State Post Card Sets: Picking Alabama, Maine, or Vermont

The state on the card is the first decision

All three sets share the same format: 4" x 6" postcards with address lines and message space on the back, sold in sets of 10 and designed and printed in the USA. The real choice is which state name you want to send. Start by naming the recipient and their connection to Alabama, Maine, or Vermont. That single decision narrows the field faster than comparing card stock or artwork.

If you are sending to more than one person, you can mix sets. The cards are sold separately, so you are not locked into a single state for every note.

What each set actually gives you

• Alabama Loves You Post Card Set: Alabama Loves You Post Card Set: set of 10 postcards, 4" x 6", address lines and message space on back, designed and printed in the US. The Alabama set carries the same practical format as the others, so its appeal is the state name and the cheerful design rather than a different size or layout.

  

  Alabama Loves You Post Card Set

• Vermont Loves You Post Card Set: Vermont Loves You Post Card Set: set of 10 postcards, 4" x 6", address lines and message space on back, designed and printed in the USA. Vermont is the lowest-priced of the three in the catalog, which matters if you are buying multiple sets for a group or event.

  

  Vermont Loves You Post Card Set

• Maine Loves You Post Card Set: Maine Loves You Post Card Set: set of 10 postcards, 4" x 6", address lines and message space on back, designed and printed in the USA. Maine sits between the other two on price and works when the state itself is the message.

Price, recipient, and use case side by side

Catalog prices are USD 7.50 for Alabama, USD 6.30 for Vermont, and USD 7.00 for Maine. Each set contains 10 postcards, so the per-card cost is modest across all three. The differences below are about fit, not quality.

• Alabama Loves You Post Card Set: Best when the recipient has an Alabama connection or you want the catalog's example use: grandparents sending snail mail to kids, or a small business tucking a personalized note into each order. The business use is explicitly supported by the product description.
• Vermont Loves You Post Card Set: Best when you want the lowest catalog price among the three or you are buying several sets. The supplied description does not name a specific use case beyond general post card sending.
• Maine Loves You Post Card Set: Best when Maine is the point—a hometown note, a vacation follow-up, or a gift for someone who loves the state. The supplied description does not name a specific use case beyond general post card sending.

Three questions that settle it quickly

• Does the recipient have a real tie to one state?: If yes, choose that state. A post card that matches someone's home, alma mater, or favorite vacation spot carries more meaning than a generic design.
• Are you sending one note or many?: Each set has 10 postcards. If you are writing to a group, buy enough sets for the number of recipients. If you are testing the format, one set is enough to see whether you enjoy writing by hand.
• Is price the deciding factor?: Vermont is the lowest-priced set in the supplied catalog at USD 6.30, followed by Maine at USD 7.00 and Alabama at USD 7.50. If you are buying for a large list, that gap adds up across multiple sets.

Where these sets fit as gifts

A state post card set works as a small, practical gift for someone who writes notes, keeps a correspondence habit, or has moved away from a state they love. The sets are also easy to split: you can give five cards and keep five, or divide a set among siblings. The supplied product details do not include envelopes, so treat these as standard postcards rather than note cards.

For a business, the Alabama description explicitly suggests tucking a personalized note into each order. The same format applies to the Maine and Vermont sets, though the supplied descriptions do not name that use. If you plan to mail them, check current postal rates and size rules with your carrier; the catalog confirms the 4" x 6" size but does not state postage requirements.

What the supplied information does not settle

The catalog does not describe paper weight, finish, or whether the cards are recyclable. It also does not list envelopes or a display stand. If those details matter to you, ask before ordering. What is confirmed is the format: 4" x 6", 10 cards per set, address lines and message space on the back, and USA design and printing.