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Reply to: #148035 by Team MTpt101
Oct 31, 2007 1:02pm
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Quote I actually got a really cool Yoda starwars stamp on a package the other day. And was able to clean it off in one piece:)


If there are cool stamps on the package, I'll carefully peel them off and save them for littlmoon's kids, who collect stamps. :)

-gollygee
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Reply to: #147772 by Astrii
Oct 31, 2007 1:13pm
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I try to clean up the envelopes, too. Not just so their clean and less cluttered -- mostly because I'm afraid I'll mail one back to myself. I've seen the posts where others have said they've done that and that just sounds SO like me!
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Reply to: #148044 by Pasta Mom
Oct 31, 2007 1:16pm
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I always clean off the envelopes and always try and repair them if needed. I think it just looks better than all the extra tape , in layers and labels stuck on. Not everything is removeable but I get what I can within reason. Meaning I don't stand there and try to get every piece. I also collect stamps and it is fun to recieve postals where they can be saved. So many people though, incuding myself usually get the automated labels. Easier, but not so much fun. :o)

Cannonball
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Reply to: #148039 by gollygee
Oct 31, 2007 1:26pm
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who collect stamps. :)


I collect stamps too! If there's a postal headed my way save the stamps please! I'd love to peel them off and save them.

Claudia
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Reply to: #148031 by dolphinwanderer
Oct 31, 2007 2:37pm
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Girl...I am anal...I will sit there until my fingernails hurt trying to remove stamps and old lables!! I can't stand a mess, so I do my best to clean up the envelope.
What can I say...
Turtlelove
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Reply to: #148030 by Snail Mail
Oct 31, 2007 3:27pm
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You should not put tape over the postage, especially stamps,


Stamps, I agree. Paypal labels, not an issue - tape everywhere EXCEPT the DC bar code.

TG
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Reply to: #148039 by gollygee
Nov 1, 2007 5:12am
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OK, so I'm feeling really guilty right now. Go ahead and send over the "bad letterboxer of the day" award to me. I started off peeling everything off and lately, I've been so overwhelmed with work and PLBs until I haven't done anything but maybe pull the old lable off. I do pull off stamps because I keep them alos. I'll have to send the extras to littlmoons kids if they want them. That'd be a great way to get rid of duplicates. I will do better with any that i receive from here on out. Sorry everybody!! :( No halloween candy for me today as punishment!!!

Dawn
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Reply to: #148213 by the Dawg Pound
Nov 1, 2007 5:24am
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After you get it, send it on to me. I'm guilty too. I just don't want to ruin the envelope by picking and pulling, but I could try a little harder (and will from now on). :o)

~ 3BG
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Reply to: #148218 by peaceful Warrior
Nov 1, 2007 5:54am
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It makes it easier to remove things when people cover the envelopes with a layer of tape before sending it out - then the stamps and labels tend to come off easier - at least in my experience.


DW
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Reply to: #148036 by Snail Mail
Nov 2, 2007 5:31am
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I do, it's somewhat of a compulsion of mine ;)

oh my goodness, you must be my twin. I make sure that everything is off and the package looks neat before I get it to the PO! All that excess tape must make it heavier, right?
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