Lack of Supplies
In over 40 years I never had this issue before. I have been ordering 3x5 Manilla stock cards for that long to store stamps as well as using them in the last 10 years to ship stamps. These cards fit nicely into a size 5 Glassine and then into a small white envelope for shipping. For the past month or so - I have not been able to get a hold of anymore of these cards. My normal suppliers have been out - so I placed an order last Friday with Subway - surely they would have them. Well just got a notice from them too - they are back ordered. No idea of how long they will not be available. I just did a search for them and every supplier shows them as out of stock. Does anyone have a good suggestion on a substitute way of sending out stamps that are purchased. This may be "my final nail in the coffin" for selling stamps. I like to keep the shipments in small envelopes and I am not sure of another way to do it that is not too costly.
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They will fit in a #5 glassine if you trim about a sixteenth of an inch off the side(s).
These are like standard 102 cards only they nominally measure a scant 3-1/2 by 5-7/8.
Pretty sure that they are cheaper than the manila cards. They are also great for blocks
Is it as stiff as a manila card - no. On the other hand I have been doing this since 1985 and have never had anyone say anything about any problems. Actually have some nice compliments - neat clean seamless package with no tape.
Subway sells these for around $82 per thousand it appears they are now on sale for $54 per thousand.
http://www.subwaystamp.com/1000-107A-CARDS/productinfo/ZGK107CA/
150 stamps will take 8 cards and become a parcel anyway - I use a photo mailer for anything over 4 cards which will not bend....
Are you aware they also make 5 x 8 manila stock cards? They do fit into a 6 x 9 inch envelope which can go as a first class letter depending on thickness and weight. They are going for about $45.00 per 250 shipped.
2 packs available. shipping pricey outside of Canada.