Mailing Services


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Postage Rates

Postage Rate – Commercial Cards, Letters & Flats Rates

Postage Rate: by Measurement

Actual postage price will be determined after the mailing list has been processed! Postage rated & turnaround listed below are rates for bulk mail based on ISPS Machinable finish size of the mailing piece. Postage must be paid by check only by the trade customer. There will be an additional fee for postage that is exchange to a different class of mail depending on the circumstances of the order. Any time sensitive promotions are recommended to go as First-Class mail.

  • First-Class
  • 1-3 business days for arrival.
  • Must have one (1) return address w/ zip code.
  • Minimum of 500 pcs.
  • Standard
  • Estimate of 2 weeks for arrival.
  • (No Guarantee Time)

Effective May 11th, 2009 USPS postage rates have increased. Prices below have been updated to reflect the increase.

Automatic First-Class Postage

Postcards: 3.5x5 up to 4.25x6 finish size

Machinable & weight of 3.3 oz or less/ea. piece

  • Automation: $0.205 – $0.233
  • Nonautomation: $0.245
  • Single Piece – $0.28

Letters: over 4.25x6 up to 6.125x11.5 finish size

Machinable & weight of 3.3 oz or less/ea. piece

  • First-Class: Automation – $0.335 – $0.382
  • First-Class: Nonautomation – $0.414
  • Single Piece – $0.44
  • Standard Mail: Automation – $0.233 – $0.270
  • Standard Mail: Nonautomation – $0.256 – $0.273
  • Non Profit Mail: Automation – $0.132 – $0.169
  • Non Profit Mail: Nonautomation – $0.155 – $0.172

Flats (Large): 8.5x11 up to 8.5x14 finish size

Please see the tables below for pricing information

Postage rate may change without notice by USPS. Rates do not apply with Mailing Service & printing. Postage turnaround starts when actual mailing is given to the post office.

Commercial Letters & Cards
Commercial Letters: First-Class Mail
Commercial Letters
First-Class Mail
Commercial Letters & Cards
Weight Not Over (ounces) Automation Nonautomation
5-Digit 3-Digit AADC Mixed ADC Presorted2
1 $0.335 $0.357 $0.360 $0.382 $0.414
2 0.460 0.482 0.485 0.507 0.539
3 0.585 0.607 0.610 0.632 0.664
3.5 0.710 0.732 0.735 0.757 0.7893
Postcard4 0.205 0.218 0.220 0.2330 0.245c
1. Subtract $0.003 for each auto letter/card that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
2. Letters that meet one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in 201.2.1 are subject to the $0.20 nonmachinable surcharge.
3. The maximum weight for machinable letter preparation is 3.3 ounces.
4. The card price applied to each single or double postcard when originally mailed; reply half of double postcard-size mailpiece must be designed for reply mail purposes only.
Commercial Letters: Standard Mail Regular
Commercial Letters
Standard Mail Regular
Commercial Letters—Automation
Automation1
Entry Discount 5-Digit 3-Digit AADC Mixed ADC
Letters weighing 3.3 oz, or less per piece price None $0.233 $0.251 $0.253 $0.270
more than 3.3 oz,2 per pound price None 0.725 0.725 0.725 0.725
+
per piece price		 +
0.0833		 +
0.1013		 +
0.1033		 +
0.1203
1. Subtract $0.001 for each letter that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009)
2. for pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces each piece is subject to both a per piece price ad a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
3. Per piece price for automation letters that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but less than (or equal to) 3.5 onces includes a discount that equals the applicable flat-size price (3.3 ouncs of less) minus the applicable letter piece price (3.3 ounces or less).
Standard Mail Regular
Commercial Letters—Nonautomation
Machinable Nonmachinable1
Entry Discount AADC Mixed AADC 5-Digit 3-Digit AADC Mixed AADC
Letters weighing 3.3 oz, or less per piece price None $0.256 $0.273 $0.330 $0.447 $0.491 $0.578
1. For pieces over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail Non-Flat Machinable prices.
Commercial Flats
Commercial Flats: First-Class Mail
Commercial Flats
First-Class Mail
Commercial Flats
Weight Not Over (ounces) Automation Nonautomation
5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC Presorted1
1 $0.380 $0.542 $0.603 $0.725 $0.757
2 0.550 0.712 0.773 0.895 0.927
3 0.720 0.882 0.943 1.065 1.097
4 0.890 1.052 1.113 1.235 1.267
5 1.060 1.222 1.283 1.405 1.437
6 1.230 1.392 1.453 1.575 1.607
7 1.400 1.562 1.623 1.745 1.777
8 1.570 1.732 1.793 1.915 1.947
9 1.740 1.902 1.963 2.085 2.117
10 1.910 2.072 2.133 2.255 2.287
11 2.080 2.242 2.303 2.425 2.457
12 2.250 2.412 2.473 2.595 2.627
13 2.420 2.582 2.643 2.765 2.797
1. Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see DMM 301.1.3 and 301.1.14) are subject to parcel prices.
2. Subtract $0.003 for each automation flat that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
Commercial Flats: Standard Mail
Commercial Flats
Standard Mail Regular
Commercial Flats
Automation1,2 Nonautomation1
Entry Discount 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC
Flats weighing 3.3 oz. of less per piece price None $0.346 $0.418 $0.486 $0.496 $0.367 $0.464 $0.509 $0.558
more than 3.3 oz.3 per pound price None 0.725 0.725 0.725 0.725 0.725 0.725 0.725 0.725
+
per piece price		 None +
0.196		 +
0.268		 +
0.336		 +
0.346		 +
0.217		 +
0.314		 +
0.359		 +
0.408
1. Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see 301.1.3 and 301.1.4) are subject to not flat-machinable or parcel prices.
2. Subtract $0.001 for each flat that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option (not available for Saturation) requirements (effective Nov. 29, 2009).
3. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per pieceprice. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
Nonprofit Commercial Letters & Flats
Commercial Letters: Standard Mail Nonprofit
Commercial Letters
Standard Mail Nonprofit
Commercial Letters—Automation
Automation
Entry Discount 5-Digit 3-Digit AADC Mixed ADC
Letters weighing 3.3 oz, or less per piece price None $0.132 $0.150 $0.152 $0.169
more than 3.3 oz,2 per pound price None 0.628 0.628 0.628 0.628
+
per piece price		 +
-0.0023		 +
0.0203		 +
0.0223		 +
0.0393
1. Subtract $0.001 for each letter that complies with the full-service Intelligent Mail option requirements (effective Nov. 19th 2009).
2. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece price. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.
3. Per piece price for ECR letters and automation letters that weigh more that 3.3 ounces but less than (or equal to) 3.5 ounces includes a discount that equals the applicable flat-size price (3.3 ounces or less) minus the applicable letter piece price (3.3 ounces or less).
Standard Mail Nonprofit
Commercial Letters—Nonautomation
Machinable Nonmachinable1
Entry Discount AADC Mixed AADC 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC
Letters weighing 3.3 oz, or less per piece price None $0.155 $0.172 $0.229 $0.346 $0.390 $0.477
1. For pieces over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail Non-Flat Machinable prices.
Commercial Flats: Standard Mail
Commercial Flats
Standard Mail Nonprofit
Commercial Flats
Automation1 Nonautomation1
Entry Discount 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC 5-Digit 3-Digit ADC Mixed ADC
Flats weighing 3.3 oz. of less per piece price None $0.206 $0.267 $0.303 $0.356 $0.233 $0.318 $0.350 $0.420
more than 3.3 oz.3 per pound price None 0.632 0.632 0.632 0.632 0.632 0.632 0.632 0.632
+
per piece price		 None +
0.076		 +
0.137		 +
0.173		 +
0.226		 +
0.103		 +
0.188		 +
0.220		 +
0.290
1. Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see 301.1.3 and 301.1.4) are subject to not flat-machinable or parcel prices.
2. For ECR flats with detached address label, add $0.017 per piece.
3. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece price and a per pound price. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per pieceprice. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound price. Add both totals.

  1. 1. What are the steps for Direct Mailing service?

    * Place your order for print
    * Purchase mailing services
    * Complete proper mailing form
    * Upload/purchase mailing list
    * Pay postage fees
    * Approval of PAMF (proof authorization mailing form)

  2. 2. What are the minimum pieces required for mailing?

    * Presorted Standard - minimum 200 pieces
    * Presorted First Class - minimum 500 pieces
    * Non-Presort First Class - minimum 200 pieces
    * Non-Profit (Standard) - minimum 200 pieces

  3. 3. What type of paper can we ink jet for mailing?

    We can ink jet on paper that does not have UV coating on postage side and address block.

    * 100lb Text
    * 10pt Cover
    * 100lb Linen
    * 4/1 14pt or 16pt
    * 4/4 Spot UV or UV Front
    * Matte/Dull 14pt or 16pt
    * 70lb bright white

  4. 4. What is the address/indicia layout for mailing?

    You must have: 4w x 2.5h inches of blank space at the bottom right hand corner for addressing and barcode. 1w x 1h inches of blank space at the top right hand corner for the indicia/permit. (see figure below)
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  5. 5. What is included in mailing services?

    * Data process of one mailing list ($50 for each additional list)
    * C.A.S.S. Certification (Coding Accuracy Support System)
    * N.C.O.A (National Change of Address)
    * De-duplication list
    * Pre-sorting
    * Ink-jet setup and addressing
    * Post Office delivery

  6. 6. How much is mailing service charge?

    It depends on the quantity of your mailing. For more info see here

  7. 7. What is the turnaround for mailing?

    Mailing turnaround begins once PAMF is received. PAMF form submitted before the 11AM (Eastern) deadline will be considered the first day of turnaround. Here are the turnaround times for data processing:

    200 - 25,000
    1 - 3 business days

    30,000 - 60,000
    3 - 5 business days

    70,000 - 100,000
    5 - 7 business days

  8. 8. How do we get postage estimate?

    Postage rates can be found here or www.usps.com Actual postage costs will be determined once we process your provided mailing list.

  9. 9. Is postage included in the mailing service cost?

    No, postage is a separate charge.

  10. 10. How do we pay for mailing services?

    After you placed your order for print, click here or choose Mailing Services in the Products menu on the left. You can pay for it immediately or you can include mailing service charge with postage on same check. If you have paid for shipping on your order, shipping charges will apply to mailing services. If the shipping charge is more than mailing service fee, you will receive full refund for shipping and a new charge will be applied for mailing services.

  11. 11. How do we pay for postage?

    Postage has to be paid by check only and can be sent together with mailing service charge on same check. A copy of the check should be faxed/e-mailed to accounting department.
    fax: 888-999-1022 (Attn:Accounting) e-mail:accounting@siriusprint.com

  12. 12. What is a PAMF?

    Proof Authorization Mailing Form. Proof that is e-mailed to you after postage payment has been received and printing completed. Proof shows indicia and one random name from customer's mailing list ink jet on mailer to show placement. Indicia indicates the class of mailing.

  13. 13. What happens to the remainders that are not mailed out?

    You have 1 of 3 options:

    * Free Delivery (Dade and Broward counties (FL) only)
    * Ship
    * Discard

  14. 14. Can we use our own permit instead?

    No, mailing service is only offered to customers that want to use Sirius Print's permit.

  15. 15. Does Sirius Print mail for Non-Profit organizations?

    Yes, if you have a Non-Profit account with USPS

  16. 16. Can an extra line be added to the addressing lines?

    Our standard pricing includes a maximum of 5 lines. Additional lines may require an extra setup and setup charge. Please call or e-mail for details.

  17. 17. Can we ink jet on Sirius Print's products using a different mailing house?

    We do not guarantee or recommend this. Our ink jet machine uses a solvent-based ink and has a heating system to dry the ink. If you would still like to use a different mailing house, we suggest taking a sample of the product you will order to the mailing house for their approval.

  18. 18. Is mailing service offered on jobs done by other printers?

    No, mailing service can only be done with jobs printed by Sirius Print. We cannot address or tab jobs done by other printers as well.

  19. 19. What types of files are acceptable for mailing list?

    We accept the following formats: *.xls* (Excel [recommended]), *.csv* (Comma delimited), *.txt* (ASCII text file)

    Here is a sample of what the mailing list excel sheet should look like:
    mail_right

  20. 20. What class of mail is offered?

    Presorted Standard

    * 200 pieces required to qualify for Presort Standard.
    * Post office delivery time is estimated two weeks.
    * Cheapest postage rate but longest delivery time.

    Presorted First Class

    * 500 pieces required to qualify for Presort First Class.
    * Post office delivery time is estimated 1 - 3 business days.

    Non-Presort First Class

    * 200 pieces to qualify for Non-Presort First Class.
    * Post office delivery time is estimated 1- 3 business days.
    * Non-Presort First Class is the same as placing a stamp on an
    envelope (no discount).

    Non-Profit (Standard)

    * 200 pieces to qualify for Non-Profit mail.
    * Customer needs to provide proper documentation to qualify for
    Non-Profit rate. *(PS Form 3623)
    * Post office delivery time is estimated two weeks (Same as Presort
    Standard).
    * Uses customer's Non-Profit account with Sirius Print's permit number.

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