Comments on: Mailer’s Postmark Permit #1

By: David LBurk

David LBurk — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Ive heard many bad stories of people trying to get their MPP. I had one from Kalamazoo, MI way back in the late 60′s. But when I moved to Delton, MI and retired I decided to get one from Delton. I had the form all filled and took it in to the Postmaster. The Postmaster told me that he didn’t think he had any of these permits issued before. He ask me what number I wood Like. I told him #1 would be ok. Of course this was a small post office. I walled out of the post office 15 minutes later with my signed MPP in hand. David

By: Mysterious Postcard Collector

Mysterious Postcard Collector — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:38:43 +0000

I completely agree with you on the terrible postmark that the post office uses (canada too!)

If I have outgoing postcards, I take them to the post office and have them round stamp them so that the recipient has a chance to see where it came from!

By: Donovan

Donovan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:35:22 +0000

I keep trying to work up the nerve to talk to my postmaster about this. Good job!

By: Mike VanderZee

Mike VanderZee — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:55:06 +0000

Chris, I love “Mailer’s Postmarks”! Could I send you some stamped postcards in an envelope to send back to me with your postmark? I’d very greatly appreciate it.

By: Talisheek

Talisheek — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:16:47 +0000

It took me many years to get mine. I even needed to send a letter to the postmaster general, but they finally realized I was allowed to have one.

Using them even makes paying bills kind of fun.

We need to get lots more of them in use.

By: Another County

Another County — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:48:12 +0000

Very cool. I want one!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:17:31 +0000

This is soooo cool! I just found a link to your site and found out about this. Too bad I missed the first day of use postmark. I collect unusual postmarks. I totally understand what you mean about the current cancellations – boring, no personality. I’m going to have to check into a postmark permit for myself. Thanks for the idea!

By: Thea

Thea — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:48:59 +0000

Hi Chris,
I received your postcard with the mailer’s postmark – first day of use. Fantastic. I love it.
‘Allez Escargot’!
Thea

By: Chris Overstreet

Chris Overstreet — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:37:10 +0000

The first day of use was on 9 February; all cards have been sent.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:19:38 +0000

Hi Chris,

Your postcard with the special first-day cancellation arrived today. Too cool! I absolutely love it.

Thanks!

Christine

By: Patty Davidson

Patty Davidson — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:07:30 +0000

Count me in. I must have a first day of use postmark as well. And, as everyone else has already said, “This is way cool!”

By: Shaunna

Shaunna — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:17:37 +0000

I have linked your blog in mine: http://shaunnaf.blogspot.com/2010/02/postcard-links.html
Have a great day!

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:57:21 +0000

Mailer’s Postmark Permits *are* a lot of fun!
This is a great place to learn how to do it… and anyone can get one quite easily.
http://www.mppclub.org/HowToObtain.htm
(From my experience and what I’ve heard from others, the smaller the size of the post office, the less hassle-some a task it is!!) :-)

By: Postmuse

Postmuse — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:24:20 +0000

I would love a to have your special mailing, too. And one of these days I am going to figure out how to get my own cancellation.

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:14:33 +0000

This is so cool. Now, of course, I want one too!

By: Roberta

Roberta — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:08:21 +0000

” I am sure they were happy to see the back of me.” Laugh out loud funny.

By: Missive Maven

Missive Maven — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:53:55 +0000

I cannot BELIEVE how incredibly, amazingly cool this is. WOW. I am in awe. Of COURSE I want one of the special postcards with your own personal hand-cancel!!

I need to know a little more on the insider story of how you managed this. Amazing.

“Besides the fun of taking on a government which is ignorant of its own rules…” *chuckle*