Postcards in the Mailbox, Not Inbox

Why, with the convenience and low-cost of electronic greeting cards and postcards, would you want to go to the trouble of designing, printing, and mailing a paper postcard? Personally, I've never been really big on e-cards. Sure, I've sent a few here and there and have been the recipient of some clever, fun, and heartfelt ones. And when you want to send a special missive to an online friend where you don't have a postal address, e-cards are great. But paper is still a viable option and printed postcards do have several advantages over their electronic cousins. E-Postcards versus Printed Postcards