How many envelopes?

[sldorange91]

Hello! My name is Cody, and I'm so excited to begin collecting!

I bought 25 9x12 Manila self-adhesive envelopes. But I know you need to include a SASE, so do I need to put a smaller manila envelope inside for my SASE?

Thanks, and also, feel free to let me know of any tips on what to include in the envelope.

-Cody

[matze16]

Hello! Yes, you will need two envelopes per request.
Your first envelope contains
- your letter of request
- possibly photos to sign
- possibly IRCs for postage
- your second envelope that will send back to you with the autograph.

Here you will find further information:
viewtopic.php?f=117&t=14169 (SASE, IRC, etc.)
viewtopic.php?f=117&t=5719 (some general tips)

Good luck collecting! {thumb2}

Many regards,
matze16
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[NickButler]

Buy 20 10x15 envelopes, it's the next size up and the 9x12 fit perfect. I don't think they sell a pack of 25, but I could be wrong.

[annie985]

I have a 9X12 prestuffed with cardboard (a file folder cut in half so that the SASE won't bend on the way back to me) and put it in a 10X15. It's the easiest I've found to do SASE's. I used to use 9X12's and fold another 9X12 in half but this way is so much easier.

[BossC]

I would use the 9X12s for the SASE.

Do you mind bending your SASE? I bend my 9X12 SASE to fit in a 6X9 envelope. That saves me on postage in case I don't get a response.

If you don't want to bend the envelope, NickButler had a good suggestion: buy envelopes a bit bigger and the 9X12s will just slide in.

As for tips, check out the links matze16 provided. They will give you some good advice.

Hope this helps. {thumb2}

BossC