An in-depth examination of the abbreviation ℅, which stands for 'care of' or 'in care of,' used primarily for addressing mail and correspondence.
The term 'Frank' refers to the authorization to send mail without postage. While not postmarked, it serves a similar role in verifying mailing.
A comprehensive overview of a Franking Machine, a device used in postal services for automated stamping and mailing. Includes definitions, history, types, and applications.
Explore the historical context, types, key events, importance, and applications of indicia, the printed mark on an envelope or package that indicates postage payment.
Mail Redirect is a postal service that redirects mail to a new address. It resembles mail forwarding but is often specifically used within the context of postal services to ensure that mail reaches its intended recipient even after they have changed addresses.
PLANET is an acronym for Postal Alpha Numeric Encoding Technique, a barcode system used by the United States Postal Service (USPS) for mailpiece tracking before the advent of more advanced systems.
Comprehensive understanding of Postage Due, its historical context, types, key events, explanations, and examples.
An in-depth examination of the key differences between postage meters, which print postage directly, and stamp machines, which dispense pre-printed stamps.
A detailed explanation of the process of sending mail back to the sender when delivery fails due to insufficient postage or other issues.
A Sorting Facility is a location where mail and packages are categorized and organized by destination before being delivered to post offices or distribution centers.
Certified Mail service is a U.S. Postal Service offering that provides proof of mailing and delivery, available with additional features like return receipt and restricted delivery at an extra cost.
A comprehensive look at Dead Letters, mail that cannot be delivered to the recipient or returned to the sender.
A Special Service Offered by the U.S. Postal System Allowing Computer-Generated Messages to be Sent and Converted into Physical Letters
Library Rate is a special postage rate for mailing books and other educational materials between libraries and colleges. Packages must be marked as library rate.
An in-depth look at nonstandard mail, covering its definition, characteristics, considerations, charges, and examples.
Postmarks are cancellations affixed on stamps by the U.S. Postal Service to indicate the usage and validity of the postage, providing legal evidence of the mailing date and location.
Understand the Presort First-Class Mail service offered by the U.S. Postal Service, which provides a reduced rate for bulk first-class mailings meeting specific sorting and volume requirements.
Registered Mail is a premium service offered by the U.S. Postal Service that ensures the safest way to send valuables, by providing proof of mailing and delivery, and up to $25,000 of insurance.
Detailed information about the Special Delivery service offered by the U.S. Postal Service, including its features, exclusion of Express Mail, and handling on Sundays and holidays.
Comprehensive overview of State Distribution Centers (SDCs), the main postal hubs that manage and distribute mail within a state.
Materials that cannot be accepted by the U.S. Postal Service due to restrictions on size, weight, or contents.
