USPS® MAY 2015 RATE CHANGE WEBINAR May 28, 2015
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We will start at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
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Questions may be submitted in the upper right hand side of your screen.
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You can submit questions throughout the event.
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All questions will be answered at the end of the session as time permits.
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A summary FAQ document will be sent to all registrants after the event .
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866-294-4838 or
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Live Event Support phone numbers Download today’s slide presentation
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847-944-7303 Reference Confirmation #: 9582817
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How to Answer Polling Questions .
Do you use the first class meter rate?
Please select your answer here, and click Submit
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Please select your answer in the middle of your screen
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Please don’t type your answers into the Q&A Box.
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2015 Postal Rate Guide Poster Print it out & display it near your mailing system as a quick reference on the most up-to-date prices.
Free download 3 options: 1) Available now on Resource List on your console
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http://www2.neopostinc.com/May_Rate_Guide
3) Webinar follow up email with link
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Our Speakers Kevin O’Connor Vice President, Mailroom Solutions
Ralph Mezzoni Director, Mailroom Solutions
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Agenda • May 2015 Rate Change Highlights • May 2015 Rate Change Detail • Frequently Asked Questions
• Resources and Information • Q&A
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Polling Question # 1
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May May2015 2015Rate RateChange ChangeHighlights Highlights
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Highlights •
Postage Meter rate discount continues for First Class® Mail
$0.49
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$0.485
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Domestic Priority Mail® and Priority Mail® Express prices don’t increase; same features USPS, offers… •Free USPS Tracking®* •Free shipping supplies delivered to your address** •Free Package Pickup*** •Free regular Saturday delivery**** •No surcharges for residential delivery
*Available with select products. Requires a barcode. **Available only for Priority Mail®, Priority Mail Express®, and Priority Mail Express International® services. Supplies are delivered domestically only. ***Available with select products. For details on free Package Pickup, go to Schedule a Pickup.
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****Except if Saturday is a national holiday. Priority Mail Express service may be available for an added charge. 11
Polling Question # 2
A: Yes, and I understand that the 2015 rate averages savings up to 17% compared to retail rates
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Highlights •
Commercial base pricing benefits remain
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Highlights •
Commercial base pricing benefits remain
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Highlights •
USPS Tracking included at no additional charge for the
following products: 1. 2.
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First-Class Mail Parcels Priority Mail Media Mail Library Mail Bound Printed Matter
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Highlights •
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Good news on insurance benefits for First-Class mail and packages: Pricing changes effective May 31; many have actually decreased Insured items > $500 value will provide free delivery information and adult signature Priority Mail Express first $100 is free; Priority Mail may include up to $100 free
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May 2015 Rate Change Details
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USPS Rate Change Summary •
Effective Date:
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May 31, 2015
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USPS Rate Change Summary
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First-Class Mail®
~2.0% overall increase
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Standard Mail
~1.9% overall increase
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Package Services ~2.0% overall increase
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Extra Services
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0.234% overall increase
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USPS Rate Change Details First-Class Mail®
Stamp Price
$0.49
Meter Price
$0.485
Single-Piece Flats
$0.98
Single-Piece Cards
$0.35
Retail Parcels
$2.54
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USPS Rate Change Details First-Class Mail®
Source: http://pe.usps.com/ ©2015 Neopost USA Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Polling Question # 3
Have you used the Postage Meter discount on First-Class Mail ® ?
A: Yes. B: No. C: Not sure. Can you explain more details. D: No, I don’t send any First-Class Mail.
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USPS Rate Change Details Other Changes • • •
First-Class Mail International • Letters +4.5%; Flats + 4.1%; Cards +4.5% Package Services +2.0% overall increase • Media Mail, Library Mail, Bounded Flats/Parcels Extra Services • PO Boxes, Certified Mail, Return Receipt, Registered Mail, Insurance, COD
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Rate Change FAQ’s
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USPS Rate Change FAQ Q: Why should I update my postal rates?
A: If you rely on a Neopost or Hasler
scale or mailing machine to weigh and rate your mail, you must update the rate software by June 1 so that the equipment will automatically calculate and meter the correct postage when the United States Postal Service® changes its rates and prices.
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USPS Rate Change FAQ Q: What is a postage meter rate update? A: It is a rate table software update in your mailing equipment. The rate table in your mailing equipment stores the correct postage and fee for every combination of postal product, Extra Service, weight and ZIP Code/Zone supported by your equipment. Your mailing equipment references the updated rate table in order to calculate the correct postage and fees.
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USPS Rate Change FAQ Q: How is the rate table software in my mailing equipment updated?
A: All IS-, IN- and IM-series mailing machines must connect to Neopost’s online server to electronically download rate updates. Rates may be downloaded into the mailing machine in advance of the effective rate change date because the mailing machine can store both a current and future rate table.
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USPS Rate Change FAQ Q: How is the rate table software in my mailing equipment updated?
A: Some IJ- and WJ-series mailing machines are also capable of connecting to Neopost’s online server to electronically download rate updates in addition to accepting smartcard rate updates. Rates may be downloaded into the mailing machine in advance of the effective rate change date because the mailing machine memory can store both a current and future rate table.
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USPS Rate Change FAQ Q: How is the rate table software in my mailing equipment updated?
A: Most IJ- and WJ-series mailing machines require a smartcard to be inserted in the mailing machine base before the new rate table software can be loaded. Weighing platforms that connect to mailing machine bases do not require separate rate updates. Smartcard updates to the mailing machine may be performed prior to the effective rate change date because the mailing machine memory can store both a current and future rate table. ©2015 Neopost USA Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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USPS Rate Change FAQ Q: My mailing system is covered by Online Rate Protection; how do I download the new rates?
A: Simply connect your online-enabled mailing machine and download the rates by going to the Options or Online Services menu on your mailing machine and placing a generic call to Neopost USA’s server. After the download, the mailing machine will automatically switch to the new rates when they become effective.
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USPS Rate Change Support
If you have administrative or technical questions concerning the rate change you can contact Neopost as described below. If you find that you need to call, please try to have as much of the following information as possible available when our operator answers. •Product model number •Meter serial number •Neopost customer number Rate Change Customer Service (Rate Change / Billing Questions) Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00PM (Central Time) Phone: 1-800-NEOPOST (636-7678) Technical Services (Rate Change Installation / Equipment Questions) Monday to Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00PM (Central Time) Phone: 1-800-NEOPOST (636-7678) To submit an Online Support Request, please log in to your MyNeopost account. ©2015 Neopost USA Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Resources and Information
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Resources – Neopost Website
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http://www.neopostusa.com/resources-support/rate-change-information
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Resources – USPS RIBBS
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Resources – USPS Website
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Resources – USPS RIBBS
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Questions
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Wrap Up
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Appendix
Frequently Asked Questions
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USPS Rate Change Details First-Class Bulk
Mixed AADC Automation Letters
$0.439
3-Digit Automation Letters
$0.416
5-Digit Automation Letters
$0.391
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USPS Rate Change Details Standard Mail Letters Flats Carrier Route
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$0.266 $0.392 $0.300
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