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1) How
can I get a quote?
Download our quote form Here. When
complete, add it as an attachment and e-mail it to cdlc@rsvpdirect.net or
fax to (847) 215-9230
2) What
are tabbing/wafer-sealing specifications required for automation
compatible letter size pieces?
Tabbing requirements
are determined by the fold configuration of the mailing piece.
- Fold at the bottom with open top - single tab
- Fold at the top with open bottom - double tab
- Perforated tabs are not an acceptable closure method for
bar-coded rates.
3) What are
the options for postage application?
-
Indicia
–
pre-printed
copy
in
boxed
format
identifying
postage
class,
permit
number
and
mailing
post
office.
- Meter – red imprint applied in-line on inserting equipment
or off-line, this imprint identifies postage class and meter
number.
- Stamp – Postage stamp affixed to mailing piece.
4) What
are the size requirements for letter-size mail pieces?
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Post
Card
Minimum – 3 ½ x 5 and .007 thick
Maximum – 4 ¼ x 6 and .009 thick
- Letters
Maximum – 6 1/8 x 11 ½ and ¼” thick
5) What
is a Postnet Barcode?
In 1980 the Postal Service invented a unique bar-coding
method called Postnet, an acronym for Postal Numeric Encoding
Technique. The Postnet Barcode is a graphic method of
encoding Zip + 4 information and is usually unique for each
address. This information is used for sortation of letter
and flat size mail.
Every mailpiece in an automation rate mailing must bear a qualifying
barcode.
6) What are
the benefits of Bar-coded Mail?
-
Faster
mail
processing.
- Reduction in postage costs for the mailer.
- Reduction in operating costs for the Postal Service.
More consistent delivery times and minimizes delivery errors.
7)
What are the proper Indicia formats?
- Effective January 10, 2001 the words BULK MAIL will
no longer be allowed for standard mailing indicia. There is no
change for first class or non-profit indicia's. See examples below:
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FIRST-CLASS |
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STANDARD |
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NON-PROFIT |
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PRESORTED
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Wheeling,
IL
Permit No. 281 |
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PRESORT
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Wheeling, IL
Permit No. 281 |
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NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Wheeling, IL
Permit No. 281 |
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