Why spend extra time and money having us ship discs to a mail house when we can mail them directly to your customer list?
Our direct mail services team is in-house, so we can start the fulfillment process the second your project is complete.
We're experts on postal rules and regulations, presorting, and postage discounts, so you'll get the best possible mailing rates. And since our direct mail team works in the same building as our replication plant, we make it easy to ship your discs to meet your schedule.
The Lowest Postage Rates– Delivered.
We’re experts on postal rules and regulations, presorting, and postage discounts, so you’ll get the best possible mailing rates. We use USPS-certified CASS address standardization software to provide significant postal rate discounts and maximize delivery efficiency.
The Most Packaging Options– Delivered.
Because content-heavy projects are often more economical on disc than on paper, we offer several lightweight, custom CD-ROM and DVD packages designed specifically for mailing, including a selection of jackets and wallets. We also print postcards, letters, and sell sheets and personalize them with anything from marketing key codes to usernames for subscription and membership programs.
Direct Mail Pricing for Jackets & Wallets
QTY.
PRICE
1,000
$575
3,000
$725
5,000
$900
10,000
$1,350
25,000
$2,275
Costs include list processing, ink jetting of address directly onto product, presorting and bundling to USPS specifications, and delivering to the post office. *USPS Postage is additional (as little as 43¢ each - call your Product Specialist to find out more).
Direct Mail Pricing for DVD Cases
QTY.
PRICE
1,000
$725
3,000
$968
5,000
$1,200
10,000
$2,050
25,000
$3,550
Costs include list processing, address label printing and application, presorting and bundling to USPS specifications, and delivering to the post office. *USPS Postage is additional (as little as 63¢ each - call your Product Specialist to find out more).
All postage fees must be paid in advance!
For complete details on our delivery policy, click here, or call your Product Specialist.
Important information
Due to the many options available and the varying weight of packages, every direct mail project requires a custom quote. We will need to receive your mailing list ten working days before the scheduled mail drop date. Our standard turn time for mailing is five working days from the completion of your project and receipt of your postage payment. Requiring payment for postage prior to mailing is standard practice in the direct mail industry.
Q: What is the difference between Direct Mail Services and Drop Shipping? Direct Mail Services involves mailing identical pieces via USPS to a list of U.S. mailing addresses. Product that is Drop Shipped is sent in varying quantities, with specific per-piece shipping instructions, using a variety of carriers and/or over a period of time. back to top
Q: What will happen when I send my mailing list to Disc Makers?
When we receive your mailing list, we will process your list with software certified by the USPS in order to obtain the lowest possible postage rate for your mailing. (The USPS offers significant discounts for mail that has been printed with automation barcodes and prepared in presort order.) Within two days, your Project manager will fax you a postage statement. We will require a check for the full postage amount before we will mail your discs. When your discs are finished, they will be ink-jetted with your address information, and mailed within five days. back to top
Q: How should I provide my mailing list?
Your mailing list should be sent to Disc Makers via email or on disc in an ASCII delimited format. In addition the zipped download file will contain a Sample Mailing List as well as Mailing List Worksheet you can use to format your own list.
If you still require additional assistance or aren't sure about how to provide your mailing list call us at 1-800-237-6666. We'd be more than happy to assist you. back to top
Q: My mailing list is messy and the information does not consistently reside in the same field. Some lists contain duplicate records. Can you field match and merge/purge my mailing list?
Yes. Disc Makers' Direct Mail Department can standardize your list and omit duplicate entries for $75/hr. back to top
Q: Should I mail my CDs First Class or Standard mail?
Depending on the weight of each package, and the distribution of the addresses on your mailing list, First Class Mail is going to be around 50% to 100% more expensive than Standard Mail. First Class Mail will generally arrive in 2—5 days, while Standard Mail can take as long as 15 days. back to top
Q: What is an indicia, and why do I need one on my mailer?
An indicia (also called a permit imprint) is an imprinted designation on mail that denotes postage payment. The indicia is printed in the upper right-hand corner where the postage stamp would be. It indicates whether the mailing is First Class or Standard. It also shows the Post Office of origin, and the Account Permit Number. In order to mail your CDs at the discounted rates offered by the USPS, it is necessary to have an indicia printed in the upper right hand corner of your packaging. As part of your direct mail package, Disc Makers will provide one for you. Please call us for details. (1-800-237-6666) back to top
Q: How much space should I leave in my label design for the indicia and the address?
A 2" x 4" white space must be allotted for Disc Makers to include the return address, mailing address, and indicia. If you have prepared your design files to pre-print the return address directly on the product, please place the return address outside of this 2" x 4" white space. back to top
Q: Why do I have to pay for postage before my mailing begins? Can you just invoice me for the postage?
Requiring postage up front is standard practice in the Direct Mail industry. This is because the cost of the postage, which can be more than the cost of the entire printing job, is passed directly to the customer with no mark-up. All postage fees must be paid in advance! For complete details on our delivery policy, click here, or call your Product Specialist. back to top
Q: My CDs are finished and I'm in a hurry to have them mailed. Can I put my postage amount on a credit card?
Sorry, we can not accept credit cards for postage. Disc Makers does not "re-sell" postage at a profit. We simply pass your postage check along to the Post Office. back to top
