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A contest for the 10 million postcards milestone!

Today we're announcing a different kind of contest! Some of you might have noticed we're fast approaching the 10 million received postcards milestone. We're quite excited about it, and to celebrate this achievement, we're having a guessing game!

moo cards

It goes like this: every member has a chance to bet on the day and time on which the postcard number 10 million will be registered. The user with the closest guess gets the prize: a coupon for 120 postcards, an awesome offer from MOO!

All you have to do is go to the 10 million postcard page, and place your bet!

Each time slot can only be chosen by one person, so the first user to pick that slot gets to keep it. You can change it at a later stage, if you want, but only from the available time slots left. We will close the bets when there are 1,500 postcards left to postcard 10,000,000. There are some more rules, which you can see on the contest page.

So what are you waiting for? Give it a go, and good luck! :)


Posted by on 17 Jan, 2012
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108 comments so far

SandyLeone, Netherlands
wow, almost 10 million cards. Amazing!
Posted by SandyLeone on 17 Jan, 2012


nisnoopy3, Malaysia
I have submitted my entry! XD Congratulations for reaching the 10 million cards! :D
Posted by nisnoopy3 on 17 Jan, 2012


Dominyka123, Lithuania
this ned to buy but i'm just 11 y.o
Posted by Dominyka123 on 17 Jan, 2012


Matthew07, Malaysia
Entry submitted. Congrats. 10 million. That's amazing.
Posted by Matthew07 on 17 Jan, 2012


9teen87, United States of America
wow! that is a lot of postcards - Congratulations on such an accomplishment! my guess is in - fingers crossed :D
Posted by 9teen87 on 17 Jan, 2012


elbe, Germany
Wow - overwhelming! Congratulations! :)
Posted by elbe on 17 Jan, 2012


nomadic_gypsy, United States of America
with a few simple calculations and estimations i have locked in my guess =P
Posted by nomadic_gypsy on 17 Jan, 2012


wunderland, Canada
I made my guess ... how exciting! Happy Postcrossing everyone :D
Posted by wunderland on 17 Jan, 2012


HM, Netherlands
How soon is now?

Wonderful!
Posted by HM on 17 Jan, 2012


KR68, Germany
Stunning ... so many cards!
Posted by KR68 on 17 Jan, 2012


marica_t, United States of America
Made my guess!

Wow, 10 million. Amazing! :) And I wish many millions more to be exchanged :)
Posted by marica_t on 17 Jan, 2012


lucymonty, United Kingdom
Great contest! 10 million will be amazing!!
Posted by lucymonty on 17 Jan, 2012


krishnaraosridhar, India
Excellent contest for the PostCrossers... Great... Happy PostCrossing days... Made my guess... Fingers crossed...
Posted by krishnaraosridhar on 17 Jan, 2012


anagahan, Macedonia
This really calls for a celebration!! Thanks everyone who has made this possible! :)
Posted by anagahan on 17 Jan, 2012


simple, China
Congratulations &Happy PostCrossing everyone
Posted by simple on 17 Jan, 2012


Saouri, Spain
Nice contest! I saved my bet few minutes ago.
Posted by Saouri on 17 Jan, 2012


Amiya, India
Awesome contest! I've saved my guess :)
Posted by Amiya on 17 Jan, 2012


honeybee, Austria
We should organize a big postcrossing party:) Congratulations to all postcrossers and especially to Paul & Ana
Posted by honeybee on 17 Jan, 2012


Imre90, Netherlands
Made some calculations and a guess. I wonder how close I will be :)
Posted by Imre90 on 17 Jan, 2012


Muttley, Ireland
Looking forward to see when this is going to happen!!!!
Posted by Muttley on 17 Jan, 2012


Luziaceleste, Brazil
How fast this grows, really amazing the power of a postcard and our will!
I am going to join the contest for sure!
Posted by Luziaceleste on 17 Jan, 2012


BOOGIE_PIPPIN, United Kingdom
Guessing doesn't come easy to me but I love being in the family of Postcrossers. Thanks Paulo and Ana for all your hard work.
Posted by BOOGIE_PIPPIN on 17 Jan, 2012


mausiknuffer01, Germany
Wow! 1million postcards... Amazing :] I'm not a maths genius, but I tried to calculate the date :D n__n
Posted by mausiknuffer01 on 17 Jan, 2012


TammieGotcha, Netherlands
Wow, I've trying to be close.
Posted by TammieGotcha on 17 Jan, 2012


meiadeleite, Germany
Just a small tip that might help: if you're basing your predictions on the number of postcards registered per hour, note that this number varies wildly throughout the day. For instance, it is much higher when big countries on Postcrossing (like Finland or the US) come home from work and check their mailboxes... :)

Good luck!
Posted by meiadeleite on 17 Jan, 2012


dandilion, Netherlands
I placed my random bet, who knows I might be lucky.
Happy postcrossing!!!
Posted by dandilion on 17 Jan, 2012


Costome, Netherlands
I chose a random date, who knows.
Posted by Costome on 17 Jan, 2012


BeaglesGuy, United States of America
My guess is in;
∞ My hopes are high.
Until "the time",
∞ Let postcards fly!
Posted by BeaglesGuy on 17 Jan, 2012


ned44440, Ireland
I based my guess on my birthday (next Friday) - well, it's as good a way as any. Good luck to everybody.
Posted by ned44440 on 17 Jan, 2012


shui, Taiwan
I just put a random guess. And congratulations to 10 million postcards milestone!! :D What a great achievment for all of the postcrossers and the postcrossing team! *^^*
Posted by shui on 18 Jan, 2012


JimboAndGus, Canada
Wow woof woof!! We took a wild guess!! Great fun!! Postcrossing is the best thing in the world!!!
Posted by JimboAndGus on 18 Jan, 2012


ICELANCE, Philippines
Another milestone.. WOW!
Posted by ICELANCE on 18 Jan, 2012


indianfriendszone, India
something new :)
but i wanted to select the date which is not in the list :(
belong the last day mentioned in the list ;(
maybe will try to change it later :)
Posted by indianfriendszone on 18 Jan, 2012


manojkamat1857, India
thanks indeed for such contest..
Posted by manojkamat1857 on 18 Jan, 2012


Guerrilaz, China
Congrats for such a milestone! No good at parlor games but who knows :)
Posted by Guerrilaz on 18 Jan, 2012


lovpinka, Malaysia
congratz to all, and good luck to all ^..^
Posted by lovpinka on 18 Jan, 2012


posy_, China
I guess it is in 15,Feb,2012
Posted by posy_ on 18 Jan, 2012


akalle, Sweden
When I started postcrossing 1,5 year ago the 5 mil postcard just had been registret. Now it's 10 mil WOW
Posted by akalle on 18 Jan, 2012


cactus_wren, United States of America
That's a lot of postcards! I made my random guess and am excited to see what is 10 mil postcard.
Posted by cactus_wren on 18 Jan, 2012


geminiscp, Portugal
Can't wait to see the BIG milestone! :)
Posted by geminiscp on 18 Jan, 2012


Lotty, Belgium
I made my guess. Happy Postcrossing.
Posted by Lotty on 18 Jan, 2012


mrseventeen, Lithuania
yeah, that will be great
Posted by mrseventeen on 18 Jan, 2012


Sophie54, Netherlands
Amazing the amount of postcards, all brought a smile to someones face.

i placed my guess.
Posted by Sophie54 on 18 Jan, 2012


Hotaru, Norway
ahaha :D funny one! thanks for the contest!!
Posted by Hotaru on 18 Jan, 2012


nowaglas, United States of America
Congrats to everyone! This site is a huge success! I have placed my bet. Thank you in advance and good luck to everyone! Without postcrossing, my life would be boring!
Posted by nowaglas on 18 Jan, 2012


mebertram, United States of America
Wow! Not that long ago we were celebrating 1,000,000 cards. Now we have 3 countries over the million mark, and Postcrossing heading for 10,000,000. Congratulations, Postcrossing!
Posted by mebertram on 18 Jan, 2012


zeroday, United States of America
YEA 10 million cards...
Posted by zeroday on 18 Jan, 2012


paradonym, Germany
My server was reconfigured to analyse when the 10 million'th card could be received thanks to the countdown at the page... - Now I Placed my bet... calculated the 24th of january... but I can't tell the time :D
Posted by paradonym on 18 Jan, 2012


Mundoo, Australia
I made my guess and am amazed that Postcrossing is approaching 10 million postcards received. A remarkable achievement of friendship around the world.
Posted by Mundoo on 18 Jan, 2012


Virgosamara, Russia
Posted by Virgosamara on 19 Jan, 2012


meigomeigo, Taiwan
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!I love it!!
This bet is so crazy!!!!!!!
I guess the time as my honey's birthday!
Hope I'm the lucky one.
Is there anybody want to exchange postcard?
Posted by meigomeigo on 19 Jan, 2012


Blauwvinger, Netherlands
What a great succes for Postcrossing.com
Posted by Blauwvinger on 19 Jan, 2012


Luziaceleste, Brazil
Best thing to me would be the one that got that card!!!!!
Posted by Luziaceleste on 19 Jan, 2012


Shining, Australia
14th,Feb,2012
Posted by Shining on 19 Jan, 2012


Leopold, India
Wow !!! Love to see this Number and about Guessing Game, well it seems as interesting as a Sherlock Holmes story ! But just imagine how lucky would be those 2 people, who will send and recieve the 10 millionth card !!!
Posted by Leopold on 19 Jan, 2012


Marie-Helene, China
I guess...1st,Feb. 2012 my birthday kekeke~
Posted by Marie-Helene on 19 Jan, 2012


hmthompson, United States of America
I think you need to document this event on tape and photos beginning NOW and continuing to the magical ten millionth postcard. Possibly there exists commercial value to the Postcrossing site in showcasing its phenomenal growth through a film which could be showcased internationally.
Posted by hmthompson on 19 Jan, 2012


Annapop, Belarus
oh my god, how much .... but it's great that the project is braced for a 10 millionth card! Congratulations!
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(")(").) ..(").--.(") .(..(")(")
Posted by Annapop on 20 Jan, 2012


niknik, Netherlands
First I made a calculation. Then I looked at the time slots. I was happy to find that my calculation was listed in the first place :-0
Posted by niknik on 20 Jan, 2012


Brotmesser, Germany
Cool.
Posted by Brotmesser on 20 Jan, 2012


ned44440, Ireland
Had to change my guess from my birthday as unless today is exceptionally busy the 10,000,000th card will not be registered today. Oh to be the one to send or receive the 10,000,00th card. What an honour that would be.
Posted by ned44440 on 20 Jan, 2012


ned44440, Ireland
Had to change my guess from my birthday as unless today is exceptionally busy the 10,000,000th card will not be registered today. Oh to be the one to send or receive the 10,000,000th card. What an honour that would be.
Posted by ned44440 on 20 Jan, 2012


Gaoyinyan, China
I guess it 4 February 2012
Posted by Gaoyinyan on 21 Jan, 2012


MissRaten, Germany
Great and we are all a Part of it!!! Thats fantastic!!!!!!
Posted by MissRaten on 21 Jan, 2012


AaronBleess, United States of America
If we could raise the number we could have traveling we could get there even faster.
Posted by AaronBleess on 21 Jan, 2012


pucky, Netherlands
It is such an exiting moment, and secret to ( almost!) all of us! Wish I send or receive it maybe even more than winning the contest! Thanks to all the postcrossers through these years; this number means also two million smiles; on the faces of who did send and on the faces of who is receiving!
Posted by pucky on 21 Jan, 2012


Paperinik, Italy
comments on postcrossing stamps are closed, so I steal space on this thread (!):
http://www.postcrossing.com/postcards/NL-976327
enjoy!
Posted by Paperinik on 21 Jan, 2012


winterberries, United Kingdom
in the competition for guessing which two countries will send the 500,000th card I think it wil be Belarus to Japan Winterberries
Posted by winterberries on 22 Jan, 2012


sillieme, Netherlands
Wow how exiting!! I've started almost 6 yrs ago and never thought that we all sent so much cards ^_^ Congrads to the postcrossing team ! I've placed my random bet and I'm very curious when the 10th miljon card is going to be registered
Posted by sillieme on 23 Jan, 2012


Rozlinda, Malaysia
Amazing! Glad to be part of this community! ;)
Posted by Rozlinda on 23 Jan, 2012


mikhnatlem, Russia
I suppose it might happen on the 6th of February 2012
Posted by mikhnatlem on 23 Jan, 2012


betslets, United States of America
Howdy! I posted my bet the other day but wanted to CONGRATULATE you all on this wonderful achievement. It seems like only yesterday we were at six million...truly a memorable occasion for everyone of us at the mailboxes too!
Posted by betslets on 23 Jan, 2012


Bikinina, Thailand
It's closer and closer. I am eagerly awaiting! :D
Posted by Bikinina on 24 Jan, 2012


Nana_a, Belarus
at 23:26 am
I suppose it might happen on the 26th of January 2012
Posted by Nana_a on 24 Jan, 2012


morganalefay, Belgium
Counting down! What an interesting contest! Thank you, Postcrossing, for the amazing moments! :)
Posted by morganalefay on 25 Jan, 2012


Meulikki, Sweden
It is not very long ago (or it feels so) when we reached ONE million cards! Today 10 million, and Finns have sent almostone tenth of the cards!!!
I am glad to be part of this project!
Posted by Meulikki on 25 Jan, 2012


rnbastos, Brazil
WOW! The number is growing so fast!!! :)
Posted by rnbastos on 26 Jan, 2012


HM, Netherlands
From my cards I have 10 travelling to Russia who might have a good chance to get registered tomorrow. That must be the BIG day.
I viewed my uploaded travelling cards - there are good pictures among them to be # 10,000,000. And I hope my mailwoman will be on time and bring some cards for me to register as well!
Posted by HM on 26 Jan, 2012


lauraula, Austria
no time slots left for tomorrow.. 2 hours ago you could still bet on before 8 or after 9. I guess it will be around midday.
Nice game :)
Posted by lauraula on 26 Jan, 2012


zoomster, Canada
The suspense is too much!!!
Posted by zoomster on 26 Jan, 2012


Chacatal, Belgium
The suspense is killing me!!! I love it!!!
Posted by Chacatal on 27 Jan, 2012


pucky, Netherlands
o wow, my bet-time is approaching!!!!
Posted by pucky on 27 Jan, 2012


schmiblick, Taiwan
wow. cool!
Posted by schmiblick on 27 Jan, 2012


indianfriendszone, India
wat is the current time as per Postcrossing Site?
Posted by indianfriendszone on 27 Jan, 2012


dogma7911, Germany
My guess:

Today, 27.01.2012 at 6.24 p.m.

And congratulations ;)
Posted by dogma7911 on 27 Jan, 2012


bipolyarushka, United States of America
I've almost got a 17:06 bet :-(((( But just a moment lost - and somebody else took that time... :-( :-)
Posted by bipolyarushka on 27 Jan, 2012


phuleshouse, Canada
my bet has passed but watching the numbers go down and to see who is that special card registered I congratulate you early
Posted by phuleshouse on 27 Jan, 2012


Chacatal, Belgium
Who is it????
Posted by Chacatal on 27 Jan, 2012


lauraula, Austria
Congratulations!!
Posted by lauraula on 27 Jan, 2012


Maxus, Poland
And it did! simple 18:00. :)
Posted by Maxus on 27 Jan, 2012


honeybee, Austria
Congratulations!!! We all made it happen :)
Posted by honeybee on 27 Jan, 2012


isagvproject, Germany
I was a bit to late. :( From 64 to 0 in a second...
Posted by isagvproject on 27 Jan, 2012


FlagGazer, United States of America
What a wonderful thing you have done! Thank you!
Posted by FlagGazer on 27 Jan, 2012


Hexentrio, Germany
Wow - congratulations! It's amazing!
Posted by Hexentrio on 27 Jan, 2012


LotteLory, Germany
yey congrats from germany :)
Posted by LotteLory on 27 Jan, 2012


shui, Taiwan
Congratulations!!!!! :D
Posted by shui on 27 Jan, 2012


unicornique, Germany
Congratulations ;)
Posted by unicornique on 27 Jan, 2012


Chacatal, Belgium
My god this was exciting!!! Congrats to the winners AND to all of us!!!
Posted by Chacatal on 27 Jan, 2012


aguayo, United States of America
Awesome!!! Congratulations, Paulo and team!!!
Posted by aguayo on 27 Jan, 2012


suzeroo, Canada
How exciting that was!!!!
Posted by suzeroo on 27 Jan, 2012


Botrytis, Austria
Congrats to this marvelous community!
Posted by Botrytis on 27 Jan, 2012


Narisa, Russia
We all did this!!!
Congratulations!!!
Posted by Narisa on 27 Jan, 2012


al-etc, Finland
oh, I do love everyone of you all so much!
Let postcards put a broad smile on your face every single day! Be happy!
Posted by al-etc on 27 Jan, 2012


lukarei, Finland
Amazing! Congratulations!
Posted by lukarei on 27 Jan, 2012


maripeace, Japan
Wow!Congratulations!!!
おめでとうございます!
Posted by maripeace on 27 Jan, 2012


ferera, Lithuania
So great:) I'm so excited:) Congratulations to the teem and all postcrossers:)))
Posted by ferera on 27 Jan, 2012


Marie-Helene, China
10 million!Amazing!!!Congratulations!My guess so late╮(╯▽╰)╭
Posted by Marie-Helene on 28 Jan, 2012


ALLA-68, Russia
Как ,всё таки, это сближает людей всего мира!!! POSTCROSSING-good idea!!!
Posted by ALLA-68 on 3 Feb, 2012



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