Are you qualified for the new Commercial Rates for Priority Mail® and Express Mail®?

Effective May 12, 2008, the Postal Service started offering Retail and Commercial Rates for Priority Mail and Express Mail.

All of Window Book's Postal Package Partner (PPP) manifest clients qualify for these new lower Commercial Rates which is 3.5% less than Retail for Priority Mail. Prior to May 12, customers paid the same price per piece regardless of the number of packages sent or payment method. As of May 12th 2008, PPP clients who are paying postage with a permit are able to take advantage of the new Commercial Prices and save 3.5% over Retail Prices on Priority Mail items and a 3% saving over Retail Prices on Express Mail items.

Read more about Commercial Rates for Express Mail and Priority Mail:
http://www.usps.com/mailpro/2008/marapril/page6.htm
http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2008/pr08_025.htm

Intelligent Mail®: Basic and Full Service
 
In May 2009, mailers will be required to use Intelligent Mail® which is designed by the USPS® to enhance automation, reduce costs, and offer valuable discounts for the customers.

By using Intelligent Mail, you will be able to exchange data, communicate info on address quality, make postage payments with the Postal Service in real-time. Postal discounts on POSTNET barcodes will be discontinued in May 2010, encouraging mailers to utilize Intelligent Mail barcodes and take advantage of additional services provided by the new mandate.

- What is the difference between Basic and Full Service?
- Which service offers more values and discounts?
- How can you implement Intelligent Mail in your mailing operation?

Call Window Book's Postal Specialists at 800-524-0380 or email: postalspecialist@windowbook.com and learn how you can get started with Intelligent Mail.

Also, visit Resources on Intelligent Mail and find out how DAT-MAIL enables you to produce barcoded container labels, send e-Doc with PostalOne!® Mail.dat® or Web Services, and schedule appointment via FAST.

PostalOne!® Wizard Web Services (WWS) 

Window Book's mailing products, DAT-MAIL, Post Master, and PSFF will soon be updated with PostalOne!® Wizard Web Services, so you can run a more efficient operation by making electronic postage payments. Watch our video on PostalOne! Wizard Web Services and find out how you can automate your operation.

New Requirement for Priority Mail Open and Distribute (PMOD): Service barcode
 
Effective May 12, 2008 mailers are required to use a unique Service barcode on the address labels instead of Delivery Confirmation to verify arrival of PMOD containers at the destination facility. In addition, the phrase, "USPS SCAN ON ARRIVAL," will need to be printed above the barcode.

Need help implementing "Service barcode" or getting Re-certified?
please email: postalspecialist@windowbook.com

Upcoming Tradeshow
 
GraphExpo, Oct. 26-29, 2008, Chicago, IL
Window Book's Booth is #2197. Come and join us where we will be showcasing our latest mailing and shipping technologies to help you keep up with USPS changes.

Stay informed on the latest Postal regulations
 
Visit our Postal Affairs Blogs and benefit from the latest news on upcoming USPS regulations.

• New Rates
• Intelligent Mail Barcode updates

Contact us for more info:
Call 800-524-0380 or email us

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