly how long it’ll take to get there?
Hi there! I’m looking to swap some postcards! I just placed an order for Canada and BC MOTW cards that will be arriving in a week or so. As well as Canada COTW series.
I have a bunch of loupaper and other postcards available too at this link: https://eu.zonerama.com/notyourusualpenpal/1423362?count=26
My wishlist:
Looking forward to swapping!!
Hello there ! I'm Candice from Taiwan.
Every year I'll make a postcard and exchange with my friends , if you want a card or want to exchange , welcome to fill the google form !
Fulfilled, thanks everyone!
I have some envelopes with a few postcards each in them. If you would like one, please fill out the Google form below. I don't remember what designs are on the cards so it will be a fun surprise for you (I hope).
This will be first come first serve and I will close the form once all my postcards are gone.
u/purplemercury13 the wonderful postcard of the colorado state flower, columbines! wonderful artwork
u/_cass_e wonderful postcard of a grammatically correct owl, gave me a good smile
thank you both!
Hey friends, So I check the freebies websites sometimes for stickers and other goodies and there's an online card company that you can go on their page and pick a card out, personalize it, and then either get it sent to your home or sent to a friends. Anyways, I did it tonight and the code worked and gave me confirmation my card is going to my dads house. So figured I'd just share. Website is: MOONPIG.COM You have to put a coupon code in, its: BRITCOFREE and once you put the address in it will say it costs for stampage but if you just click to order, it shows up $.0.0 and you don't put cc info in. Sorry this is long had to explain best I could
I've never received a postcard in my life, so I decided to start collecting and exchanging them with others. I have several postcards available:
I'd love to send a postcard to anyone interested, and I'm especially excited about the possibility of exchanging postcards. If you'd like to receive one or swap postcards with me, please let me know!
Please look at this album and see if you are interested in any of these halloween cards and I will be putting more halloween postcards in this album.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/191564204@N06/albums/72177720312721948/
Hello everyone! If you'd like a postcard, please fill out this Google Form I made! :) I would love to exchange too if you are willing.