I usually go for 8 x10 0r 9.5 x12 inch -empty paper boxes are very useful for larger prints and it's a good way of recycling them.I don't know if there is a recommended maximum size of print for this exchange, but I have seen comments before about too larger prints being sent / received.
I love to see and do larger prints, but personally, I can't fit much more than a 10" x 8" in the album that I bought to put all of the prints received in, which with a small exception, have all been 10" x 8" 's along with just a couple of 16" x 12" 's which can't be put in the album because of the larger size.
Also, I have found there is a much bigger chance of prints getting bent on route or being folded to put through a letter box = even if it says 'Please do no bend' on the envelope!
Terry S
PS I've been trying to find a copy of the print exchange rules, without any luck. So, does anyone know where they are and can supply a link? This is not just to answer the above thought about size, but just to refresh mine (and others) memory of what they are and what we can and can not send.
PS PS... Well, I've just manged to find the rules dated 2015, so I presume they are the same as now? :
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/introduction-to-the-blind-print-exchange.130374/
But answering my question, to quote, 'Generally, a decent 8x10 or larger is the norm. Send whatever you feel like printing to get your vision across. If your neg looks best as a 4x4 inch square print or as a 24x36 inch print, just do it and have fun.'
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