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How big can a postcard be to use a postcard stamp?

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Answer:

Postcards - $0.28
Size limits:

Minimum: 3-1/2 inches high by 5 inches long by 0.007 inch thick
Maximum: 6 inches long by 4-1/4 inches high
Additional postage required for larger postcards

Postcards that are over 4-1/4 inches high X 6 inches long X 0.016 inch thick are considered oversized. They will be charged as a letter or large envelope depending on the size.

This was copied directly from the USPS web site:

http://www.usps.com/prices/first-class-mail-prices.htm

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