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How
should I send my piece?
First
Class
Standard Mail
Automated
Card/Letter
Automated
Flat/Nonletter
Periodicals
How do I need to
design my pieces?
Card (including
postcards)
Letter
Large Envelope
and Flats (Nonletter)
Periodicals
Postage
Rate Information:
There are various
types of postage rates available - First Class, Standard Mail,
Periodicals, etc. Based upon the type of piece you are mailing
and size - the rates will vary.
First
Class Rates -
For current rates - click
here to view the USPS information. Additional requirements
of the USPS for First Class are:
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Min. weight -
None; Max. weight 13 oz. (over 13 oz it becomes Priority Mail).
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Min. quantity -
500 pieces
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If weighs 1 oz or
less, depending upon shape may be subject to a nonmachinable
surcharge
First class mail can be cards, letters, flats or parcels (see
below for information on these pieces)
Standard
Mail - For current rates - click
here to view the USPS information. Additional requirements
of the USPS for Standard Mail are:
Some of the things mailed through this method are
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Printed matter,
advertisements, flyers, circulars
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Newsletters,
bulletins, catalogs
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Small parcels
Standard (Bulk) Mail can take approximately 10 - 12 days to be
delivered.
Automated
Rates for Cards/Letters - more restrictions are placed
on pieces that will be mailed via this method. Based upon the
USPS standards the following standards are in place:
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Min. quantities
are - First Class - 500 pieces, Standard Mail - 200
pieces.
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Delivery point
barcode in the address block or in the barcode clear zone
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An address list
that has been checked and CASS-certified within the last 180
days.
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Complete address
with Zip or Zip+4
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Specific shape and
size
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Less than 3.3
ounces
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No polywrap,
polybag, shrinkwrap, clasps, string, buttons, or similar closure
devices.
Automated
Rates for Flats/Nonletters - Lower rates are available
for flats/nonletters, but these must be within the guidelines set
forth by the USPS. They are as follows (this is a sampling -
for more specific details click
here):
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Min. quantities
are - First Class - 500 pieces, Standard Mail - 200
pieces.
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Delivery point
barcode in the address block or in the barcode clear zone
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An address list
that has been checked and CASS-certified within the last 180
days.
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Complete address
with Zip or Zip+4
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Specific shape and
size
Periodicals
- For current rates - click
here to view the USPS information.
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Mail
Pieces Information:
Mail Pieces can
include letters, postcards, periodicals, etc. Below are some
guidelines based upon USPS rules. For more information you can
visit the USPS site.
Postcards
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For First-Class postcards, the restrictions are (based upon the
USPS)
Postcards larger than the above sizes are mailed at the Letter Postage
Rate and the thickness increases to 9 pt for a minimum.. Maximum card size for this is 6 1/8" x 11 1/2" x 1/4" thick.
Larger than that and you are charged a flat (nonletter) postage rate.
You may also mail postcards using Automated Rates - click
here for a list of guidelines on how to prepare your piece and
list for automated mailing rates.
Letters
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Sizes for letters - #10 envelope. You can also use various other
sizes of envelopes or a piece that will be designed to be folded down
to letter size. The USPS requirements for the piece to be
eligible for letter mailing are:
If creating a piece that will be folded down to letter size - USPS
recommends that you seal it with a wafer seal or tab - with the seal
being placed on the top side of the piece.
Large
Envelopes and Flats (Nonletters)-
Includes large envelopes, newsletters and magazines. Based upon
the USPS - these pieces must:
These pieces can be mailed via an Automated Rate - click
here for information on this or First Class.
Periodicals
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Includes Newspapers, Magazines and other publications that go to a
subscriber list. Must be printed min. 4x per year. Min.
Weight - None. Max. Weight - 70 lbs.
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