Get discounts on postage.
Presorting and metering for daily, weekly or monthly postage discounts
Whether mailing large or small volumes, postage fees are a necessity. Businesses can save both time and money by having their outgoing mail presorted, metered or commingled. The USPS has steps that mailing providers can take to make their job easier which in turn they give postage discounts.
First Class Mail is the fastest option for delivery. Usually delivered 2-3 days locally and up to 4 days nationwide. First Class comes with mail forwarding and return to sender. Businesses also have the option to mail as Certified Mail.
If there are more than 500 pieces in a First Class mailing it can be presorted to recieve a lower postage rate and receive the same benefits of First Class. To acheive the lower rate, the addresses have to be CASS/NCOA certified.
Marketing Mail is also known as "Standard mail". Each mailing has to have a minimum quantity of 200 pieces to qualify. This class is used for marketing mail such as postcards, letters, flyers, catalogs, and other advertising. Standard Mail is usually delivered locally within 3-6 business days. Nationally it can take 2 weeks or more.
Non Profit Mail has the lowest postage rate of all class of mail. Organizations have to be registered and authorized by the US Postal Service to mail at this rate. It is processed and delivered the same way as Marketing Mail.