That’s what I used to think, too! 😜 But it seems that many of the LTC envelopes I receive these days have uncanceled postage. I’m not sure why.

If it's not postmarked, I will definitely reuse it!

I'll reuse them, too!

New LTC tracker: due by October 1, 2025

https://www.atlasquest.com/showinfo.php?trackerId=12010

I reuse them too - I’d say I’m one of the few people these days who go into the physical post office 1-2 times a month and spend $80-100 on postage stamps even in the months I know they’re going to raise the price twice (I have a business account and get updates on the scheduled postal rate increases every quarter). If I get one uncancelled stamp out of all the postage I go through, I’m not going to put it in an album and save it! What’s the point of that? And it’s so rare, I hardly worry about it. Maybe one time since I started doing LTCs?

We do it occasionally. It’s not something we really celebrate nor ignore. We have a TERRIBLE local PO, so much so that we usually drive one town over when we need their services. I figure we’ve been overcharged more than we take from re-using.


Oh, I do! How else to know if they are ripe? 😉
Related…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Unmc78XQoP4

🎨 LTC Postal Chain – August 2025: “All About That Mail”
Tracker #12108
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This postal swap is a celebration of the charm and creativity found in snail mail and letterboxing! Participants will craft a single LTC card inspired by the world of mail — think stamps, envelopes, postmarks, mail carriers, mailboxes, and all the little joys of sending and receiving something tangible. It’s a tribute to the tradition of postal letterboxes and the artistic expression of LTCs, all wrapped into one fun, traveling adventure!

I used to do LTCs often too. I ready to get back into it! I’m looking for a swap to join.

📚 Back-to-School LTC Swap – August 2025
Hosted by: SolaraEleani (Natalie Olson) Tracker #12133

As students prepare for a new school year, let’s mark the season with creativity and care. This swap is all about the excitement of returning to the classroom—whether it’s your first day or your fiftieth year of learning.

🎨 Theme:
Back to School – Designs can include books, supplies, chalkboards, apples, classrooms, or anything that captures the spirit of learning.

📬 How it works:
– Create 5 identical LTCs based on the theme
– Include a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) so you can receive 5 different cards from other participants
– 📦 Important: Be sure to register your card on Atlas Quest (as a traditional LTC listing) so that other swappers can log it when received!

📅 Sign-up Deadline: August 17, 2025
📮 Send-by Date: August 24, 2025

Let’s welcome fall with a mailbox full of creativity—one card at a time. 🍎📖✏️

As a mail courier, I thank you. It's a hard job that a lot of people underestimate. It's probably one of the busiest physically and mentally that I've ever worked. So, thank you ♡ We'd like to join ☆

I host monthly

If you enjoy making Shrinky Dinks, you may want to join this LTC tracker! Due date is January 31.

Sounds like a fun one! Have a great time!

Since 2010, I’ve hosted 91 LTC swaps. During that time, I’ve asked only two people not to sign up for my swaps, and that was because they had been unreliable participants on multiple occasions. I don’t do this because I dislike a person but because it’s not fair to the other participants if the deadline gets extended or if a spot gets taken by someone who never delivers their cards.

Love to join, but have no material... or oven. Sad day. Lol

Looking for a fun tracker to join? Check out the Roosters Tracker. Newbies welcome. :)
Tracker #12265
Mumble

I’ve posted this on another board so I apologize if you’ve seen this already. I have lots of older LTCs (some probably around 15 years old) that were passed on to me by another boxer. It must not have been common for the AQ number to be included on the back when these were made. So, fair warning that most do not have the AQ number on the back. Many can be looked up by tracker or trail name. Would anyone want me to send them some? If so, please send me a message instead of posting to this message. That way I don’t worry that I miss someone’s message.

Could you also tell me. I have the same question

Sometimes people just ask to trade LTCs. There are some other great suggestions in this thread, or on your “My Page” look for “Add Widgets” and there is a section there called “Tracker Quick Links” and you can look for listings of LTC trackers that are available. Hope that helps.

I'm always willing to do a trade with anyone who wants to and if you keep a list go ahead and put me on it. When you have a card ready to go, just let me know and I'll trade with you .
I always make extra cards when I join a tracker just in case I mess up -- which happens a lot. Each month I send 5 to Marjorie's LTC Exchange. I also have a zippered 3-ring binder with all my remaining extra cards and I bring it to all events I attend. I invite everyone to check them out and to take as many of them that they may want. This introduces another aspect of letterboxing that many know nothing or little about. So if we're ever at the same event and you have any interest, be sure to ask me to see them.

I’m happy to trade cards with anyone. I always make a lot of extras for trading.

Just ask!

How do I get involved with the monthly LTC exchange? I couldn't find the thread.

This was very helpful. I just purchased the premium membership so I could get the widget. Thanks again.

You will need to go to the "Trackers" page. You can find that under "My Page". Then there's a link to Available LTC. Find one that interests you and join! Make sure to read all the rules with any tracker and ask the host questions. Each host can have vastly different rules or requirements.

Found it! Thanks again for all your help!

Echoing what Linden Leaf says, especially the "ask the host questions" part.

Yes, I don't make cards, but I appreciate it when I receive them.

The first cards I received as a thank you for doing a favor was from Mama Wolf.
I wasn't expecting them. It was a nice surprise.

There are others here that have gifted cards to me, just because they could.
"Happy mail" is an excellent way to describe it.

Sorry I didn't respond sooner--but I've been carving all day. Glad that Linden Leaf did respond and gave you the needed information. Hope to see you in some LTC trackers soon.

Create an LTC tracker LTC as a “singleton” for swap. A singleton is a single card swap available for distribution.