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saralovesyou · #**326** 12-07-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Larryslove.530

As of March 2008 , they changed the policy at DVI about how many pictures someone in reception can get . It is only 15 pictures period . Not per envelope as many of us have thought . So if you are planning on sending a bunch like I did , they get to keep 15 , and then they have to send all of the rest back. My man has gone through alot of postage sending my pics back , otherwise they just get thrown away . I hope this helps someone and they don't end up going through the frustration that I did .

im sorry i dont know how to start a new thread or whatever but how exactly do i send a packages with envelopes and all that... and how much can i send?

joshsheart · #**327** 12-07-2010, 11:10 PM

[quote=saralovesyou;5821297]im sorry i dont know how to start a new thread or whatever but how exactly do i send a packages with envelopes and all that... and how much can i send?[
If you go to access sucurepak you can get envelopes and stamps an paper there cheaper then buying it and sending it but if you have already gotten ur man a package for the quarter you can't get them any thing until next quarter I am not sure how many envelopes it is I sent 10 and a book of stamps an my man go it with no problems. Hope this helps

donalds love · #**328** 12-15-2010, 07:58 AM

My husband says he hasnt recieved mail in 25 days i write him every day,who do i contact at the prison when the mail room isnt telling me anything?in his letter he telling me hes depressed!

#**329** 12-15-2010, 11:42 PM

[quote=joshsheart;5821379]

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Originally Posted by saralovesyou

im sorry i dont know how to start a new thread or whatever but how exactly do i send a packages with envelopes and all that... and how much can i send?[
If you go to access sucurepak you can get envelopes and stamps an paper there cheaper then buying it and sending it but if you have already gotten ur man a package for the quarter you can't get them any thing until next quarter I am not sure how many envelopes it is I sent 10 and a book of stamps an my man go it with no problems. Hope this helps

Can we send them packages even though they are in reception?

CrazyLove8286 · #**330** 12-16-2010, 07:07 PM

You can’t send packages while in reception- unless they have been there for a year (which you hope they aren’t!) You can send writing packages in a big envelope. I believe it’s a max of 200 pieces of lined paper, 40 envelopes, 2 books of stamps, and a clear ink pen. That what i used to send my man. If you put it in a manila envelope make sure you take off the metal clasp- and if you send note pads of paper take off the cardboard backing and the staples in it.

#**331** 12-16-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyLove8286

You can’t send packages while in reception- unless they have been there for a year (which you hope they aren’t!) You can send writing packages in a big envelope. I believe it’s a max of 200 pieces of lined paper, 40 envelopes, 2 books of stamps, and a clear ink pen. That what i used to send my man. If you put it in a manila envelope make sure you take off the metal clasp- and if you send note pads of paper take off the cardboard backing and the staples in it.

I went onto access securepak and it let me put his information in. I hope he isnt there for a year.

CrazyLove8286 · #**332** 12-17-2010, 06:42 PM

Well shoot if it will let you then hopefully he will get it! That would be great- becuase they dont get much to order using the money on their books. my man finally got transfered out of DVI after being there for 10 months! He is so happy he can finally get a package!

mrslewings · #**333** 12-21-2010, 02:27 PM

Hi,everyone I am new to this site. My husband was given 6 years. I write him 3-4 times a week since Nov 2nd he has only received like 2 letters and 2 cards. Does dvi reception always take this long to give the inmates mail?

shenson · #**334** 12-21-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mrslewings

Hi,everyone I am new to this site. My husband was given 6 years. I write him 3-4 times a week since Nov 2nd he has only received like 2 letters and 2 cards. Does dvi reception always take this long to give the inmates mail?

Hi and welcome,
they are way behind on mail right now because of the Holidays. They are working on mail they got from the 13th right now. They just told me mail from the 10th that they recieved is going out to them tonight.
Good luck,
Sandra

purplewiccan08 · #**335** 12-21-2010, 02:36 PM

The holidays are messing up the mail and some of the mail staff was laid off so we just have to bear it. There also will be no mail from the 23rd to the 26th.

mrslewings · #**336** 12-21-2010, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shenson

Hi and welcome,
they are way behind on mail right now because of the Holidays. They are working on mail they got from the 13th right now. They just told me mail from the 10th that they recieved is going out to them tonight.
Good luck,
Sandra

Thank you Sandra

mrslewings · #**337** 12-21-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by purplewiccan08

The holidays are messing up the mail and some of the mail staff was laid off so we just have to bear it. There also will be no mail from the 23rd to the 26th.

Thank You

donalds love · #**338** 12-21-2010, 08:48 PM

Just be patient it will catch up the holidays always slow it down

jas rose · #**339** 12-28-2010, 11:20 PM

does anyone know if i can order usa today newspaper straight from their website or do i have to go through amazon? i know they have a list of approved vendors but i cant seem to find it or if newspapers subscriptions even matter. I know they can get them but I dont want to order from usa today then it gets returned for what ever reason

psalm3418 · #**340** 12-31-2010, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jas rose

does anyone know if i can order usa today newspaper straight from their website or do i have to go through amazon? i know they have a list of approved vendors but i cant seem to find it or if newspapers subscriptions even matter. I know they can get them but I dont want to order from usa today then it gets returned for what ever reason

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can order the subscription directly from the newspaper. Be sure you include his CDC# after his name and also his housing information.
My husband has a subscription for a newspaper and it takes a very long time to get to him. Sometimes he gets three or four issues at once.

You could always call the mailroom and they can likely give you the most accurate information.
Best wishes~~