Dear photographers,
this is the announcement for the next round of blind print exchange (BPX). We have the 39th round now.
If you are new to BPX: Please read the sticky FAQ before you subscribe. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to mail(PM) me.
If you want to sign up, PM me your full real name and your complete mailing address, including the country. Please use the subject: BPX39 signup. I still have the addresses of BPX38: If you gave an address last round you may subscribe simply by answering here.
We're on a five month cycle. That means:
Signup: March 2022
Print and Send: April and May 2022
Rest and Relaxation: June and July 2022
If you run late, we don't care, no need for apologies. Just let me know.
Please remember, if you have not fulfilled your obligations for one of the previous BPX exchanges, try to do so before signing up.
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Starting in 2021 we had problems with small parcels to destinations outside US. It may be that import duty/tax is added on gifts. So I recommend sending only letters or Large Envelopes (Flats) to destinations outside US.
I tried to understand what USPS bills. It seems that the maximum for a normal letter 11-1/2 inches x 6-1/8 inches x 1/4 inch thick. In "continental" measures: 29 cm x 15.5 cm x 0.6 cm. You may send a decent photograph with that.
Beside this, there are Large Envelopes (Flats), which may have 15 inches x 12 inches x 3/4 of an inch. That means 38 cm x 30 cm x 1.9 cm. Quit large.
USPS says: Pieces that are rigid, nonrectangular, or not uniformly thick pay package prices. That means you must not use heavy cardboard for protecting the prints, and the prints must not be mounted. I recommend using the thin cardboard from ordinary folders (loose leave binders). They are flexible as USPS requires for letters.
For short: I recommend sending letter and use a print size what fits.
I found my information mostly here: https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notice123.htm#_c341 .
this is the announcement for the next round of blind print exchange (BPX). We have the 39th round now.
If you are new to BPX: Please read the sticky FAQ before you subscribe. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to mail(PM) me.
If you want to sign up, PM me your full real name and your complete mailing address, including the country. Please use the subject: BPX39 signup. I still have the addresses of BPX38: If you gave an address last round you may subscribe simply by answering here.
We're on a five month cycle. That means:
Signup: March 2022
Print and Send: April and May 2022
Rest and Relaxation: June and July 2022
If you run late, we don't care, no need for apologies. Just let me know.
Please remember, if you have not fulfilled your obligations for one of the previous BPX exchanges, try to do so before signing up.
~
Starting in 2021 we had problems with small parcels to destinations outside US. It may be that import duty/tax is added on gifts. So I recommend sending only letters or Large Envelopes (Flats) to destinations outside US.
I tried to understand what USPS bills. It seems that the maximum for a normal letter 11-1/2 inches x 6-1/8 inches x 1/4 inch thick. In "continental" measures: 29 cm x 15.5 cm x 0.6 cm. You may send a decent photograph with that.
Beside this, there are Large Envelopes (Flats), which may have 15 inches x 12 inches x 3/4 of an inch. That means 38 cm x 30 cm x 1.9 cm. Quit large.
USPS says: Pieces that are rigid, nonrectangular, or not uniformly thick pay package prices. That means you must not use heavy cardboard for protecting the prints, and the prints must not be mounted. I recommend using the thin cardboard from ordinary folders (loose leave binders). They are flexible as USPS requires for letters.
For short: I recommend sending letter and use a print size what fits.
I found my information mostly here: https://pe.usps.com/text/dmm300/Notice123.htm#_c341 .
