FAQ
What are the minimum quantities required for each class?- 1ST CLASS PRESORT - 500
- PRESORTED STANDARD - 200
- STRAIGHT 1ST CLASS - NO MINIMUM
It is necessary to put a return address on your mail piece if you are sending it straight first class or first class presort. However, when sending presorted standard it is not necessary; but it is strongly suggested.
When do I pay postage for my mailing?
Postage is required up front for all orders.
What's the best way to break out the address fields or column names when exporting or preparing a mailing list?
The minimum required fields are:
- Name
- Address1
- City
- State
- Zip
What's the best postage rate for postcards?
If you are mailing a standard size postcard (4in x 6in) the best rate would be First Class. This size postcard qualifies for a special First Class Card rate. This results in virtually no cost difference between First Class and Standard rate when mailing this size postcard.
What is NCOA (National Change of Address)?
Over 40 million Americans change their address every year. The National Change of Address (NCOA) system uses the USPS database to check for people and businesses that have filed a change of address with the USPS within the last 48 months. Performing this update on a list saves you money on printing and postage by updating a list. NOTE: The post office does not forward bulk mail to the new address - they just recycle it.
What is a bleed?
Bleed is the term for printing that goes right to the edge of the paper. The way to do this is to make your document .125” too big in all 4 directions. For example, the layout dimensions for a 4.0” x 6.0” postcard would be 4.25" x 6.25". When the design is created, images are stretched all the way to the edge. After printing, the additional .125” on each side is trimmed off. This gives the appearance that the image “runs” off the edge.