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What is a “self-addressed stamped envelope” (S.A.S.E.)?
Here are some of our favorite videos that explain how to send self-addressed stamped envelopes to celebrities for autograph requests:
1. Get a large 9x12″ manila, Brown Kraft or White Catalog envelope.
2. Put your return address in the upper left-hand corner.
3. Put enough postage in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.
3. Write the celebrity’s address you’re sending it to in the middle of the envelope.
4. Grab another 9x12″ manila, Brown Kraft, or White Catalog envelope.
5. Put your return address in the upper left-hand corner.
6. Write your own address in the middle of the envelope.
7. Put enough postage in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.
8. Fold this envelope in half, and insert it into the other envelope.
9. Include your autograph request typed or neatly handwritten on a piece of paper.
10. Enclose any extra materials, like index cards or celebrity photos to be signed.
11. Mail it!
Manila envelopes are large 8x10″ or 9x12″ envelopes, also known as Brown Kraft clasp or self-seal envelopes.
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You can find large 8x10″ or 9x12″ manila envelopes, also called Brown Kraft clasp or self-seal envelopes at Amazon and office supply stores.
Check with your local post office. For the United States, it is best to include $1.50 on both outer and inner manila envelopes.
1. Get a large 9x12″ manila, Brown Kraft or White Catalog envelope.
2. Put your return address in the upper left-hand corner.
3. Put enough postage in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.
3. Write the address you’re sending it to in the middle of the envelope.
4. Grab another 9x12″ manila, Brown Kraft, or White Catalog envelope.
5. Put your return address in the upper left-hand corner.
6. Write your own address in the middle of the envelope.
7. Put enough postage in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.
8. Fold this envelope in half, and insert it into the other envelope.
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Amazon, eBay & Etsy sell unsigned & signed celebrity 8x10″ photos. Google “celebrity 8x10 photos” for other vendors. You can also rip one out of a magazine, or ask the celebrity to send their own.
🧷 Clasp envelopes (also called Manila, Brown Kraft or White Catalog envelopes), have a small, bendable aluminum hook on the back for easy sealing. This clasp is more secure than using your tongue! Just be sure to press it all the way flat so your envelope can easily move through the postal system.
Most celebrities are willing to front the cost to send you a signed photo, but are not going to pay for postage, too!
Sending self-addressed stamped envelopes to celebrities for your autograph requests makes it more likely for them to respond.
The trick for autograph requests is to make sure your envelopes are large enough and to attach enough postage.
They get too many requests to pay for photos and postage to fans.
For the United States, this is usually about $1.50 on both the outer and inner envelopes.
Your local post office can help with the exact amount of postage you need.
Pro Tip: Print postage from home instead of waiting in line at the post office!
- Use Stamps.com
- Enter promo code C-48K4-W3W
- You get a free $100.00 offer that includes postage and a digital scale!
We recommend using 9x12″ manila, ‘Brown Kraft‘ or white ‘Catalog Mailing‘ envelopes.
Either way is fine, it’s just a personal preference.
Some people think Brown Kraft envelopes appear more ‘crafty’ and ‘homemade’ for autograph requests.
Some people prefer the “professional look” of white catalog envelopes.
Pro Tip: Amazon, eBay & Etsy sell unsigned & signed celebrity 8x10″ photos. You can also rip one out of a magazine, or ask the celebrity to send their own.
Once you mail your self-addressed stamped envelope autograph request, be patient!
It can take 6-8 weeks or sometimes months for your request to be answered.
Celebrities are always moving, changing representation, and on-location.
The wait will be worth it when your own envelope comes back in the mail from circling the country with the celebrity’s autograph!
Let us know about your successes — good luck!
Takeaway: Sending self-addressed stamped envelopes to celebrities for your autograph requests makes it more likely for them to respond.
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