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chefann said:I believe Heather is referring to printed postage (like stamps.com). Most of those services charge either standard postage, or if they do offer a discount, charge a monthly fee for the service. So it ends up a wash.
I use Priority flat rate envelopes for my host packs. I feel confident that they'll be delivered in a timely manner. And I put a lot of stuff in my packs: 4 catalogs, 4 monthly flyers, 5 outside order forms, an envelope (6x9) for collecting outside orders/payment, 2 sets of the carbonless address labels (from supply order) with an envelope for returning them to me and a 1 page memory-jogger, show planner, 10 steps to a successful show flyer and a recruiting brochure. As long as you can fit it into the flat rate envelope and close it without making any modifications, it's just $4.05.
heat123 said:Yes that's what I meant Anne, thanks for the info. I think I will buy those prepaid flat rate envelopes from now on!
Teresa Lynn said:THEY HAVE TO BE HANDED TO A PERSON AT THE POST OFFICE (NOT THE BLUE BOX) IF THEY WEIGH OVER 1 # THIS IS SINCE 9/11.
Teresa
Teresa Lynn said:Heather, Did you mail these from the post office or a PAK 'N MAIL or similar mailing place? The mailing places do charge more. When they told me the total I would have asked for them back!! OUCH!!
Paige Dixon said:If you make friends with the cute guy at the post office, he'll let you send it Media Mail ($2.07) or Bound Printed Matter (around the same, depending on zip code going to). Also, I buy stamps and them stick them in a mailbox which makes it easier to get away with.
chefann said:Bound Printed Matter and Media Mail will not necessarily get to the destination in a timely manner. The PO has up to 2 weeks to get them on their way, depending on space available, because they're essentially Third Class mail. It's worth the extra 2 bucks to get it there in 2 days. Also, the regulations on Bound Printed Matter indicate that everything in the package must be "permanently bound" with stitching, spiral binding, heavy-duty staples, etc. There can be no loose pages or ring binders. If the Postmaster finds out that you're including such items, you can be fined.
Yikes Teresa!! I bet it is just one tight a$$ running the whole show, too....Teresa Lynn said:Our post office must follow the guidelines very carefully, because after 9/11 when I've dropped it in the box it has come back with a bright green sticker saying it must be handed to a postal employee. The sticker peels off and you don't lose your postage.
Teresa
Teresa Lynn said:Our post office must follow the guidelines very carefully, because after 9/11 when I've dropped it in the box it has come back with a bright green sticker saying it must be handed to a postal employee. The sticker peels off and you don't lose your postage.
Teresa
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