Delivery Point Mail Services provides an array of parcel shipping options, guaranteeing flexibility, convenience, reliability, along with competitive pricing.

Parcel Product Guidelines

Our dedicated client service experts collaborate closely with clients to identify the most suitable delivery and cost-effective solution tailored to each project. We take out the complexities associated with processing and mailing parcels.

DPMS excels in efficient parcel manifesting with the flexibility to opt for either front-end or post-production label production, accommodating all mail classes. Our manifesting process includes the weighing, identification, sorting, and preparation of parcels, encompassing Priority Mail, Ground Advantage, Parcel Select, Bound Printed Matter, and more. Our goal is to achieve the highest level of saturation and competitive pricing.

Through seamless integration with the United States Postal Service Electronic Verification System (eVS), DPMS commingles packages of varying dimensions, weights, configurations, and mail classes, providing a comprehensive and streamlined solution.

  • Bound Printed Matter (BPM)
  • Ground Advantage
  • Marketing Parcels
  • Parcel Select and Parcel Select Lightweight
  • Priority Mail
  • Non-Profit Parcels

Unlock the full potential of Bound Printed Matter (BPM) through Delivery Point Mail Services and discover a seamless solution tailored to meet your mailing requirements. Here are essential considerations to make the most of your BPM mailings:

Basic Content Standards:

  • BPM materials should consist of advertising, promotional, directory, or editorial content.
  • Securely bind your sheets using permanent fastenings like staples, spiral binding, glue, or stitching.
  • Ensure that the materials adhere to a weight limit of 15 pounds.

Addressing Requirements:

  • Include a properly formatted and positioned delivery address with the correct ZIP Code or ZIP+4 code.
  • Display the sender’s return address, except for unendorsed BPM.

Content Composition:

  • At least 90% of BPM sheets should be imprinted using a process other than handwriting or typewriting.
  • Personal correspondence and stationery items do not fall within the BPM classification.

Mailing Restrictions:

  • BPM should not be classified as First-Class Mail or Periodicals unless permitted under specific regulations.
  • Please note that BPM does not guarantee delivery within specified timeframes and may experience deferred service.

Tracking:

  • BPM parcels with alternative address formats may be eligible for USPS Tracking but should not bear ancillary service endorsements.

Postal Inspection:

  • Be aware that BPM is subject to postal inspection, regardless of physical closure. Mailing articles at BPM prices signifies your consent to postal inspection of the contents.

IMpb Compliance:

  • Compliance with Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) standards is obligatory for presorted BPM parcels.
  • BPM destination entry prices apply to mailings prepared as per specified guidelines and addressed for delivery within the service area of a destination network distribution center, sectional center facility, or delivery unit.

Unlock the advantages of BPM for your bulk presorted advertising, promotional, directory, or editorial materials. By following these guidelines and leveraging Delivery Point Mail Services, you can maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in your BPM mailings.

Discover the benefits of Ground Advantage, the enhanced ground shipping service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) and Delivery Point Mail Service. We’re committed to providing you with a seamless, reliable, and cost-effective way to ship your packages swiftly across the entire continental United States. Here’s what you need to know:

Origin Entry Services:

  • Ground Advantage combines USPS Retail Ground, Parcel Select Ground, and First-Class Package Service for efficient shipping.

Maximum Weight:

  • Ground Advantage accepts packages weighing up to 70 lbs.

Weight Calculation:

  • For items over 15.999 oz, rates are calculated by the pound (lb), rounded up to the nearest pound.

Maximum Size:

  • The maximum combined length and girth is 130 inches.

Business Convenience:

  • Business customers can use USPS Ground Advantage return service, offering various return options for added convenience.

Insurance:

  • Enjoy $100 insurance coverage for both outbound and return shipments.
  • Opt for additional coverage up to $5,000 to protect your merchandise against loss or damage.

Tracking:

  • Ground Advantage includes tracking service for your shipments.

Coverage Area:

  • Ship to all 50 states, U.S. military bases, territories, possessions, and Freely Associated States.

Hazardous Materials:

  • Ground Advantage is the preferred choice for shipping hazardous materials (HAZMAT) not transportable by air. Specific regulations apply.

Dimensional Weight (DIM):

  • DIM weight rates apply to large, lightweight packages.
  • Calculate DIM weight by multiplying Length x Width x Height and dividing by 166.
  • If DIM weight exceeds actual package weight, charges are based on the DIM weight price.

Explore the benefits of USPS Marketing Parcels, a specialized mailing service offered by Delivery Point Mail Services as a trusted workshare service provider for the United States Postal Service. Tailored to accommodate your unique mailing needs, this service includes items that don’t meet the criteria for First-Class classification and aren’t required to be sent as such. Here’s what you need to know:

Key Specifications:

  • Maximum Weight: Less than 16 ounces.
  • Maximum Dimensions: 12 inches in length, 9 inches in height, and 2 inches in thickness.
  • Size Limit: Commercially priced mailpieces (except Parcel Select) should not exceed a combined length and girth measurement of 108 inches.
  • IMpb Requirement: Marketing Mail parcels must display the correct Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb).

Usage Guidelines:

  • USPS Marketing Parcels, whether regular or nonprofit, cannot be used for “fulfillment purposes.” This means they shouldn’t be used to send items specifically purchased or requested by a mailer’s customer.

Inspection of Contents:

  • Marketing Parcels are not sealed against postal inspection. Regardless of physical closure, mailing articles at USPS Marketing Parcels prices signifies the mailer’s consent to postal inspection of the contents.

Experience the convenience and flexibility of USPS Marketing Parcels for your unique mailing needs. With clear specifications and guidelines, you can efficiently send your items with confidence.

Discover the difference between Parcel Select and Parcel Select Lightweight, two reliable ground delivery services provided by Delivery Point Mail Services in collaboration with the United States Postal Service. Both options offer a cost-effective way to send parcels, with unique specifications tailored to your shipping needs. Here’s what you need to know:

Weight and Size Specifications:

  • Parcel Select Lightweight®: Ideal for lightweight parcels weighing less than 16 ounces, with a maximum combined length and girth of 108 inches.
  • Parcel Select: Designed for packages with a maximum weight limit of 70 lbs and a maximum combined length and girth of 140 inches.
  • Dimensional (DIM) Weight: For packages larger than 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches), calculate DIM weight by multiplying Length x Width x Height and dividing by 166. If DIM weight exceeds actual package weight, DIM weight pricing applies.

Mailing Content Standards:

  • Both Parcel Select services accommodate mailable items that aren’t sent as First-Class Mail or required to be.

Delivery and Return Addresses:

  • Every Parcel Select and Parcel Select Lightweight mailpiece must include a delivery address with the correct ZIP Code or ZIP+4 code. Additionally, each piece should display the sender’s return address.

IMpb Standards:

  • All Parcel Select and Parcel Select Lightweight mailpieces must have an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb).

Inspection of Contents:

  • These packages are not sealed against postal inspection. Mailing articles at Parcel Select prices indicates consent to postal inspection of contents.

Key Features:

  • Offers a cost-effective and reliable shipping solution.
  • Includes USPS Tracking® at no additional cost.
  • Does not incur fuel, residential, or Saturday surcharges.
  • Provides delivery to all U.S. addresses, including PO boxes and military addresses.
  • Combines parcel consolidation expertise and services with Delivery Point Mail Services’ extensive ground delivery network.

Experience the convenience, affordability, and reliability of Parcel Select and Parcel Select Lightweight for your shipping needs. Trust us to provide seamless ground delivery services that meet your expectations.

Experience the efficiency of Priority Mail, your reliable choice for swift shipping. Whether you’re sending lightweight letters or packages weighing up to 70 pounds, Priority Mail ensures your items reach their destination quickly. Here’s what you need to know:

Fast Delivery Time:

  • Priority Mail aims to deliver within 1 to 3 business days, providing expedited service.
  • Please note that USPS doesn’t guarantee specific delivery times.

Weight and Size Specifications:

  • Priority Mail has a maximum weight limit of 70 lbs.
  • Most mailpieces can have a maximum size of 108 inches in combined length and girth.
  • Regardless of size, the maximum mailable weight remains 70 pounds.

Dimensional Weight Standards:

  • For large, lightweight packages exceeding 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches), calculate DIM weight by multiplying Length x Width x Height and dividing by 166.
  • If DIM weight exceeds actual package weight, you’ll be charged based on the DIM weight price.

IMpb Standards:

  • All Priority Mail letters and flat pieces must bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb).

Inspection of Contents:

  • Priority Mail items are sealed against postal inspection, ensuring the privacy and security of your shipments.

Key Features:

  • Fast Delivery Time: Expect your packages within 1 to 3 business days.
  • USPS Tracking®: Enjoy complimentary tracking and receive up to $100 of insurance coverage for most deliveries.
  • No Surcharges: Priority Mail doesn’t incur fuel, residential, or Saturday surcharges.
  • Extensive Coverage: We deliver to every U.S. address, including PO boxes and military addresses.

Choose Priority Mail with Delivery Point Mail Services as your trusted partner for efficient and secure deliveries. Experience the advantages of swift and reliable shipping for all your mailing needs.

Unlock the benefits of Nonprofit Parcels, a cost-effective way for authorized organizations to send printed materials at reduced USPS Marketing Mail rates. Here’s what you need to know:

Eligibility and Authorization:

  • To qualify for nonprofit mail rates, an organization must meet specific criteria set by the USPS and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
  • Generally, eligible organizations include charitable, religious, educational, scientific, and certain other nonprofit entities with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Non-profit organizations must obtain non-profit authorization from the USPS to qualify for non-profit postage rates.
  • This authorization ensures compliance with USPS regulations and eligibility for reduced rates.
  • Nonprofit mailings require a nonprofit mailing permit, obtained from the USPS, which grants access to nonprofit postage rates and ensures USPS compliance.

Domestic Mail:

  • Nonprofit postage rates apply exclusively to domestic mail and do not extend to international mail.

Specifications for Non-Profit Marketing Parcels:

  • Maximum Weight: Less than 16 ounces.
  • Maximum Dimensions: 12 inches in length, 9 inches in height, and 2 inches in thickness.
  • Commercial-priced mailpieces (excluding Parcel Select) must not exceed a combined length and girth measurement of 108 inches.
  • Non-Profit Marketing Parcels require the correct Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb).

Mandatory Marking:

  • To qualify for nonprofit mail rates, the following marking is obligatory: “NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION,” “NONPROFIT ORG,” or “NONPROFIT” must appear within the imprint indicia, precanceled stamp, meter impression, or in close proximity to the postage area.

Content-Based Eligibility:

  • Content-based eligibility restrictions may affect the mailing of certain products and advertisements at nonprofit USPS Marketing Mail prices.

Restrictions:

  • Nonprofit Parcels, whether regular or nonprofit, cannot be used for “fulfillment purposes” (e.g., sending items specifically purchased or requested by a mailer’s customer).

Inspection of Contents:

  • Non-Profit Parcels are not sealed against postal inspection. Mailing articles at USPS Non-Profit pricing implies the mailer’s consent to postal inspection of the contents.

Non-profit organizations play a vital role in addressing societal issues and advocating for positive change. By leveraging nonprofit mail rates and adhering to USPS guidelines, these organizations can efficiently communicate their mission and engage with their supporters while keeping costs in check.

Parcel Insights: Essential Information for Streamlined Shipping

Leveraging our extensive experience and commitment to service, Delivery Point Mail Services provides valuable insights to empower your shipping needs.

What is domestic shipping?

This encompasses all locations within the United States and U.S. Territories, spanning Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and military bases (APO/FPO/DPO). Our service offerings encompass a diverse range of options for shipping goods and parcels, tailored to customer requirements.

What are the most common domestic shipping options?

DPMS offers several parcel shipping options that allow you to choose the solution that meets your business needs.

Domestic Package Types:

  • Priority Mail
  • Ground Advantage
  • Bound Printed Matter
  • Marketing Parcel
  • Parcel Select
  • Parcel Select Lightweight
  • Non-Profit Parcels and Flats
  • Flats

How is domestic shipping pricing calculated?

Our pricing structure takes into account several key factors, including the package’s weight, product specifications, dimensions, and the designated delivery zone. Furthermore, we enhance our service offering by providing the convenience of parcel pick-up.

Domestic Shipping Service Options?

Our goal is to deliver an extensive service portfolio, whether in pre or post-production, covering a diverse array of solutions, including:

  • Data Processing: We provide efficient data processing services to streamline your shipping and mailing operations.
  • Label Printing: Benefit from our label printing services for clear and efficient package identification.
  • Pick-Up: Enjoy the convenience of package pick-up at your location, saving you time and effort.
  • Labeling: Our labeling services ensure accurate and professional packaging for your shipments.
  • Parcel Consolidation: We specialize in combining parcels to maximize cost savings through further discounts.
  • All Domestic Shipping Options: Explore a diverse selection of domestic shipping options tailored to your specific needs.
  • Nationwide Delivery: We offer reliable delivery services to every corner of the United States and its territories, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and military bases (APO/FPO/DPO).

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