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Ways to Send Mail & Packages     Send It Within the U.S.       Domestic Delivery Options         Package Services         Bound Printed Matter Prepare Mail & Packages Business Tips & Tools Postage Rates		Bound Printed Matter service is a cost efficient way to mail permanently-bound sheets of advertising, promotional, directory or editorial material such as catalogs and phonebooks.   Can weigh up to 15 pounds. Sheets must be permanently-bound by secure fastenings such as staples, spiral binding, glue or stitching. At least 90% of the sheets must be imprinted by any process other than handwriting or typewriting. Rates are based on weight, distance, and shape. Calculate Postage Find out how much Bound Printed Matter costs. Add Extra Services: Protection in Transit Insured Mail – Insurance against loss or damage for merchandise and gifts. Confirmation of Delivery Delivery Confirmation™ – Provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. Signature Confirmation™ – Provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery, the name of the person who signed for the item, plus signature proof of delivery upon request. Return Receipt for Merchandise – Provides a mailing receipt and a return receipt with the date of delivery and the recipient’s signature. Collect on Delivery – Allows the postage and price of an item to be collected from the recipient by the USPS and given to the mailer. Return Receipt - Provides a postcard with the date of delivery and the recipient’s signature. Restricted Delivery - Confirms that only a specified person (or authorized agent) will receive a piece of mail. Only available with Certified Mail, Insured Mail over $50, or Registered Mail™. Discount Mail Discount rates available for 300 or more pieces of Bound Printed Matter. Business Mail 101 A "How To" primer for discount mail. Learn how to make an informed decision on using discount mail. Related Publications A Customer's Guide to Mailing – Your simple guide to mailing in the U.S. Bound Printed Matter, Quick Service Guide (PDF) Bound Printed Matter, Quick Service Guide (HTML) Bound Printed Matter Rates (PDF) Bound Printed Matter Rates (HTML) Download Adobe Acrobat Reader

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