Direct Mail Postcard - 8.5x5.5 (PID: 13509)

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Direct Mail Postcard - 8.5x5.5
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Direct Mail Postcard - 8.5x5.5

Targeted direct mail marketing is one of the most cost effective ways to reach your target audience with the highest ROI. Postcard is one of the most widely used product for Direct Mail Marketing. They are simple, straight forward and you have to look at it even if it ends up at the trash bin. So it is hard to ignore.

Since postcards are one of our most popular products, we offer very attractive pricing combined with exceptional quality and fast turnarounds to suit all our customers needs. Even better, save time and money by using our Direct Mail Service. We will Print, Address and Mail your postcards for you. All you have to do is sit back and relax.

Don't have artwork? No Problem!!

Check out our beautiful design templates 4 of them at Design Papa.

SIZE

Finish Size: 8.5x5.5 inch
Artwork Size (with bleeds): 8.75x5.75 inch. Please download our guideline template to setup the artwork and send us a print ready PDF (font outlined & image embedded).

PAPER CHOICE
Choice of:
  1. 14 Pt. Gloss (14 point = 0.014 inch thick): Thick and sturdy. Use UV Coating option for high gloss and protection from scratches if direct Mailed.
  2. 16 Pt. Matt (16 point = 0.016 inch thick): Super thick Premium paper. The matt coating on the paper makes the print comes out looking great. If you need glossy finish then order with UV Coating option and protection from scratches if direct Mailed.
  3. Classy 110lb Matt: A premium choice. The paper has a matte finish.
  4. (Most Widely Used) 100lb Gloss Cover: Roughly 11 point (0.011 inch thick). This is a very nice card stock for most jobs with BUDGET or needs to be direct mailed. Did you know?.. US Postal Service requires 8 point as the minimum thickness for postcards to be direct mailed. So this paper easily meets the requirement.
UV COATING

UV Coating is a high gloss coating or matte coating done after the printing process to protect the ink from getting scratched or smudged. Gloss UV coating makes the print super glossy. We highly recommend you to choose this option if you have Heavy ink coverage and for Direct Mail Marketting.

DIRECT MAIL SERVICE

What is involved in Direct Mail Service?

  1. We verify the graphics for the mail piece, and make sure that the correct Indicia is applied.
  2. We process your mailing list through a specialized USPS approved software which takes care of address correction and does CASS Certification of your address list.
  3. We then perform Move Update using NCOA Link Service to account for change of addresses.
  4. Your addresses are then processed and printed on to the mail pieces.
  5. Your printed mail pieces are then packaged (stacked or banded) in approved USPS containers as per a certain order.
  6. We print all the reports required by USPS for doing bulk mail.
  7. Next we deliver all the mail pieces to the Bulk Mail Facility.

Note: USPS Return service is not available on Standard Bulk Rate. So if you have bad addresses then the mailers won't be returned to sender. If you need that service then choose 1st Class rate.

Disclaimer: PrintPapa is not liable for delays, undeliverable mailers, or damages once the US Postal Service has taken possession of the order. The postage amount is not refundable and is not covered by our 100% Satisfaction guarantee. We do our best to deliver the mailers to USPS within the turnaround days specified upon ordering, but we cannot guarantee anything after USPS takes possession.


DIRECT MAIL CHECKLIST

We have created a simple and easy to understand checklist for your direct mail project.

  1. Format it correct: Download (Excel or CSV) template & format your address correctly as shown below:

    mailing format
  2. Name it mailing.xls. Save the file in Excel (preferred) or csv file format.
  3. Upload this address file along with your artwork after you place the order.
  4. The Address block on your postcard should be white and is as per the USPS guidelines shown below.

    address block
  5. Make it Easy: See below in the template section and download the mailing template to set up the address side.
  6. Don't run Short: Order at least 50 more then your address count. So for e.g. you have 1000 addresses in the mailing list then order the next quantity greater than 1000. OR cut down the address list by at least 50. Click to know more.
  7. Sorry!! We will not process the order if your list contains more addresses than what you ordered.
ARTWORK

Already have the design done then make sure to set it up properly. Use our guideline template to setup a Print Ready PDF. If you do not have a design, then you can also choose us to Design it from concept.

PRODUCTION TIME

Regular is 4 days. For a small rush fee you can select 3 Day, 2 Day and Next business Day options

OUR GUARANTEE

Check out our No Hassle 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Policy


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Targeted direct mail marketing is one of the most cost effective ways to reach your target audience with the highest ROI. Postcard is one of the most widely used product for Direct Mail Marketing. They are simple, straight forward and you have to look at it even if it ends up at the trash bin. So it is hard to ignore.

Since postcards are one of our most popular products, we offer very attractive pricing combined with exceptional quality and fast turnarounds to suit all our customers needs. Even better, save time and money by using our Direct Mail Service. We will Print, Address and Mail your postcards for you. All you have to do is sit back and relax.

Don't have artwork? No Problem!!

Check out our beautiful design templates 4 of them at Design Papa.

SIZE

Finish Size: 8.5x5.5 inch
Artwork Size (with bleeds): 8.75x5.75 inch. Please download our guideline template to setup the artwork and send us a print ready PDF (font outlined & image embedded).

PAPER CHOICE
Choice of:
  1. 14 Pt. Gloss (14 point = 0.014 inch thick): Thick and sturdy. Use UV Coating option for high gloss and protection from scratches if direct Mailed.
  2. 16 Pt. Matt (16 point = 0.016 inch thick): Super thick Premium paper. The matt coating on the paper makes the print comes out looking great. If you need glossy finish then order with UV Coating option and protection from scratches if direct Mailed.
  3. Classy 110lb Matt: A premium choice. The paper has a matte finish.
  4. (Most Widely Used) 100lb Gloss Cover: Roughly 11 point (0.011 inch thick). This is a very nice card stock for most jobs with BUDGET or needs to be direct mailed. Did you know?.. US Postal Service requires 8 point as the minimum thickness for postcards to be direct mailed. So this paper easily meets the requirement.
UV COATING

UV Coating is a high gloss coating or matte coating done after the printing process to protect the ink from getting scratched or smudged. Gloss UV coating makes the print super glossy. We highly recommend you to choose this option if you have Heavy ink coverage and for Direct Mail Marketting.

DIRECT MAIL SERVICE

What is involved in Direct Mail Service?

  1. We verify the graphics for the mail piece, and make sure that the correct Indicia is applied.
  2. We process your mailing list through a specialized USPS approved software which takes care of address correction and does CASS Certification of your address list.
  3. We then perform Move Update using NCOA Link Service to account for change of addresses.
  4. Your addresses are then processed and printed on to the mail pieces.
  5. Your printed mail pieces are then packaged (stacked or banded) in approved USPS containers as per a certain order.
  6. We print all the reports required by USPS for doing bulk mail.
  7. Next we deliver all the mail pieces to the Bulk Mail Facility.

Note: USPS Return service is not available on Standard Bulk Rate. So if you have bad addresses then the mailers won't be returned to sender. If you need that service then choose 1st Class rate.

Disclaimer: PrintPapa is not liable for delays, undeliverable mailers, or damages once the US Postal Service has taken possession of the order. The postage amount is not refundable and is not covered by our 100% Satisfaction guarantee. We do our best to deliver the mailers to USPS within the turnaround days specified upon ordering, but we cannot guarantee anything after USPS takes possession.


DIRECT MAIL CHECKLIST

We have created a simple and easy to understand checklist for your direct mail project.

  1. Format it correct: Download (Excel or CSV) template & format your address correctly as shown below:

    mailing format
  2. Name it mailing.xls. Save the file in Excel (preferred) or csv file format.
  3. Upload this address file along with your artwork after you place the order.
  4. The Address block on your postcard should be white and is as per the USPS guidelines shown below.

    address block
  5. Make it Easy: See below in the template section and download the mailing template to set up the address side.
  6. Don't run Short: Order at least 50 more then your address count. So for e.g. you have 1000 addresses in the mailing list then order the next quantity greater than 1000. OR cut down the address list by at least 50. Click to know more.
  7. Sorry!! We will not process the order if your list contains more addresses than what you ordered.
ARTWORK

Already have the design done then make sure to set it up properly. Use our guideline template to setup a Print Ready PDF. If you do not have a design, then you can also choose us to Design it from concept.

PRODUCTION TIME

Regular is 4 days. For a small rush fee you can select 3 Day, 2 Day and Next business Day options

OUR GUARANTEE

Check out our No Hassle 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Policy

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