Direct Mailing Orders (Brochures & Postcards)
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How to place a Direct Mail Order
Note: Postage pricing is approximated because we will not charge you postage until the list is uploaded and CASS/NCOA certified. This ensures that you're not paying for print and postage for invalid addresses. You can place a print order immediately and we will upload your mailing list at a later date. The mailing turnaround time is 2-3 days after your order completion date. We cannot split your mailing list. Please submit separate orders and separate mailing lists. Postage pricing information is approximate as USPS regulations Please be sure your design on the back of the Postcard allows 1.00" of white space from the edges at the top right corner so that we can place an indicia for mailing. Also, please leave 2.25" x 4.25" of white space in the bottom right corner for inkjetting of addresses. Please Note: The USPS will not mail items with rounded corners in excess of 1/8" Since this product is mailed, the only rounded corner option is 1/8" Note: Proofs will not be sent for approval until jobs are approved by Prepress, are confirmed to meet USPS regulations and have a valid mailing list uploaded. Turnaround time does not begin until proofs are approved. Production timeline does not include shipping or mailing time. Mailing Guidelines Definitions
CASS is the Coding Accuracy Support System. It ensures the accuracy of zip codes and delivery point bar codes that appear on your mail pieces. CASS Certification is valid for 180 days. NCOA (National Change of Address) compares your mailing list to more than 160 million address changes. When a postal customer files a permanent change of address with their local Post Office, the move is added to NCOA. When name and address information on your mailing list matches name and "old" address information on NCOA, your mailing list will be updated with the new address. NCOA certification is valid for 90 days. Presorted stands for the software sorting of the mailing list by the first 5 digit zip code and then the first 3 digit zip code. Basically the mail is presorted for the mail carrier. Automated stands for the barcode being printed on the actual mailing piece. This barcode is read by the postal machines to eliminate manual sorting. Non-Machinable stands for the size ratio not meeting Postal Regulations, and a Postal employee will sort manually, this increases postage prices. Mailing List Sample and Template Name, Address, City, State, Zip code 
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Standard Sizes
Our standard sizes, listed below, are the most popular in the industry:
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Recommendations
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Brochures
The most common order options are 8.5" x 11" before folding on 100# Gloss Text weight paper. Brochures are printed full color on both sides (4/4) and are coated AQ 2 Sides. The most common folds are Tri-Folds, Z-Folds, and Half-Folds. Tri-Folds and Z-Folds give you 3 panels to display your information on each side. Half-Folds give you 2 panels on each side. Vertical Divider
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Postcards
The most common order options are 6" x 4" and 8.5" x 5.5" on 14 Pt. Gloss Cover stock. Postcards with Mailing are printed in full color on both sides (4/4) or full color on the front and black on back (4/1) and coated UV 1 Side. For order quantities under 1000 or additional stock choices without mailing, please check out our 4-Color Digital Postcards. |
Mailing Order Requirements
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Brochures with Mailing
We offer mailing services originating from both the western and eastern U.S., so your mailings will arrive at their destination faster. When choosing which location to use for mailing on the order detail page, look over your mailing list. If 50% or more of the addresses are in the West, use our western U.S. facility. If 50% or more are in the East, use our eastern U.S. facility. Note: We cannot split your mailing list. To mail from both locations, please submit separate orders and separate mailing lists. When your Brochure is oriented landscape, please be sure the design of your back page allows 1.00" of white space from the edges at the top right corner so that we can place an indicia for mailing. Also, please leave 2.25" x 4.25" of white space in the bottom right corner for inkjetting of addresses. Proofs will not be sent for approval until jobs are approved by Prepress, are confirmed to meet USPS regulations, have a valid mailing list uploaded and all postage paid. Turnaround time does not begin until proofs are approved. Note: The USPS requires any brochures over 12" x 15" be folded for mailing. For our standard sizes, any Brochures 11" x 17" and above require folding for mailing. Postage pricing information is approximate as USPS regulations are changing early 2016. Mailing jobs with 200-499 units will cost $.34 per unit. Orders with 500 and more units are $.27 per unit for mailing. Vertical Divider
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Postcards with Mailing
We offer mailing services originating from both the western and eastern U.S., so your mailings will arrive at their destination faster. When choosing which location to use for mailing on the order detail page, look over your mailing list. If 50% or more of the addresses are in the West, use our western U.S. facility. If 50% or more are in the East, use our eastern U.S. facility. Note: We cannot split your mailing list. To mail from both locations, please submit separate orders and separate mailing lists. Please be sure your design on the back of the Postcard allows 1.00" of white space from the edges at the top right corner so that we can place an indicia for mailing. Also, please leave 2.25" x 4.25" of white space in the bottom right corner for inkjetting of addresses. Proofs will not be sent for approval until jobs are approved by Prepress, are confirmed to meet USPS regulations, have a valid mailing list uploaded and all postage paid. Turnaround time does not begin until proofs are approved. Postage pricing information is approximate as USPS regulations are changing early 2013. Mailing jobs with 200-499 units will cost $.32 per unit. Orders with 500 and more units are $.24 per unit for mailing. |
Postal Rates
Track Mail
Do you want to know when your customers receive their mail? Then "track my mail" is the feature for you! It's simple: once your uploaded mail list is processed, our team will send you a link for login. After this setup is complete, you'll be able to view and track your customer's mail pieces from the time they hit the post office all the way to the mailbox.
Note: The tracking mail software's scan rate is not 100% guaranteed, as some post offices do not have scanners.
All info subject to change without notice.
Note: The tracking mail software's scan rate is not 100% guaranteed, as some post offices do not have scanners.
All info subject to change without notice.
