WASHINGTON - Volume discounts and free additional weight are included in proposed mailing standards changes the U.S. Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today. These two incentives are designed to retain and grow profitable mail volume and were originally filed with the price changes proposed in July.
Reply Rides Free encourages the inclusion of marketing messages in bill and statement mailings, and payment of bills using the mail. For qualifying customers, a 1.2-ounce piece is charged the 1-ounce price if a reply envelope or card is included in the mailing.
The Saturation Mail/High Density Incentive Program provides rebates for volume growth over 5 percent for frequent mailers of Saturation or High Density Standard Mail letters and flats.
Proposed changes also include a small increase in the threshold below which the Move Update assessment charge applies. If approved by the PRC, the measures outlined in the filing take effect on Jan. 2, 2011.
"Innovations like the Reply Rides Free and Saturation Mail incentive programs reinforce the value of mail, help retain volume, and provide opportunities to grow the business," says Paul Vogel, president, Mailing and Shipping Services.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
More detailed information on the filing will soon be available online at http://pe.usps.com/FederalRegisterNotices.asp
Reply Rides Free encourages the inclusion of marketing messages in bill and statement mailings, and payment of bills using the mail. For qualifying customers, a 1.2-ounce piece is charged the 1-ounce price if a reply envelope or card is included in the mailing.
The Saturation Mail/High Density Incentive Program provides rebates for volume growth over 5 percent for frequent mailers of Saturation or High Density Standard Mail letters and flats.
Proposed changes also include a small increase in the threshold below which the Move Update assessment charge applies. If approved by the PRC, the measures outlined in the filing take effect on Jan. 2, 2011.
"Innovations like the Reply Rides Free and Saturation Mail incentive programs reinforce the value of mail, help retain volume, and provide opportunities to grow the business," says Paul Vogel, president, Mailing and Shipping Services.
The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
More detailed information on the filing will soon be available online at http://pe.usps.com/FederalRegisterNotices.asp
