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The Postal Service has been very disappointed at their efforts to reduce returned First Class mail due to outdated mailing lists. Their requirement that all discounted First Class mailings use one of the update options (NCOA, or an address service endorsement like "Address Service Requested") at least 6 months prior to mailing, has not had a significant effect on the undeliverable mail volume. They suspect mailers are not using the update options, so they have commissioned a study to evaluate the problem. There has been some warning that the Revenue Protection arm of the Postal Service, may be doing on-site investigations of mailers claiming postal discounts, to determine if mailers are, in fact, using National Change of Address, or updating their mailing lists after receiving returns from address endorsement requests. If found non-compliant, you may be responsible for additional postage. Some feel this may spell the end to address endorsements, leaving NCOA as the only option for small mailers. Be sure your in-house mailing list is current before planning a First Class Presort mailing. Call us if you need help deciding between an NCOA service or an address endorsement. A clean mailing list is a wise investment. For questions or further information contact us at: ADDRESSING TIPS Here are some addressing tips you should be aware of when creating your mail addressing files. 1) The USPS has instituted a new method to be used for people that use private mailboxes not associated with the USPS. For people using these services they must now show their mailbox number as PMB 999 (PMB = Private Mailbox). In the past they were using either #999 or Suite 999. 2) Your main address line should only contain the mailing address for the individual or company. Adding extraneous information, such as, directions or building names should be on a separate line or lines. 3) International addresses should always have separate fields for the country and postal code.
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