Originally Posted by
Quilty-Louise
This is true, but for my OWN personal preference I like to send
ALL my FPC in the envelopes.
Reason is because from prior experience MANY of my past cards
got, damaged, dirty, etc... by the time they reached their destinations.
So all the work I put into them was wasted because of handling. Even
had a few that did machine embroidery designs and the stitches got
snagged which ended up destroying the embroidery design.
But like you said you don't HAVE to put them in envelopes unless there
is decorations that can/will be knocked off or damaged by the postal
machines.
Just chiming in with a different opinion I like the postcards however they appear the wear and tear of travel does not bother me. I belong to Postcrossing a postcard exchange site with people all over the world (purchased cards 99%of those in this swap prefer not to get homemade cards) anyway I love all the cards I receive but something about the well traveled ones just seems to tell that much more of the story. And I like having the postmark and stamp on the actual card.
However a card is sent to me I will be delighted to receive it.