State Post Card Sets: How to Pick Yours for Mailing
By Public School Paper Co. | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Buying Guides
Compare Maryland and Oregon post card sets, decide which state design to send, and learn what to check before mailing postcards to friends.
Quick answer
Pick the state post card set that matches where you live, where you visited, or where the recipient has a connection. Both the Maryland Loves You Post Card Set and the Oregon Loves You Post Card Set give you 10 bright 4" x 6" cards with address lines and message space on the back, so the choice comes down to the state design and the price you want to pay.
Match the state to the reason you are sending
A state postcard set works best when the state means something to the sender or the receiver. Send a Maryland postcard set to someone who grew up near the Chesapeake, moved away from Baltimore, or just visited Annapolis. Send an Oregon postcard set to a friend who loves the coast, the Cascades, or a college town in the Willamette Valley.
If you are sending to a group, such as a family spread across several states, choose one state per recipient rather than splitting a single set. That keeps each card personal and avoids the awkward generic note.
Check the back before you write
Both sets list address lines and message space on the back, which is the layout you want for mailing. A card without address lines can still be mailed, but you will need to write the address in a clear block and leave room for the stamp. Before you start writing, place a stamp in the corner and confirm the address area is unobstructed.
The catalog does not list a paper weight for either set, so you cannot compare them by thickness from the product page alone. If paper weight matters for your mailing style, treat it as an unknown and test one card first.
Price and quantity trade-offs
The Maryland set is listed at USD 6.90, compared with a catalog comparison price of USD 10.00. The Oregon set is listed at USD 6.30, also compared with USD 10.00. Both come as a set of 10 postcards, so the per-card cost is close. Choose based on the state you need rather than chasing a few cents per card.
If you are mailing to a large list, buy one set per state you plan to send. Mixing states in a single order is fine, but keep the sets separated so you do not accidentally send an Oregon card to a Maryland recipient.
Decision rules for picking a state post card set
- Match the state to the recipient: Choose Maryland if the recipient has a Maryland connection; choose Oregon if the recipient has an Oregon connection. If neither state fits, this pair is not the right pick. Write the recipient's state on a sticky note before you order so you do not mix up sets.
- Confirm the mailing layout: Both sets include address lines and message space on the back, so you can address and write a note without extra labels. Leave the stamp corner clear. Test one card with a stamp and address before writing all 10.
- Treat paper weight as unknown: The catalog does not state a paper weight for either set. If you need a specific thickness for mailing or framing, contact the store before ordering rather than assuming. Ask about paper weight only if the card will be handled roughly or displayed.
- Buy by the set, not by the card: Each set contains 10 postcards. For a short mailing list, one set may be more than you need; for a larger list, buy one set per state you plan to send. Count your recipients first, then round up to whole sets.
Product facts
- Maryland Loves You Post Card Set: Set of 10 postcards, 4" x 6", with address lines and message space on the back. The 4" x 6" size fits standard postcard mailing and the printed address lines make handwriting the recipient's address easier.
Maryland Loves You Post Card Set - Oregon Loves You Post Card Set: Set of 10 postcards, 4" x 6", with address lines and message space on the back. The same practical layout means you can use either state set for quick notes to friends without adding separate address labels.
Oregon Loves You Post Card Set
Who these state post card sets fit
Best for
- Sending a quick note to a friend or family member with a Maryland or Oregon connection
- Travel memories, moving announcements, or local pride mail
- Anyone who wants a ready-to-mail 4" x 6" card with address lines on the back
Not for
- Recipients with no connection to Maryland or Oregon
- Buyers who need a stated paper weight before ordering
- Anyone looking for a single card rather than a set of 10
