The Lower-Cost Alternative

With one low price for up to 3.3 ounces, switching to Standard Mail^® makes good sense in certain situations.

The Opportunity
Standard Mail^® rates remain much lower than First-Class Mail^® rates, especially for higher-weight mailpieces.

Mailstream best Practices

• When to choose First-Class Mail^®
  Some material must be mailed First-Class, including invoices, statements and personal correspondence. First-Class Mail^® is also your best choice when time is of the essence, or when you are sending fewer than 200 pieces.
• When to choose Standard Mail^®
  When you are sending 200 pieces or more (or 50 lbs or more) of marketing mail, newsletters or other mass communications, Standard Mail^® rates will save you more.

Making it Happen

• Presort Software
  Look for software that is CASS^TM certified and PAVE^TM certified. These features will increase your accuracy and help you comply with USPS requirements.    
• A Professional Look
  Choose a high-quality address printer for crisp, precise, direct-to-envelope imaging of addresses - some even allow you to add spot color and personalized messages to ensure that more of your mail is opened and read.
• High-speed Processing
  Mailstream automation solutions, including document folders and inserters, give you the flexibility you need to produce a broad range of effective mail formats.