Bulk Rate, Direct Mail, or Standard Mail

WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW IS YOU CAN BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH LOWER COST POSTAGE

Do you want to mail out large quantities of postcards, newsletters, catalogs, or other printed pieces that are generally identical in content? Then “Bulk Mailings” or “Standard Mail” is what you want. Trust us, navigating the Post Office’s requirements can be daunting and expensive, so hire us, the experts.

Since 1992, Print & Copy Factory has provided bulk mailing services (also known as Third Class Mail, or Marketing Mail), using the highest quality mailing and sorting software, which increases mail deliverability. We navigate complex postal regulations and achieve the lowest postage rates possible. Print & Copy Factory maintains a direct mail bulk rate permit at no cost for general usage if you hire us to print, as well as provide mailing services for you.

Standard Presort

The most common type of bulk mail is called "Standard Class" (it used to be called "Third Class"). Most advertising mail, newsletters, etc. are sent using Standard Class.

To use Standard Class, your pieces must be essentially identical, without any personal information (besides the mailing recipient's name and address). That means you can't scribble notes to your friends on various pieces. It also means you can not send invoices, statements, and other individual information using Standard Class.

USPS Postage rates (effective January 2019)

Non-Profit Status

Non-profit entities may use our permit, saving you the fees of setting up your own permit, but first, you need to get pre-approved by the US Post Office. This can sometimes take a while, however, it is really worth it. The postage difference and requirements are much lower and not as stringent.

Here is a link to the USPO website and process to apply for this status. When we get ready to do the mailing for you, we will contact the Post Office to be sure you have been cleared status.

The non-profit price for the same piece of mail using Standard Class would be quite a bit cheaper than regular standard bulk mailings.

What is the difference between Standard (Bulk Mail) and Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) Service

EDDM is a saturation mailing, which means the postage amount is based on the saturation count in a rural route or delivery area and requires no addressing. The cost of postage can be lower than standard or bulk rate mailings, because there is no processing and sorting done on this type of mailing. These types of mailings are considered a “flood” mailing and work great if you have a specific area, and no specific demographics, to work with.