Presorted Standard is a Post Office term that defines the class of service and postage that is required for a particular mailing.
Presorted Standard Mail. Presorted Standard Mail usually consists of sales flyers, form letters, or other printed pieces that are generally identical in content. Each piece must weigh less than one pound. Presorted Standard Mail refers to mailings of at least 200 addressed pieces (or 50 pounds) of mail sorted and prepared according to postal standards. Presorted standard Mail is a work-sharing program; ASC and the Postal Service share the work of processing the mail. When we do some of the preparation and sorting, it saves the Postal Service time and money. They pass these savings on to us in the form of postage discounts Standard Mail has two very big pros over First-Class and Presorted First-Class. 1  It’s the least expensive commercial postage class: almost 50% cheaper than First-Class (unless you qualify for non-profit rates (see below)). 2  It also allows up to 3.3 ounces per piece without any increase in postage. Standard Mail is the current term for bulk mail. Previously, it was called 3 rd Class mail. Unlike First-Class Presorted, which requires at least 500 pieces, Standard Mail only requires 200 pieces to qualify. It is processed by the USPS on a lower priority basis than First-Class. There is NO GUARANTEED delivery time. Presorted Standard Mail usually consists of sales flyers, form letters, or other printed pieces that are generally identical in content. Presorted Standard Mail refers to mailings of at least 200 addressed pieces (or 50 pounds) of mail sorted and prepared according to postal standards. Presorted standard Mail is a work-sharing program; ASU and the Postal Service share the work of processing the mail. When we do some of the preparation and sortation, it saves the Postal Service time and money. They pass these savings on to us in the form of postage discounts 1.2.1 Letters. Commercial First-Class Mail Presorted letters are charged at one price for the first 2 ounces, with separate prices for pieces over 2 ounces up to 3 ounces and for pieces over 3 ounces up to 3.5 ounces. Any fraction of an ounce is considered a whole ounce. First-Class Mail offers shape-based commercial prices in 1.0 for presorted mailings of 500 or more pieces that weigh 3.5 ounces or less for letters or 13 ounces or less for flats. Presorted Standard Mail. Presorted standard mail costs less than first class mail because you sort it before taking it to the Post Office. Postage begins at about 14 cents per piece, depending on how you sort it. Presorted mail must weigh 16 ounces or less per piece. Personalized items (such as statements of account, bills, etc.) cannot be mailed as Presorted Standard. They must go as First Class Mail. Presorted Standard is used for mailing of generic items (newsletters, notices, etc.). Postage for Presorted Standard is less than First Class but has to meet certain sortation requirements established by the U.S. Postal Service. Most First Class Mail will be delivered in 1 to 3 days within Michigan. Presorted Standard usually takes 7 to 10 days for delivery within Michigan.  1-3 Ounces: Same Cost One, two, or three ounce Standard Mail pieces are all the same cost in Presort. Your savings increase when sending heavier pieces via this mail class using Presort. – $ .19 savings per piece x 5000 is $950. – $ .36 savings per piece x 5000 is $1800. • If you will send both First-Class Mail and Standard Mail Presort, you need two different permit numbers so you will pay two initial fees of $175 and two annual fees of $175 Note: There is no USPS pick up for Presort mail. Presorted Standard is a Post Office term that defines the class of service and postage that is required for a particular mailing. Presorted Standard mail will typically take about 10-14 days for delivery nationwide. The USPS will not forward or return a mail piece that is non deliverable to the individual to which it is addressed with Presorted Standard postage. Our Direct Mail Services include CASS and DPV certification that will identify and remove addresses that are not considered deliverable by address. Standard Mail. Standard Mail is the current term for bulk mail. Previously, it was called 3 rd Class mail. Unlike First-Class Presorted, which requires at least 500 pieces, Standard Mail only requires 200 pieces to qualify. It is processed by the USPS on a lower priority basis than First-Class. There is NO GUARANTEED delivery time.
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