stupid question of the day re: black bars on envelopes.

snow patrol · 28 Apr 2006 at 18:02

Hi all, when you get those two black bars in the top right corner of an envelope, does that indicate free post, or is that where you stick the stamp? Sending back my tax return and wondering if i actually need a stamp on it

Thanks and sorry for the dumbness.

JimmyEatWorms · 28 Apr 2006 at 18:04

snow patrol said:
Hi all, when you get those two black bars in the top right corner of an envelope, does that indicate free post, or is that where you stick the stamp? Sending back my tax return and wondering if i actually need a stamp on it

Thanks and sorry for the dumbness.

If it has a 1 or 2 in it it is prepaid (freepost). If it doesn't then you probably need a stamp. Or just draw a wee picture of the queen.

Gilly · 28 Apr 2006 at 18:06

The pre-printed envelope would usually tell you (first line of address being FREEPOST for example) but if it doesn't you'd usually find that it is mentioned in the letter you got with the envelope.

snow patrol · 28 Apr 2006 at 18:06

JimmyEatWorms said:
If it has a 1 or 2 in it it is prepaid (freepost). If it doesn't then you probably need a stamp. Or just draw a wee picture of the queen.

heheh

it has a 2 next to it, so i'm assuming that means free second class postage?

snow patrol · 28 Apr 2006 at 18:08

Gilly said:
The pre-printed envelope would usually tell you (first line of address being FREEPOST for example) but if it doesn't you'd usually find that it is mentioned in the letter you got with the envelope.

yeah, that's why i wasn't sure really. Can't find any mention of it in the pack.

JimmyEatWorms · 28 Apr 2006 at 18:11

Yep. 2nd calss prepaid envelope.

I'd draw the picture to be on the safe side anyway.

Amp34 · 28 Apr 2006 at 20:33

JimmyEatWorms said:
Yep. 2nd calss prepaid envelope.

I'd draw the picture to be on the safe side anyway.

I was going to say that, maybe the peron opening the envelope will see the funny side