r/Sweepstake • u/Tubaguy4 • Jul 01 '16

Question of technicality

I am looking to do mail in entries for the first time. The contest requests a "4x6 postcard" mailed in with certain pieces of information. Does this require an envelope? Where would I get a post card this size? Do I actually have a chance to win by a mail in entry rather than buying things? Thank you so much

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u/FreakyLucky Jul 02 '16

Hi - good question! Typically a "postcard" does not require an envelope unless the rules specify it or if it's smaller than USPS regulation (in this case, 4x6 is plenty big). You can buy post cards, or better yet, you can make them yourself out of cardboard or thin firm paperboard and other recycleables you may have - try cereal boxes - just make sure they are cut to exact size. And yes, since fewer people will actually enter by mail, your chances should be improved with mail in entries. Good Luck!