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Benefits of Bulk Mailings

Below are facts and benefits for both Standard and First Class mail. Training will be made available for preparation of mailings.

Benefits of Standard Mail (formerly Bulk Mail) Vs. First Class Mail

Standard Mail

• cost - .165 per piece
• mailings of identical weight , size and content
• minimum shipment – 200 pieces or 50 lbs of qualifying mail
• printed envelopes must have the postage paid designation with permit number and
  ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED printed under the return address
• envelop size – standard # 10
• a return envelope (standard # 9) can be included
• qualifying mail: letters, circulars (folded printed items), items cannot be handwritten
  (address can be handwritten)
• incorrectly addressed items will be forwarded to the correct address, if known, and BPC will be notified of the corrected address, if known for an additional cost of .70 per piece
• mail has to be sorted by zip code, boxed, strapped (in official USPS letter boxes) and mail center designated (Macon, Jacksonville, etc.) before being taken to the Mount Vernon Post Office (permit on file)

First Class

• cost .37 per piece for one (1) ounce – price changes incrementally by .23 per ounce
• qualifying mail: letters, bills and statements, personal correspondence, circulars, typed and hand written items
• cost.37 per piece for one (1) ounce – price changes incrementally by .23 per ounce
• address service included