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.
I 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!
Even though your print & mail vendor is probably handling the Intelligent Mail Barcode details for you, it can’t hurt to know how to read and decode the IMB.
Secondly, we receive a steady flow of traffic to our blog from people searching for information on how to read the IMB.
After watching the 4 minute video below, you’ll know exactly how to do so.
Do you have a question about the Intelligent Mail Barcode? Email Matt Cote: matt (at) ballantine.com
I came across a really neat website on the 
