Bulk Mail Kits
Automated Bulk Mail Kits offer the perfect solution to the increasingly difficult, demanding, and often changing Post Office regulations relative to automated bulk mailings. If you are now preparing bulk mailings manually, the automated kit will save you up to 40% of your postage costs. This is ideal for Nonprofit groups looking to save money or for-profit companies wanting to increase efficiency while reducing cost!
If you do not use Direct Mail now due to the difficulty and time required to prepare bulk mailings, the Automated Bulk Mail Kit may be just what you need to energize your direct mail program. Direct Mail is a proven technique for communication with your customers, members, or especially for attracting new prospects. The Kit will save you up to 50% versus first class postage costs.
The Kit includes everything needed to complete an automated bulk mailing according to the latest Post Office regulations except for the trays, bags, or rubberbands. The following pages discuss the various aspects of automated bulk mailing including the preparation of your address list. Check out the "Pre-Order Form" which discusses the assumptions essential to proper use of the kit.
The cost for the kit ordered through the Internet is 2.5 cents per label with a $50.00 minimum. Labels can be printed one up or two across.
When you're ready to order your kit, just fill out the form below. Complete the order form and email us your address list - it's that easy to start realizing serious postage savings!
Automated mailings require that your mail list be CASS Certified periodically to ensure that the addresses are standardized and are deliverable addresses. The certification process also adds the information to your list that is required to generate the delivery point barcode. This report must accompany every automated mailing and show that your list has been processed within the proper amount of time.
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Tray/Bag Tags
The Post Office now requires that Tray Tags be barcoded to speed routing and
processing. The tray tags show the from and to destinations for the particular
tray and the category of presort for the pieces inside. Our tray tags also
show the tray number and the count of pieces in the tray which matches the
mail sort listing, just to reduce any chance of confusion.
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Address Labels
The address labels will be printed 1 up (great for machine labelers) or 2
across (laser labels easy for manual application). Each label includes the
address, a delivery point barcode and the tray and package number for easy
preparation. The height of the label will be selected depending on how many
address lines are needed for your list. Pinemailers.com will provide you with
detailed instructions on exact placement of labels and tabs (if needed) to
meet the US Post Office Standards for automated mailings.
USPS
Automation Standards
All of the above is for naught if the mail piece is not automation compatible.
Included are excerpts from Post Office standards documentation that explain
automation requirements. The time to ensure that your mail piece meets these
requirements is during the design of the piece, prior to production. If in
doubt, go to your Post Office to get their opinion or approval.
Self
Mailers
Self Mailers must be tabbed shut either once or twice, depending upon
the final fold to claim the automation discount. 28# paper or heavier is required
for Self Mailers. Postal approved tabs are available for purchase.
(Request tabs in special instructions block)
one tab - If the final fold is on the bottom then one tab is required on the top.
two tabs - If the final fold is on the top then one tab needs to be place on each bottom corner within 1 inch from the edge.
We have had to make the following assumptions in preparing the bulk mail kit for your use:
