Are envelopes getting more difficult to seal?

The Agogo

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.

KeithM89_old

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

biko

Sellotape?

SeaFields

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

demakinz

biko wrote: »

Sellotape?

What he said

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.

Kasabian

You have to lick them for the adhesive to bond.

Read the instructions.

The Agogo

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

Cheapskates....

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

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.

SeaFields

The Agogo wrote: »

...and yes I tried licking it.

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

Kasabian

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

Do not send cash this way.

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

demakinz

Maybe you need professional help.

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.

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.

starbelgrade

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

Star Bingo

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

Kasabian

starbelgrade wrote: »

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

Osmosis

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:

phasers

When people get older their mouths produce less saliva.


Enjoy your twilight years grandpa

SadieSue

Get one of those pritt sticks!

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

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.

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.

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:

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.

Star Bingo

snail mail. use yer gash

flamboosh

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

Sanjuro

The Agogo wrote: »

...and yes I tried licking it.

That's what she said.





GOODNIGHT!

mahamageehad

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

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

Overature

No, your just running out of saliva

The Agogo

Thanks After Hours for all the advice.

I used sellotape in the end if yer interested...

phasers

The Agogo wrote: »

Thanks After Hours for all the advice.

I used sellotape in the end if yer interested...

We're not.

alwaysadub

The Agogo wrote: »

Thanks After Hours for all the advice.

I used sellotape in the end if yer interested...

:eek: Some useful advice actually came out of After Hours.. I'm shocked to the core.

WindSock

Try licking an envelope with the middle to back of your tongue. It tastes even more mank.