Next USPS Rate Change - January 4th 2010

Most users of mailing systems and equipment from Priority Mailing Systems operate one or more electronic postal scales to help determine rates for mailing, shipping and special services. These are convenient devices that improve mailing accuracy and efficiency. Current USPS rates and services can be contained in rate chips (PROMs) that are installed in the scale or smart cards that allow for electronic transfer to your mailing system software.  Our newest digital systems allow you do download updated postage rates simply by connecting an analog phone line directly to your mailing machine.

When the US Postal Service or other carriers change their rates, Priority Mailing Systems makes certain that impacted customers receive the proper rate chip, card or disk prior to the effective date for a quick and simple update solution. Priority Mailing Systems notifies ALL of its electronic scale clients well in advance via the mail (cover letter and a fax/mail back order form). If we do not receive a response, Priority Mailing Systems does attempt to contact those customers by phone to make sure the proper order is placed. Unlike our competitors, we do not assume you want the update, send you the chip and charge your account.

Many Priority Mailing Systems customers are covered by Rate and Structure and/or Software Care Insurance Programs. These customers will automatically receive the update and will not receive a rate order form.  If you are using an Online Services compatible digital mailing system, you may have the ability to download the rate update.  Downloaded updates do not change the postage rates in your mailing system until the effective date of the USPS rate change.

Whether this is a chargeable event for your organization or not, if you DO NOT receive correspondence from Priority Mailing Systems, you should contact us right away to discuss your options.

For additional information on the rate change from the USPS click here