Quote for Cesar Garcia - Post Card Mailing
Direct Mail Postcards
4.25x6 Postcard
14 pt UV front 4 color both sides - no UV on the back
Art files provided by customer
Address/indicia/layout per template
2500 postcards with mailing service (postage extra) $325
Postage actual $614.37 + $10.99 for remainder = $625.36 qty 1863 ( based on weight) for first class. Ord 1231
Postage actual $691.46 + $10.99 for remainder = $702.45 qty 2096 ( based on weight) for first class. Ord 1176
Art Fee $25 per side - this is to pre-flight the files and perform the online proofing process. Note: if the same mailing side is used on all mailings there will only be one charge. Unique side of each mailing will incur the fee.
Additional art file work available at $25 per hour, if original art files are supplied. This would involve manipulating art/copy/backgrounds to fit template.
Turn around time - conservative estimates
Printing estimated at 2 - 4 business days
Mail service estimated at 1-3 business days
Mail - First Class 1- 3 business days for arrival
This quote is for one run of 2500 post cards, and the mailing for that run. Subsequent print runs and mailings are separate.
New Large Combined List
6661 postcards with mailing service (postage extra) $800 per mailing
Estimated postage is $2,198.13 to $2,391.30 per mailing
14 pt UV front 4 color both sides - no UV on the back
Art files provided by customer
Address/indicia/layout per template
2500 postcards with mailing service (postage extra) $325
Postage actual $614.37 + $10.99 for remainder = $625.36 qty 1863 ( based on weight) for first class. Ord 1231
Postage actual $691.46 + $10.99 for remainder = $702.45 qty 2096 ( based on weight) for first class. Ord 1176
Art Fee $25 per side - this is to pre-flight the files and perform the online proofing process. Note: if the same mailing side is used on all mailings there will only be one charge. Unique side of each mailing will incur the fee.
Additional art file work available at $25 per hour, if original art files are supplied. This would involve manipulating art/copy/backgrounds to fit template.
Turn around time - conservative estimates
Printing estimated at 2 - 4 business days
Mail service estimated at 1-3 business days
Mail - First Class 1- 3 business days for arrival
This quote is for one run of 2500 post cards, and the mailing for that run. Subsequent print runs and mailings are separate.
New Large Combined List
6661 postcards with mailing service (postage extra) $800 per mailing
Estimated postage is $2,198.13 to $2,391.30 per mailing
Instructions for NPA list:
First, this week, send out the housing (once)
Second, next week, send out the meet Bernie (once)
Instructions for DEM list:
First, this week, send out the housing (once)
Second, next week, send out the choice (once)
Total of 4 mailings
Instructions for Large Combined List
Meet Bernie - to submit art for print Oct 6
Get Out The Vote - to submit art for print Oct 7
First, this week, send out the housing (once)
Second, next week, send out the meet Bernie (once)
Instructions for DEM list:
First, this week, send out the housing (once)
Second, next week, send out the choice (once)
Total of 4 mailings
Instructions for Large Combined List
Meet Bernie - to submit art for print Oct 6
Get Out The Vote - to submit art for print Oct 7
This is the REVISED draft of the invoice and includes credit for invoice paid. Does not include postage.
Mailing Proof - for review of address and indicia
The template file is required, downloadable here. Also available in eps format by request.
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Mailing services include
- Data process of one mailing list ($25 for each additional list)
- C.A.S.S. Certification (Coding Accuracy Support System)
- N.C.O.A (National Change of Address)
- De-dupe list
- Pre-sorting
- Ink-jet setup and addressing
- Post Office delivery
- Price for mailing services depends on size of print run.
Mailing turnaround begins once PAMF is received. PAMF form submitted before the 1 P.M. (P.S.T) deadline will be considered the first day of turnaround.
Once the printer hands mailing order off to USPS, USPS assumes all responsibility for delivery to mailing list.
Any delay, damage or loss occurring after delivery of your order to USPS is the responsibility of the USPS.
Reprints, delays in proof approval or payment, or holidays will add additional days to your turnaround time.
Here are the turnaround times for data processing:
200 - 25,000
1 - 3 business days
Once the printer hands mailing order off to USPS, USPS assumes all responsibility for delivery to mailing list.
Any delay, damage or loss occurring after delivery of your order to USPS is the responsibility of the USPS.
Reprints, delays in proof approval or payment, or holidays will add additional days to your turnaround time.
Here are the turnaround times for data processing:
200 - 25,000
1 - 3 business days
Proof Authorization Mailing Form (PAMF)
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.
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.
Postage estimate is available. Postage is a separate charge and must be paid by check. Actual postage price will be determined after your mailing list has been processed. Here are a few things to note when submitting your order:
- Postage rates are based on USPS machinable mail pieces.
- Mail delivery times are estimated and not guaranteed.
- Postage is payable by check only. Once the order is processed the mailing department will give the postage amount via email. A check can be scanned and emailed back to them for payment.
Mailing list files. 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:
Note: for multiple names, the mailing service has confirmed the file can be configured as shown in second screen shot
Also, they have confirmed that apartment numbers do not have to be in a separate line/cell on the spreadsheet.
Here is a sample of what the mailing list excel sheet should look like:
Note: for multiple names, the mailing service has confirmed the file can be configured as shown in second screen shot
Also, they have confirmed that apartment numbers do not have to be in a separate line/cell on the spreadsheet.
Class of mail
Presorted First Class
Presorted First Class
- 500 pieces required to qualify for Presort First Class.
- Post office delivery time is estimated 1 - 3 business days.
Current art vs. template
