All Things Postal: News, Views, and Rules

[brett02]

I need something in writing to give me the regulation and samples for flats. Where would I be able to find something that non-mailing industry people would understand. I need to show it to our Purchasing Department.

[PB-Jeremy]

brett02,

I'm not exactly sure if this is what you are looking for, but at usps.com, I found this link:

http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2009/pr09_011.htm

Thank you,

Jeremy

[MtnMama]

There's a really great brochure that the USPS publishes called "A Customer's Guide to Preparing Mail".  In it you will find the minimum and maximum dimensions for items to be considered letters, flats or non-machinable items that will require the surcharge.  It's very clear and concise and includes charts and graphics to illustrate the differences.

[PB-MikeH]

MtnMama -

Welcome to the Forum -- and thanks for the link!  That's a terrific brochure... should be on everyone's desk!

  -- Mike

[MtnMama]

Thanks for the welcome. 

I retired in December from the Postal Service after 25 years as a Window Clerk and Financial Accountability Clerk.  We had to be a walking Postal Wikipedia on mailing requirements.  LOL!!

Any help I can give on Postal regulations, just ask.  

[PB-MikeH]

Please weigh in whenever you see a question that's up your alley!! 

The real strength of the forum is in the tremendous pool of knowledge that other users with hands-on experience bring to their answers.  The more the better!!