Q: Barcodes on envelopes?

A quick question: doesn't the postal system make you cover up all barcodes that don't have to do with the actual shipping (like tracking) to be acceptable?

I read on the USPS site that you must cover up old barcodes when you use your own boxes (I guess so you don't confuse the machines) so I assume this is also the case with envelopes.

Has anyone had a problem sending barcode art on the outside of the envelope?

Tags: barcodes, question, regulations, rules, usps

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Permalink Reply by Ruud Janssen on April 4, 2017 at 5:32am

Yes, the postal system likes to makes these rules. Mail-Artists like to play with these rules. The basic concept of mail-art. So when you confuse the postal system, it might be part of the play.....

If you want to play safe (and be sure your mail arrives), that is ok too.

Permalink Reply by Terri Jones on April 4, 2017 at 5:34am

Yeah, I want to make sure the person receives it.

I guess I'll stick any barcode-art on the inside.

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