This old standby marketing medium is once again proving itself to be a critical form of communication in this new era. As a form of direct mail, postcards have been and will continue to be used by:
- The Healthcare Industry
- Government Agencies
- Political Candidates and Public Officials
- The Pharmaceutical Industry
- Retailers
- Consumer Service Providers
- Schools, Colleges, and Universities
Additionally, the travel and tourism industry is booming again! Expect every industry from the airlines to the hospitality industry, to major travel destinations and tourist attractions to want to print and sell postcards.
Direct Mail Terms & Important Information
Mailer Size & Quantity Guidelines
Postcard - Not less than 3.5" x 5" or more than 6" x 9"
Letter - Maximum allowable size for a letter is 6.125" x 11.5"
Flat - More than 11.5 inches long, or more than 6.125 high, but not more than 15 inches long, or more than 12 inches high. The length of a flat-size mail piece is the longest dimension. The height is the dimension perpendicular to the length.
First Class Presorted - Minimum 500 mail pieces to qualify for the first class presorted rate.
Marketing Mail Presorted - Previously named standard mail by the USPS. Minimum 200 mail pieces to qualify for the marketing mail presorted rate.
Nonprofit (NP) Presorted - Minimum 200 mail pieces to qualify for the NP presorted rate.
Nonprofit postage (NP) - Your company must be registered as a nonprofit with USPS, and the name and return address must match that registration exactly.
Postage will be calculated at the actual cost. Once your list is processed, you will receive a final invoice, with actual postage included, via email. This email will contain a payment link to pay by electronic check or credit card (3.5% surcharge). Once payment is received in full, we will deliver to the USPS.
Standard Features
Full-Color, Printed Two Sides, 12pt Gloss Heavy Cardstock, No Proof, Trim to size
Quantity: 25 to 100,000
Stock: 12pt Cardstock
Size: 6 x 4
Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
Number of Sides: 1 Sided or 2 Sided
Ink Colors: Full Color
Turnaround: Standard
Packaging: Bulk in Cartons
Options
Quantity: 25 to 100,000 (For quantities over 100,000 please email sales@masterprintinggroup.com or call 216.351.2246
Stock: 12pt Cardstock
Size: 6 x 4, 6 x 4.25, 7 x 5, 8.5 x 5.5, 9 x 6, 11 x 6, 11 x 8.5
Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
Number of Sides: 1 Sided or 2 Sided
Ink Colors: Full Color
Custom Shape: Create custom shaped die, Use my existing die
Shrink Wrap: Bundles of 25, 50, 100, or 250
Mailing Services: No, Yes - See “Direct Mail Terms & Important Information” section below
Union Bug: We are a Proud Union printing plant and members of the NORTHEAST OHIO ALLIED PRINTING TRADES COUNCIL. Choose this option and we will place our Allied Trades Union Label on your printing
Eco Logo: We practice eco-responsible production and recycling in our plant, use paper from certified managed forests, soy-based ink, chemistry-free plate processing, and more! Choose yes under the Eco Logo Option and we will place our eco-friendly logo on your print product.
Soft Proof: PDF Proof
Turnaround: Standard - See “Turnaround Times Graphic” for reference
Packaging: Bulk in Cartons
Optional Labels
File Preparation
Please submit files as single-page or two-page PDF documents.
Custom Quotes & Design Services
If you can’t find the options you are looking for please use the Custom Printing Quote option in the main navigation menu above. Be sure to include the size, stock, quantity, coatings, finishing options, and any important details needed to provide an accurate quote. Please allow 24 hours for the estimate to be completed.
