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Only 18% of the population still send a postcard home every time they go away. Is it a generational thing Interestingly, it's not the older generations, who grew up using analogue forms of communication, that are still holding onto the tradition.Postcards gained popularity as a cheaper means of communication, initially costing half the price of sending a letter.Postcard eras

For example, "divided back" postcards were introduced to Great Britain in 1902, five years before the United States. The golden age of postcards is commonly defined in the United States as starting around 1905, peaking between 1907 and 1910, and ending by World War I.

Does anyone collect postcards : The study of postcards is known as 'deltiology' and they are often collected as souvenirs, mementos or historical records.

Do people still buy postcards

More than a message: a call to action. The success of the Postcrossing project demonstrates the continuing global appetite for sending and receiving postcards. Some 25 million postcards have now been exchanged by nearly 500,000 members worldwide.

Are postcards worth selling : The better condition a postcard is in, the more valuable it is, says the Texas Antique Mall. That being said, since old postcards have more value than new ones, auctioneers and collectors may still pay top-dollar, even for pieces with minor signs of wear and age.

Deltiology is one of the most popular types of collecting. Postcards are usually valued in proportion to their age and rarity of their subject.