a normal letter costs 97p from the UK to Columbia
That would depend entirely on WHICH country you wnat to send a letter to .... you can learn more at the Related Linkbelow.
First Class US Postal Service cost for a 4 ounce envelope to Canada would be $1.81. You can read more details at the Related Link below ...
Just write on the envelope "not at this address, return to sender" and throw it back in a post box, then it will be returned to whomever sent it.
It will take anywhere from three to 10 days.
It depends on the weight as it would be processed as "Flat Mail".
Visit the Related Link for a chart of the price by oz. from the USPS.
Special meaning what? Masking tape, duct tape and gaffer tape are all sometimes used, and these are often found in most other places.
USPS prefers packing tape or strapping tape reinforced with fibers.. If you are not sure what to use,buy what they sell at thepost office. There are some types of tape they will reject.
Postcards come in many sizes, depending on the country and the design. However, most postcards are 5"x7". However, postcards can be as small as 4"x6", or as large ad 6"x11", and still be considered "standard". Novelty postcards can be made in any size and shape.
Domestic postage for a standard letter is now .57 each, .60 with tax.
These stamps do not have the rate on them, and never expire. This change was done as of Jan 11, 2010.
I checked on the USPS.com web site.... U.S. Postal Service... Regular stamps are .42 each. I checked on the USPS.com web site.... U.S. Postal Service... Regular stamps are .42 each.
Five days is a long time. The longer you leave it, the harder it will be to re-establish contact. Get in touch, but be prepared for a rebuff. Then it will be up to him to make the next move.
here is a link that contains a list of what holidays are observed by UPS (meaning they don't work those days) and a list of what holidays are recognized but not observer (meaning they work those days) http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/ship/imp_exp/operation.html?srch_pos=2&srch_phr=2009+holiday+schedule
You write the address on the front of the envelope, in the order name - street and number - town/city - postcode - country, on different lines. You post it to wherever you want it to go; do this by addressing it then placing in a post collection box.