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title: "What paper weight and finish do you recommend for postcards that will be mailed through USPS?"
description: "For postcards that travel through USPS, use a sturdy cover stock so the card survives sorting and handling. A common, reliable choice is 14pt gloss cover."
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# What paper weight and finish do you recommend for postcards that will be mailed through USPS?

For postcards that travel through USPS, use a sturdy cover stock so the card survives sorting and handling. A common, reliable choice is 14pt gloss cover.

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