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Are envelopes getting more difficult to seal?

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  • 29-09-2010 8:49pm
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    The Agogo
    Registered Users Posts: 834 ✭✭✭


    Is it just me or am I buying crappy unsealable envelopes?

    Every brown envelope since about 2 years ago now. It's very annoying.:mad:

    I have a fear that all my post is going to slip out and get lost.





    ...and yes I tried licking it.
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    KeithM89_old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,806 ✭✭✭✭KeithM89_old


    I always staple the 4 corners of the envelope once the letter is in.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Sellotape?


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    SeaFields
    Registered Users Posts: 6,551 ✭✭✭SeaFields


    I don't really know what to say...


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    demakinz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭demakinz


    biko wrote: »
    Sellotape?

    What he said


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    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    Brown envelopes used to be more stickable during the Celtic Tiger years. These days, as no-one uses them to put money in to give to politicians, it's not so important.


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    Kasabian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭Kasabian


    You have to lick them for the adhesive to bond.

    Read the instructions.


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    The Agogo
    Registered Users Posts: 834 ✭✭✭The Agogo


    Yeah but I have no sellotape. They already have some shiny stuff on it, why not just make it more sticky.

    Cheapskates....


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    tasha200
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭tasha200


    Unfortunately I think it is your salivia that is substandard.. definately a visit to the dentist is in order and I am sure the problem can be solved with some serious brushing, gargling and oral hygeine... x


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    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    The Agogo wrote: »
    Is it just me or am I buying crappy unsealable envelopes?

    Every brown envelope since about 2 years ago now. It's very annoying.:mad:

    I have a fear that all my post is going to slip out and get lost.

    Have the same problem with my missus.... the more you lick it the harder it is to hold down.


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    SeaFields
    Registered Users Posts: 6,551 ✭✭✭SeaFields


    The Agogo wrote: »
    ...and yes I tried licking it.

    That's strange. Licking things usually gives good results.


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    Kasabian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭Kasabian


    Just fold the flap into the envelope. Post carriers can't read.

    Do not send cash this way.


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    Kasabian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭Kasabian


    mikom wrote: »
    Have the same problem with my missus.... the more you lick it the harder it is to hold down.

    That's why I tie her down first


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    demakinz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭demakinz


    Maybe you need professional help.


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    tony1kenobi
    Registered Users Posts: 3,748 ✭✭✭tony1kenobi


    The Agogo wrote: »
    Are envelopes getting more difficult to seal?

    I just stick em down my jocks.....dunno why I bother...I can't read or write.


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    Snakeblood
    Registered Users Posts: 4,466 ✭✭✭Snakeblood


    The Agogo wrote: »
    Is it just me or am I buying crappy unsealable envelopes?

    Every brown envelope since about 2 years ago now. It's very annoying.:mad:

    I have a fear that all my post is going to slip out and get lost.





    ...and yes I tried licking it.

    http://www.mmmvelopes.com/

    Use those. Lick better.


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    starbelgrade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    I tell you what's harder than sealing an envelope.... enveloping a seal.


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    Star Bingo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,366 ✭✭✭Star Bingo


    are seals getting more difficult to envelop? :confused: tried to hug one just yesterday ,but its formidable girth did not permit


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    Kasabian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,689 ✭✭✭Kasabian


    starbelgrade wrote: »
    I tell you what's harder than sealing an envelope.... enveloping a seal.

    Osmosis


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    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    tasha200 wrote: »
    Unfortunately I think it is your salivia that is substandard.. definately a visit to the dentist is in order and I am sure the problem can be solved with some serious brushing, gargling and oral hygeine... x
    Please further enlighten us on this gargling and oral :cool:


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    phasers
    Registered Users Posts: 18,159 ✭✭✭✭phasers


    When people get older their mouths produce less saliva.


    Enjoy your twilight years grandpa


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    #22
    SadieSue
    Registered Users Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭SadieSue


    Get one of those pritt sticks!


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    #23
    BluesBerry
    Registered Users Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭BluesBerry


    Just spend an extra few cents and buy the glued envelopes you pull of a strip of plastic and glue it shut no need for licking


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    Stinicker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭Stinicker


    I licked an envelope today and it didn't seal. I had to sellotape shut. I got a papercut on my tongue in the process.


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    ejmaztec
    Registered Users Posts: 24,008 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    The Agogo wrote: »
    Is it just me or am I buying crappy unsealable envelopes?

    Every brown envelope since about 2 years ago now. It's very annoying.:mad:

    I have a fear that all my post is going to slip out and get lost.





    ...and yes I tried licking it.

    I find that leaving envelopes in direct sunlight screws up the adhesive qualities, so you should put them where the sun don't shine.


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    Sauve
    Registered Users Posts: 22,646 ✭✭✭✭Sauve


    Stinicker wrote: »
    I licked an envelope today and it didn't seal. I had to sellotape shut. I got a papercut on my tongue in the process.


    Thanks for the impending nightmare...............and another phobia to add to the list :eek:


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    Stinicker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,102 ✭✭✭Stinicker


    sue delahunty wrote: »
    Thanks for the impending nightmare...............and another phobia to add to the list :eek:

    Some of the blood even went on the envelope.


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    Star Bingo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,366 ✭✭✭Star Bingo


    snail mail. use yer gash


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    #29
    flamboosh
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭flamboosh


    This may just be one of the best threads I've ever read. :D


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    #30
    Sanjuro
    Registered Users Posts: 4,236 ✭✭✭Sanjuro


    The Agogo wrote: »

    ...and yes I tried licking it.
    That's what she said.





    GOODNIGHT!


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    mahamageehad
    Registered Users Posts: 4,673 ✭✭✭mahamageehad


    Is this one of those threads thats going to be legendary???

    Also envelopes...? pffftt! Invest in a carrier pidgeon!! :D


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