First Class Postcards

How to design a first class postcard—consider these layouts (for the mail panel side)

Most room for your message
Best positioning for your message
Getting the lowest automation rate for a postcard

A mailing that includes at least 500 automation compatible post cards qualifies for automation rates that average $0.23 if the postcard is within the USPS “card” dimensions. These are attractive postage rates compared to the average $0.37 cost for a larger “letter-sized” postcard. And, first-class gets your message out quickly—between one to three days across the US.

3.5" x 5" minimum postcard; click to enlarge

4.25" x 5.5" standard postcard; click to enlarge

4.25" x6" maximum postcard; click to enlarge

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We wanted to design the Community National Bank merger guidebook using a non-traditional horizontal orientation. Before presenting it to the client, we ran the proposed design by Mailrite, which we always do. By taking this extra step, we discovered that we could save our client over $4,300 on postage just by changing the dimensions ever so slightly to meet postal regulations. In addition to maintaining the integrity of the design, we ended up saving our client a ton of money on postage. I highly recommend Mailrite for any mailing project. When it comes to direct mail projects, they always deliver!

Jim Hickey Vice President/Account Service, Communicators Group

We don’t consider Mailrite a vendor, but a member of our team, an integral part of our organization. They think through our strategic objectives with us and work to find the most effective and least expensive way to achieve them. We feel fortunate to have them as a resource.

Maria Basescu Trustee, Windmill Hill Pinnacle Association

We use Mailrite as a fulfillment service for our annual Garden Calendar. We chose Mailrite after years of inadequate service by other companies and have been extremely happy with the great work they do for us. From the beginning, Gary worked with us to find out what our needs were, how to avoid the problems we had previously experienced, and how to do the job in the most economical way possible. I especially appreciate the brainstorming Mailrite does on our behalf, whether it’s providing suggestions on how to manage ordering and mailing our calendar better or expanding the scope of what we’re doing. Everyone on the staff I’ve dealt with has been wonderful – courteous, knowledgeable, and prompt problem solvers. The number of complaints I receive from our customers since working with Mailrite has dropped dramatically, which makes my work life easier!

Ellen Weeks Administrative Assistant, UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery, and Urban Forestry Program

Grace Cottage Hospital has been a Mailrite client for over twelve years, and we’ve never once been disappointed in their expert service, professionalism, and rapid response time. We’ve always been treated as if we’re their only customer! They bend over backwards to get the job done, and to get it done correctly and fast. Everyone at Mailrite knows the business, and they know it well. It’s only recently that it’s come to my attention that Mailrite provides services that extend far beyond just sending out our bulk mailings, and I’m very excited about the prospect of using more of their expertise to help Grace Cottage Hospital reach a larger target audience in a more effective way.

Andrea E. Seaton VP, Planning & Development, Grace Cottage Hospital

We deeply appreciate the fact that Mailrite took the time to learn a good deal about our organization and our donor base before they began working on our year-end campaign. They were then in constant communication with us and worked side-by-side with us until we were all happy with the finished product. They were conscientious, available whenever we needed them, and seemingly unflappable. We were absolutely satisfied with the results of our campaign and would recommend Mailrite to others.

Elissa Haskins-Vaughan Director of Membership, Hancock Shaker Village

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