Stamps
Postage Stamp Denominations
Postage stamps are available in the following denominations:What is an indicia?
An Indicia is one of the most popular ways to indicate, on the mailing panel side of a mail piece, that the postage has been paid. The other two methods include stamps or metering, Indicias are especially useful for high volume mailings. An indicia is an imprinted designation on mail that denotes postage payment, permit number and mailing classification. It usually looks something like this and is printed directly on the mail piece:
PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID City, ST Permit No. |
Permit Imprint (Indicia)
General Standards
Definition
A mailer may be authorized to mail material without affixing postage when payment is made at the time of mailing from a permit imprint advance deposit account established with USPS for that purpose. This payment method may be used for postage and extra service fees for Express Mail (electronic verification system "eVS" only), Priority Mail (including Critical Mail), First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, Package Services, and Parcel Select. This method is not available for Periodicals and must not be used to pay postage on any mailpiece that is designed for reply purposes (except for permit reply mail under ).What is a mailing permit? Do I need to get my own permit for mass mailing and postage discounts?
A USPS mailing permit is permit assigned by a single post office for a single class of bulk mailing. It allows one to enjoy postal discounts for mass mailings. You probably don’t need one of your own and you can use Roadrunner Mailing Service's permit for FREE when we mail for you. In 2008 the cost for your own permit is $180 to register and $180 for the annual fee so the first year will cost you $360 and it really doesn’t make sense to get your own permit unless you do many mailings each year. If you’re considering your own permit, call one of our account executives first, we can probably save you some money.
Precanceled Stamps
Precanceled stamps are stamps meant specifically for bulk mailings. Using precanceled stamps on your mail is an easy way to get started with bulk mail. Many first-time mailers use precanceled stamps. Also, some mailers believe envelopes with stamps get noticed and opened before other pieces of mail. You can use that to your advantage by using precanceled stamps when sending bulk mailings.
What is Philately?
Philately is the collection and study of postage and imprinted stamps.