What is an indicia stamp?
What is an indicia stamp?
Instead of using precanceled stamps or a postage meter, the mailer prints postage information in the upper right corner of the mailpiece. This postage block is called an “indicia.” Here’s a sample of what a permit imprint indicia looks like. The indicia are printed onto each mailpiece.
How much is postage for EDDM?
USPS Commercial Bulk Mail Rates
| Mail Type | Minimum Quantity | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Mail | 200 pieces (or 50 lb.) | $0.19 |
| EDDM® | 200 Pieces | $0.187 |
What is Every Door direct mail Retail?
Every Door Direct Mail – Retail™ service lets you reach every home, every address, every time. You simply pick the neighborhood you want to target, and a Postal Service™ carrier delivers your printed piece to every address while delivering the day’s mail. You don’t need to know the names or street addresses.
Can I send EDDM to business only?
No need for mailing lists EDDM® was specifically designed by the USPS® to cater to small businesses trying to reach a local market. Therefore, the main recipient has always been residential addresses. Hence, while you can’t send EDDM for businesses only, you can still add or exempt them from your mailing routes.
How do I get postage indicia?
Just about anyone can apply for a permit. The USPS has an application online you can download to apply. There is an annual fee you must pay to use the indicia. The post office has specific rules for the types of mail it can be used on, what an indicia says, and where it is placed on the mail piece.
Can you print your own indicia?
TIP. You can print the permit imprint indicia onto a label and apply that to your mailpiece. This is a smart choice if you’re not printing your own envelopes.
What is EDDM Retail?
Every Door Direct Mail – Retail™ service lets you reach every home, every address, every time. You simply pick the neighborhood you want to target, and a Postal Service™ carrier delivers your printed piece to every address while delivering the day’s mail.
Is there are minimum for EDDM?
The absolute minimum for retail EDDM® (small orders that can be dropped off at your local post office) is 200 pieces per day per zip code.