Matchbooks that still have matches must be shipped ground and few are worth the postage apart from a small number of front strike matches or matches that have a picture (feature matchbooks). . True collectors discard the matches but taking out the matches without doing damage to the matchbook but that takes some skill. Best to lot them up to make the postage worthwhile.
The nice lady at my local Post Office used to give me rolls of special stickers with Ground Transport Only on them to affix to the package. This was when I was shipping cans of spray paint. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious.
Marbles Match Case: Old School Fire Kit Essential
Do matchsafes really work?
While a boon to cigar-puffing fat cats and homemakers alike, early friction matches, which were also called vestas and Lucifers, almost did their job too well, sometimes bursting into flame in a user’s pocket. Matchsafes keep these hair-trigger fire sticks from rubbing together and combusting prematurely.
Why are match designs so dangerous?
The early versions of matches were known to be highly flammable and could easily ignite unintentionally. This led to numerous accidents, including fires that sometimes resulted in loss of life and property. As awareness of these risks grew, improvements were made to match designs to enhance safety.
When were matches invented?
Matches originated in the early 19th century, with the invention of friction matches by John Walker in 1826. These matches were made by coating a stick or splint with chemicals like sulfur and phosphorous, which ignited when struck against a rough surface.
What is a match holder?
Match holders, also known as matchsafes or vesta cases, date to the mid-19th century, when friction matches were first introduced. While a boon to cigar-puffing fat cats and homemakers alike, early friction matches, which were also called vestas and Lucifers, almost did their job too well, sometimes bursting into flame in a user’s pocket.