For the remainder, “the standard would only change by one or two days (with most of such volume experiencing a one-day change).” The USPS has advised that Mail traveling the greatest distances will be most affected. However, they have reassured the public that 70% of first-class mail will remain at its current standard shipping time. Photo by Sam LaRussa on Unsplash What is the impact of the policy change?Īt first glance, the changes regarding longer delivery times announced by USPS could be perceived to be negative for people using their services. One welcome change has been the reclassification of the 6×9 First Class Postcard so that it will receive a lower postage rate of approximately 20%. Some items will actually decrease in price. We are able to absorb some of the price increases and not pass along the total amount of the price rise for some of our formats. In addition to the changes in First-Class Mail delivery times, a USPS price increase took place from August 29.ĭespite this USPS price increase, there is some good news for Postalytics clients. In announcing the policy change, USPS states that the “ addition of one or two days to current service standards for first-class mail and periodicals would enable the Postal Service to convey a greater volume of mail within the contiguous United States by surface transportation.” In March, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy released his report outlining his 10-year makeover of the Postal Service, entitled “ Delivering For America.”įollowing recommendations from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, there will be a change to the delivery times for First-Class mail from October 1.įirst-Class mail service standards will increase to one to five days for first-class mail from that date. What are the new changes coming into effect? Inclement weather can affect deliveries though the USPS tries to adhere to the Post Office creed of “neither rain nor snow.” Neither of the two classes is delivered on a Sunday. When does USPS deliver?ĭeliveries are generally made between 7 AM and 8 PM (local time) Monday through Saturday. A detailed summary of the pros and cons between First-Class and Standard Mail can be found here. Many people choose to use Standard Mail as it is cheaper than First-Class, however, before making a decision, it is wise to compare the two options. This can result in mail wastage and an out-of-date customer database. What is the difference between First Class and Standard?Īside from direct mail delivery time, one other point of difference between First-Class and Standard Mail is that Standard Mail won’t be forwarded or redirected if the address is incorrect or outdated. We recommend allowing a direct mail delivery time of 14-21 business days for standard shipping class. USPS shipping times for Standard/Retail Ground are longer than for First-Class Mail. How long does standard shipping take USPS? Therefore, we recommend allowing a direct mail delivery time of 5-7 business days. Photo by Joel Moysuh on Unsplash How long does the First Class mail take to arrive?įirst-Class mail is delivered faster by the USPS than Bulk or Standard mail.Ĭurrently, the USPS offers shipping times of 1-3 business days, but as we will see, these are not always met and will be changing soon. This makes First-Class mail particularly useful for time-sensitive or urgent mailings. It gets prioritized over Standard mail during peak times, particularly around holidays.It is often perceived to be of higher importance by the recipient, so it is more likely to be opened and reviewed.
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This is an excellent way for businesses to update their customer database with correct addresses and reduce returned mail. It is forwarded automatically or returned to the sender if it is undeliverable.Other benefits to using First-Class Mail are: In addition, there is no minimum number of pieces required to use this service allowing individuals and small start-ups to access this service. Why do businesses and individuals use First Class Mail?įirst-Class Mail offers an affordable solution, especially when compared to other bulk mailing services that USPS provides. The Direct Mail options offered by Postalytics fall within this range, so First-Class mail is often recommended to our clients. Any letter weighing less than 3.5 ounces and any parcel weighing less than 13 ounces are available to be sent in this class. First-Class Mail is one of the most popular and affordable ways to send envelopes and postcards.
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