How do I post something to the USA (from the UK)?

Question

I've never sent anything abroad before, so I'm a little clueless as how to do it. I get the feeling I can't just stick it in the post box... so do I need to take it to the post office? What about just a postcard? I don't send a lot of letters, I'm afraid!

Answer 1

Go to the post office.  They have letter scales on the counter.  Tell the person behind the counter that you want to send your letter to USA.  They will tell you to put your letter on the scales.  Then they will tell you the cost.  And give you the stamps to the value to put on your letter, along with an airmail sticker.  Then you post it..  

Answer 2

go to the post office they will tell you

Answer 3

It depends on what you're sending. As long as you have the address and the right amount of postage, you can drop it in a mailbox. The mail sorters will put it with the international mail. But do check the postage to make sure it's correct. I think when I sent a postcard from England to America, it cost about 50p.

Answer 4

Since this is your first time, I suggest you call or go to the post office rather than trying to go off what people here say.  Like someone mentioned going on line and paying for postage..  Well, if you dont know what to do in person, certainly not going to know what to do online.  And as you are nervous about it, I think best to just call/go and ask.

Answer 5

If it's a letter all you need to do is get a proper stamp from the post office and a proper letter(airmail) , They're about 2 quid alltogether for a letter. If it's a box, you best go to the post office and ask them. They'll be happy to help you.

Answer 6

Just go into a post office and say what you want to do!

it cost me about 40p to post a normal envelope a few years ago, has probably gone up by now

Answer 7

put everything you want to send in an envelope label it clearly and take it to the post office, they will weigh the envelope or jiffy bag (if you want to send more) and then tell you how much to pay - thats it babe.xx