Have you ever been on a trip to Bali, eagerly written several postcards, dropped them into a mailbox or asked the hotel to mail them, only to wait forever after returning home, with no sign of the postcards?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Recently, a question on social media ‘Sent from the airport on 2/13 and still haven’t received it’ unexpectedly brought out many veterans’ ‘long waiting experiences’. Today, we’re compiling these real cases for you to know—waiting for months is actually the norm!
📬 Netizens’ real reports: How long does it really take?
One netizen shared that they sent theirs in October and received it in February the next year, waiting about 4 months.
Another mentioned their experience from a few years ago was receiving it after 4 months.
Another said they received theirs in about two months.
Someone else sent theirs last year and it arrived in about a month and a half.
Another netizen shared that she mailed multiple postcards from the Ubud post office in different years, and all of them arrived. She specifically mentioned that when mailed simultaneously, Europe usually receives them in about a month, while Asia takes an additional half to one month longer.
❌ Cases of ‘Lost at Sea’
Of course, not everyone is so lucky.
Someone sent 10 postcards to Taiwan, Japan, and New Zealand last July, but not a single one arrived—none of her friends or family in those three countries received them. She tried again in February this year and is still waiting.
Another person asked the front desk of a five-star hotel to mail a postcard for them when they checked out in October 2023, even paying for postage, but it still hasn’t arrived.
Another netizen could only leave a resigned comment: ‘None of them arrived later…’
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✨ Tips for Successful Delivery
Based on netizens’ experiences, here are some ways to increase your chances of success or reduce anxiety:
Take a photo first: Snap a picture of the front of the postcard and the address before mailing it. At least you’ll have a digital keepsake if it doesn’t arrive.
Try to use the post office: One netizen shared that mailing from the Ubud post office resulted in all postcards arriving, making it more reliable than using airport or hotel services.
Be prepared: It’s normal for the waiting period to take 1.5 to 4 months, so don’t panic if you don’t receive it within a week or two after returning home.
Send separately: If the postcard is really important, you can send it at different times and from different locations to spread the risk.
📌 Conclusion
If you’ve just returned from Bali and the postcard hasn’t arrived yet— Don’t worry, give it some more time.
If you’ve been waiting for over half a year… Well, it might be time to accept that it’s gone on its own journey.
But whether that postcard eventually arrives or not, the feelings you had when you wrote it in Bali are already the most beautiful souvenir.
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Do you have experience sending postcards from Bali? How long did you wait? Feel free to share your story in the comments!
