How to Get Maxicards in the USA
Step 1: Pick Your Postcard and Stamp Choose a postcard from that matches an upcoming stamp. Look for a theme that fits well together.
Step 2: Check the Postal Bulletin Visit the USPS website and look up the Postal Bulletin. It lists new stamps and how to get special postmarks.
Step 3a: Get a First Day of Issue Postmark
- You have 120 days to obtain the first-day-of-issue postmarks by mail.
- First, stick the stamp on your postcard’s picture side. Choose a good spot, keeping in mind what the postmark will look like!
- Send the postcards, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage for them to send your cards back to you, to the address in the postal bulletin:
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FDOI - (Name of Stamp Here)
USPS Stamp Fulfillment Services
8300 NE Underground Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64144-9900 - It's polite to send a note to the postmaster requesting the postmark and thanking them for it.
Step 4: Receive and Share Your Maxicard Once your postcard comes back with the postmark, you’re all set! Share your maxicard with others or add it to your collection.
Maxicards are fun to make and share. They combine postcards, stamps, and a bit of postal art. Check out the designs at MNJohn.com to get started!
Hi! I sent 2 different sets of postcards to USPS about 10 days ago to get the FDOI postmarks put on them. How long does it typically take to get them back from USPS? This is my first time doing this so I was curious what to expect. This post was extremely helpful!🙂
Hey Mallory, to send the cards through the mail again, you’ll need a new, uncancelled stamp on the back!
I’m going to try this with the Protect the sea turtle stamps- when they are returned can I send the post card in the mail to others with the stamp on the front? Or do I need to put them in an envelope and send with additional postage?