Ever write to Mexico?

[Critters2]

I need to send a letter to Mexico. I checked the USPS website, and it says that a letter of this weight will cost $.69 to send international first class. What it doesn't say is whether I can just stick any stamps in that amount on it, or if I still need a special "International First Class" stamp.

Anyone know?

[DarkTirade]

1. All I know is that invariably whatever choice you make will be the wrong one.

Especially if you call the post office and ask someone there. :P

[Critters2]

2. It's true. Why am I even bothering to find out? nt

[malta blue]

3. You can just put the stamps on it - and put an extra one for

good measure...

:hi:

[Critters2]

6. Xipe Totec disagrees. Off to the PO with me!

First thing tomorrow morning! But thanks! :hi:

[Xipe Totec]

4. Don't use domestic stamps; use the International First Class stamps

regular domestic stamps will not work.

[Critters2]

5. Hmmm...Malta Blue says the opposite...

Looks like I'm going to the post office tomorrow. Thanks for your help, though! :hi:

[Xipe Totec]

7. All I know is what I have experienced

I've had these discussions with the post office, and this is what I was told:

The international stamps are designed for that specific purpose.

Domestic stamps are for domestic use.

There are multiple reasons why domestic stamps may not work:

Sometimes domestic stamps do not show the denomination.
Sometimes domestic stamps do not show the country of origin.
Sometimes domestic stamps have images that may be considered offensive in other countries.

At any rate, here is the link to the mailing restrictions to Mexico.

http://pe.usps.com/text/Imm/mo_012.htm#ep1249777

[Critters2]

8. Thanks. I looked at that page before posting.

I'm not arguing. And your info makes sense. Just noting a difference of opinion. I'll just go see the people who are supposed to know for sure. I really do appreciate your input.

[Xipe Totec]

10. OTOH, This link says any first class stamp is okay

The big problem is not going to be the regulations, but the clerk you end up dealing with at the post office. The nice thing about the international stamps is that they absolutely cannot argue with you about whether or not they are the right stamps.

http://www.usps.com/send/postagepermitimprintsandmeters/internationalstamps.htm

[greatauntoftriplets]

9. Just last Monday, I mailed holiday cards to friends in Europe and South America....

using adequate regular postage. Both cards have arrived safely.

[Critters2]

11. Good to know! Thanks!

This is just going to Matamoros, which is practically Texas. So it shouldn't be hard to get it there. Thanks!

[KG]

12. Ron Mexico?

Federal Pen
Atlanta, GA

[Critters2]

13. Yeah. You know him? nt

[KG]

14. um, kinda,

friend of a friend kinda thing....

[Critters2]

15. I used to date him.

Until he lost conjugal. Now, I just write.

[Generic Brad]

17. What's your Ron Mexico name?

http://ronmexico.kainalopallo.com/

Mine is Krister Malta.

[Critters2]

19. Tiffany New Mexico

At your service!! :hi:

[aint_no_life_nowhere]

16. I believe the Universal Postal Union provides that all countries must recognize each other's

domestic stamps. All members of the United Nations have automatic membership.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Postal_Union

[Rabrrrrrr]

18. You can use regular stamps for any foreign letters.

But, as others have said, the international stamps will alleviate the risk that some postal worker jackass in the other country won't take offense at a stamp or decide that they don't like it and just toss your letter in the trash.

[Critters2]

20. My fear is that there's a Matamoros in New Mexico,

and the postal morans won't realize it should leave the country.

[Rabrrrrrr]

21. As long as you put " - MEXICO - " at the bottom of the envelope, you'll be fine.

[Critters2]

22. We're talking about the USPS.

I think you're being unreasonably optimistic.