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Bulk Mailing Service

The term "bulk mail" refers to larger quantities of a specific mail piece prepared for mailing at reduced postage. Bulk prices are lower than "single-piece" prices. "Single-piece" means that you pay the full postage price; when you put a stamp on a letter, you're paying the single-piece postage. Many mailers pay single-piece postage even though they are doing large mailings. Why? Because they don’t want to do any extra preparation work—they don’t have the time, or it’s just not cost effective for their business.

APSU Post Office is set up and has the equipment to assist you with your bulk mailing needs. 

For any questions please feel free to contact us at (931) 221-6378, email us at APSUPostOffice@apsu.edu.


Bulk Mail Guidelines

To qualify for certain postage discounts, you must mail a minimum number of pieces:

  • 200 + pieces for Standard, Non-Profit – less than 16 oz.

  • 300 + pieces for Bound Printed Matter – 15 lbs or less

  • 1-3 days delivery time

  • Bills and checks

  • Account statements

  • Handwritten materials

  • Typed materials

  • Personal correspondence

  • 4-14 days delivery time

  • Circulars

  • Advertisements

  • Donation solicitations

  • Newsletters

  • Merchandise

The APSU Post Office has specialized equipment to assist departments with their Bulk mailings and must be processed a specific way in order to qualify for the discounted postage. Please contact us before you start preparing your mailing so we can walk you through the easy to follow steps. We will need an Excel spreadsheet with your addresses emailed to APSUPostOffice@apsu.edu and a signed meter slip with Banner FOAP.

During your preparation process please contact us to give us an advance notice and allow us to properly staff for your mailing day.

APSU Post Office maintains and monitors the Permit #388 for Bulk mailing and must have 1-2 Business days before submitting the finished Bulk mail to USPS.