![]() USPS does not guarantee delivery times for any type of delivery other than express mail.Use for for-profit events (such as athletics camps).Use when advertising (offering something in return for payment).Must be related to a Samford University function.No individualized information other than address and salutation.No individualized, personal handwriting.In general, nonprofit mail takes five to 21 days to be delivered once the USPS receives it. Two indicias are available: Nonprofit Indicia If you haven’t preprinted an indicia, you may borrow a rubber stamp to add the indicia to each piece by hand from Samford’s post office (ink pad not included). Indicias must be preprinted on each piece in the top right corner of the mail panel the Samford Post Office cannot print these. Must be provided in Excel via e-mail or on diskĮach column must contain only one data point: Prefix First Name Last Name Suffix Address1 Address2 City State ZIP Bulk Mail Indicias The Samford post office can provide NCOA certification for other lists if needed. Lists from the Office of Advancement (alumni and friends) already meet these requirements. Must meet USPS requirements with National Change of Address (NCOA) certification. Client must provide exact count of all pieces.Client provides pieces with printed labels in ZIP code order to the Samford Post Office.Each piece is printed with a ZIP+4 and barcode.Processed by the Samford Post Office with an electronic data file provided by the client.Types of Bulk MailĬosts per Piece (weighing up to 3.3 ounces) PieceĬosts per Piece (weighing up to 1 ounce) Piece Please note that processing time is slower on coated paper because it must be run through the machinery at a slower rate. Samford Post Office can process pieces printed on uncoated paper stock or coated paper stock. 10,000 flats (processed within five business days).20,000 letters (processed within five business days).20,000 postcards (processed within three business days).Samford Post Office maximum (no maximum for USPS) Limited staff and equipment require additional time to handle simultaneous orders. The Samford Post Office can process most jobs within three to five business days. Automated pieces must have an electronic data file (Excel) provided by the client. Nonautomated pieces must have printed addresses in ascending ZIP code order. Pieces must be tabbed, stuffed and sealed prior to processing. The post office will work with you at this time to determine the best options for each mailing.īulk mail requires a completed bulk mail work order form prior to processing. Contact the Samford post office five business days before you intend to deliver your bulk mail pieces to the post office for processing.
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