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MailVanguard Printing, LLCPO Box 4560Ithaca, NY 14850

Phone607.272.1212 Email info@vanguardprintingllc.comWebwww.vanguardprintingllc.com

Vanguard Adds Value

When the final product rolls off the finishing line, our job is not finished. It is critical that we provide the best platform for delivery of the final product to it’s destination. In a recent order, the client needed to have their catalogs mailed to 237 different locations. Our distribution/logistics team, headed by Duane Johnson, reviewed the mailing requirements and came up with a plan that provided the client $4,326 in savings. Not only did the client save money, but the processing time was also cut by up to 4 days over what the client experienced with another printer last year.

Where your impression counts.

Where your impression counts.

NEW RATES Effective April 17, 2011

While legal maneuvers over periodicals cost coverage and 5 day delivery continue, the new rates requested by the USPS and approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission do take effect April 17, 2011.

First Class

Overall increase 1.7%

While the first class stamp remains at 44 cents, additional ounces go from .17 each to .20 each.

1st Class flats up 5.3% 1st Class parcels up 3.8% 1st Class presort letters up 1.8% International up 4.0%

Standard Mail

Overall increase 1.7%

Flats increase 0.8% (below average increase, trying to foster growth).

Periodicals

Overall increase 1.8% outside county (above average increase for origin pallets, to promote efficiency). Overall increase 1.1% inside county

Package Services

Overall increase 1.7% - Bound Printed Matter Flats just 0.7%

As with all rate increases, there are multiple line items for each mailing statement in a class, and your mailing profile will effect the rate increase up or down.

For more specific information on all rates go to: http://pe.usps.com and look on the left column for *NEW* April 17, 2011 Pricing Information Domestic Excel File International Excel File Downloadable Files FINAL Postage Statements

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USPS Focus Mtg April 21 charles.c.mancuso@usps.gov (Free event in NYC) Natl Postal Forum May 1-4 www.npf.org (Postal Forum in San Diego) USPS Focus Mtg July 14 charles.c.mancuso@usps.gov (Free USPS event in NYC) NY Postal Customer Council Log on to gnypcc@usps.gov for more information and a schedule.

EDUCATION

There are many ways to learn more. Local PCCs have seminars; there are live webinars online and all are free.

To find the latest and find out how to join, please go to: http://ribbs.usps.gov/

Postal Service Relaxes Upcoming Requirements for Automation Prices

Recognizing ongoing concerns about mailers’ readiness for broader adoption of the Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb®), the USPS® has decided that automation discounts for mail with POSTNET barcodes will continue to be offered beyond May 2011.

The announcement, made following consultation with key industry leaders, means that mailers also may continue to use the POSTNET barcode for reply mail (such as Business Reply Mail (BRM), QBRM and Permit Reply Mail) and PLANET Code® for Confirm® Service.

The relaxing of requirements beyond the planned May POSTNET retirement time-frame allows for an easier transition to the full use of the IMb while continuing receiving automation discounts.

When a new implementation date is announced, Vanguard will provide updated information for you.

Once again, we are here to help. Don’t hesitate to call. Act Now.