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5 Myths About The USPS

USPSThere was an article about the USPS on WashingtonPost.com that we felt was worth sharing. Yes, it’s more or less an advertisement from John E. Potter for the USPS, but it’s still interesting. Let’s discuss in comments below after you’ve read it.

Click here to read the article in PDF format.

 

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The New USPS Booklet Tabbing Requirements

Effective September 8th, 2009, the USPS is set to update the requirements for booklet tabbing. If you mail out these types of mailers, it’s crucial you know what these changes are.

Our new video below tells you everything you need to know in only 2 minutes.



 

CLICK HERE for a pdf containing additional information on these new tabbing requirements.

 

The Postage Rate in 1885

StampI came across a really neat website on the history of postage rates and I want to share some fun facts today.

I want to start out by saying I’m not positive the above website is 100% accurate. But it looks like the information is well-researched and documented and, as a result, I feel comfortable posting it on our blog.

Postage Fun Facts:

  • In 1885, postage was 2 cents.
  • In 1898, postcard postage was 1 cent.
  • Postage remained 2 cents for 47 years.
  • The year Ballantine was founded, 1966, postage was 5 cents.

I actually think 2 cents for postage in 1885 sounds like a lot. I don’t know why exactly, but that was just my first impression. But 3 cent postage in 1932 — what a deal!

What do YOU think?