Ten years ago, PostcardsMarket started as a simple passion for postcards.
What began as a personal hobby has grown into a global postcard community connecting collectors from around the world. Today, we are proud to celebrate a special milestone: PostcardsMarket has been featured in an international interview published by Postcrossingyhdistys ry - the Finnish Postcrossing Friends Association.
This recognition marks an important moment in our journey and reflects the strength of the worldwide postcard community we are honored to be part of.
The entire interview can be seen here - on the website of Suomen Postcrossingyhdistys ry - at the end of the article is a video with subtitles in Finnish, English and Romanian Language.
An International Recognition from Finnish Postcrossing Friends Association
The interview was conducted by Marko Kulmala (CEO) together with Mihnea Răducu, founder of PostcardsMarket. It explores how a personal passion evolved into an international online postcard shop serving collectors across continents.
Being featured by Suomen PostcrossingYhdistys ry is especially meaningful because Finland has one of the most active and engaged Postcrossing communities in the world. Their support and interest highlight the global impact of postcard collecting and the connections it creates.
🎥 Watch the Full Interview
In this interview, Mihnea Răducu shares:
• How PostcardsMarket began 10 years ago
• The biggest challenges in building a postcard business
• The evolution of postcard collecting in the digital era
• How a small idea grew into a global community
• The future vision for PostcardsMarket
(CC/ Subtitles - Settings - choose English, Finnish or Romanian Language)
How PostcardsMarket Began
PostcardsMarket was born from a genuine love for postcards and meaningful communication. At a time when digital messages dominated everyday life, postcards continued to offer something unique: tangible connection.
What started as collecting and exchanging postcards gradually evolved into creating a dedicated online postcard shop designed specifically for collectors and Postcrossing enthusiasts.
The goal was simple: offer high-quality postcards that people would be proud to send and excited to receive.
Building a Global Postcard Community
Over the past decade, PostcardsMarket has shipped postcards to collectors worldwide. From Europe to Asia, from North America to Australia, postcards from our shop have traveled thousands of kilometers — carrying stories, cultures, and personal connections.
Postcrossing played a significant role in this growth. The global platform helped connect people who believe in the beauty of handwritten messages and cultural exchange.
Today, PostcardsMarket is not just an online store — it is part of a worldwide postcard ecosystem built on trust, creativity, and shared passion.
Challenges in the Postcard Industry
Running a niche online postcard shop comes with unique challenges:
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Rising printing and shipping costs
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Maintaining product originality
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Adapting to changing customer expectations
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Staying relevant in a digital-first world
Yet, one thing remains constant: people still value real, physical connection.
The continued growth of postcard collecting proves that authenticity never goes out of style.
The Future of PostcardsMarket
The next chapter focuses on:
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Expanding exclusive postcard designs
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Supporting the international Postcrossing community
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Strengthening collaborations across countries
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Creating limited anniversary collections
After 10 years, the mission remains unchanged: to create meaningful connections through postcards.
Celebrate 10 Years with Us
To mark this milestone, we invite you to explore our collections and discover postcards designed for collectors worldwide.
Whether you are a long-time Postcrosser or just starting your postcard journey, we have something special waiting for you.
👉 Explore our latest postcard collections
👉 Discover our best-selling designs
👉 Start your postcard journey today
Thank You to the Community
This 10-year journey would not have been possible without our customers, collectors, and the global Postcrossing community.
If you have been part of our story — even by sending just one postcard — thank you.
We would love to hear from you:
How long have you been collecting postcards?
Where was the most memorable postcard you ever received from?
Let’s continue building connections — one postcard at a time.
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