Nosotros often get asked if you can send wax seals through the post. The answer is Yeah!

All our seals are made of flexible wax but we strongly recommend a few things if you are considering sending your seals through the postal service. We'd similar to share a few things nosotros've learned along the way that can help prevent a mail disaster from occurring. While no one tin prevent things from happening to your mail one time it leaves your easily, these tips will aid ensure your envelope arrives as safely every bit possible.

  • Use an outer envelope.In the flick below, the larger envelope is used for postage stamp and information technology protects the smaller envelope (with the seal) that is placed inside of it. For very thick seals, like the i shown below, this is a must. The outer envelope as well creates a wonderful opportunity to coordinate the colors and blueprint of your wax seal with the postage stamp.

  • Request Mitt Canceling. At that place is e'er the potential that seals may become damaged if they are run through a mechanical post part sorting car so it is all-time to ask your local mail service office to "hand cancel" your letters. When the USPS processes your mail service, a mark is placed on the postage that defaces the postage stamp then it cannot be reused. Hand canceling is an alternative to machine canceling since the cancellation is manually applied by a postal employee rather than a auto. The mail office charges actress to hand cancel an envelope, but information technology is worth the nominal toll to ensure that your seal arrives with minimal to no impairment. The current cost for mitt canceling is an extra 21¢ for a standard envelope, although this is not uniformly enforced. We were charged an extra fifteen¢ for the alphabetic character pictured above but accept heard stories of postal employees processing a couple of letters for free. Exist sure to cheque the requirements with your local post office.

We've sent letters through the mail without following these tips and plant it to be a hit and miss. Some seals arrived perfectly intact with no harm while others were slightly warped. It is best to consider these options to help ensure your mail service arrives as safely as possible. This is particularly important if you're dealing with special pieces of mail similar wedding invitations. It'due south much ameliorate than simply going on a hope and a wish that your wax seals state in the recipient'south mailbox without damage.

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