Scratch the Travel Itch With Postcard Swaps
The whys, hows, ins, and outs of a good swap!
Like many people, I’ve started to go a bit stir crazy during the restrictions of the pandemic. However, I’ve found the secret sauce; the way to give that itch to travel a good scratch from the comfort of your home…
It’s postcard swaps!
Postcard swapping is a great way to learn about other places, share your own experiences, create lasting friendships, and have fun. By the end of this article, you’ll be a postcard swap expert and can get started too!
Why Postcard Swap?
Why get started with postcard swapping as a hobby? Well, three solid reasons: it’s cheap, it’s fun, and it connects you with people around the globe.
It’s Relatively Cheap
Postcard swapping is as expensive as you make it. You can go super cheap and buy a package of postcards of your state or country. I’m from Florida, and I personally love the “Greetings from Florida” cards, which currently run on Amazon 20 for $8.98 (less than a dollar per card).
Of course, you can find really great postcard deals through other methods, like your local Facebook marketplace, eBay, or even in second-hand stores.
In addition to that, I like to decorate the backs of my postcard with washi tapes and stickers, but that’s a personal preference. Decorations are not required and the most important part is the message anyway!
The most expensive part of the hobby is the stamps.
For USA residents, if you do global exchanges, then you will need to play for global postage, which will cost you $1.20 per stamp.
However, if you’re exchanging with military bases around the world or people within the United States, you can use a postcard stamp, which runs at 36 cents a stamp right now.
It’s Super Fun
Postcard swapping is fun. When you agree to exchange postcards with someone else, not only do you get to send off a…
