In the world of direct mail, postage costs can quickly add up and eat into your marketing budget. That’s where mail commingling comes in. It’s a process that allows you to combine your mail with other businesses’ mail to achieve significant postage savings. Here’s a step-by-step overview of how mail commingling works:
Step 1: Collection and Preparation
Once you’ve finalized your direct mail pieces, they are collected and prepared for commingling. This involves sorting and organizing the mail based on USPS regulations and requirements.
Step 2: Transportation to a Commingling Facility
The prepared mail is then transported to a commingling facility. These facilities are strategically located near USPS processing centers to ensure efficient delivery.
Step 3: Consolidation
At the commingling facility, your mail is combined with mail from other businesses. This consolidation process allows for maximum postage savings as the combined volume qualifies for discounted postage rates.
Step 4: Sorting and Barcoding
The consolidated mail is sorted and barcoded according to USPS guidelines. Barcoding ensures accurate tracking and delivery of your mail pieces throughout the USPS mail stream.
Step 5: Destination Entry
After sorting, the mail is entered into the USPS mail stream at the destination entry point closest to the final recipients. This eliminates the need for the mail to travel long distances, reducing delivery time and costs.
Step 6: Delivery
The USPS delivers the commingled mail to the intended recipients. With improved tracking capabilities, you can easily monitor the progress of your mail and ensure timely delivery.
By utilizing mail commingling, you can achieve significant postage savings. The combined volume of mail from multiple businesses allows for discounted postage rates, resulting in substantial cost reductions. Additionally, the streamlined process of commingling eliminates unnecessary transportation and reduces delivery time.
Ready to save on your postage costs and improve your direct mail campaigns?
Contact us at 800-441-7804 or email sales@royalalliances.com to learn how mail commingling can benefit your business.