I put this under technique for any agents/editors/publishers who are reading.

I'm afraid the only way to use an International Reply coupon is to go down the post office, queue up, and exchange it for the correct postage.

You do not stick it on the envelope as it is. When you do this, the sender has to go down the post office twice and pay twice (to be rejected). While I personally don't have a mobility problem, I can think of better ways to spend my time.

Thank you for reading and a minimum of repect makes the world go round/a happier place etc

Elspeth

ok I'm confused - I know what IRCS are Elspeth - but it's the agent etc reference - what's been going on?

I never use them - I get friends in America to send me stamps. Cornish Post offices look at me blankly when I mention IRCS...

J, I use them to send to GB, but I got something back with it used incorrectly (ie stuck on the envelope). I'm sure most agents etc know how to use them - some ask for them in their guidelines. I suspect this magazine employee did too and was just feeling a little lazy, hence my rant!

Elspeth

oh I forgot you weren't in the UK. let's be frank most agents/editors etc don't give a tosh about us great unwashed. so sending stuff back in a correct way on time is hardly topmost of their prorities.

wouldn't it be easier for you to get lots of UK stamps? (sorry if I am being dense)

I suppose so Jai, it's just complicated with the different weights - I'll have to study up on it next time I'm back.
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Elspeth - you have got to turn this into a story!

Dee
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Dee, I'm working on a story about mutual misunderstandings - I'll use the feelings in that one!

Elspeth

That's funny. I just bought 10 IRCs a few days ago. I hope I have better luck with them than you have, Elspeth!