PCC 2009 Package 

Slide 1:
Has the heading: Package Services: 
The USPS Advantage
The words included are:  
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping!
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In the center of the slide is a snapshot of a mailman handing a package from him mail truck to a lady.
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Notes:
Good morning.  Thank you for being U.S. Postal Service customers and for joining us at National PCC Day. Today we would like to fill you in on the latest innovations concerning our products and services. 
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Slide 2:
Has the heading: What are USPS Shipping Services? 
The words included are:
You know these … 
Mailing Services
(square bullet)First-Class Mail 
(square bullet)Periodicals
(square bullet)Standard Mail
(square bullet)Single-Piece Parcel Post
(square bullet)Media Mail
(square bullet)Bound Printed Matter
You might not know these
Shipping Services
(square bullet)Priority Mail
(square bullet)Express Mail
(square bullet)Parcel Select
(square bullet)Parcel Return Service
(square bullet)First Class Mail International
(square bullet)Priority Mail International
(square bullet)Express Mail International
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United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
One of the most significant changes at the Postal Service in the past 30 years has been this year’s implementation of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, which led to the separation of our services into market-dominant and competitive products. 

This means simply that the Postal Service is now not only focused on mailing services, but now we can compete for your package business too.

So today, I ask for your valuable time to fill you in on why should you consider shipping your documents and packages with the USPS. 

The recent changes to federal law have given us unprecedented flexibility opening the door for us to offer discounts, rebates and customized pricing all geared to benefit package shippers.

Whether you’re sending one package a day or 10,000, we now have the ability to do a lot more to earn your business. 
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Slide 3:
Has the heading: What We Want You To Know About USPS
The words included are:
(square bullet)USPS is a great value in price and service
(square bullet)Free tracking
(square bullet)Free Package Pickup
(square bullet)Free packaging supplies
(square bullet)Online shipping solutions
(square bullet)Discounts for postage
(square bullet)No surcharges
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
Today’s Postal Service is a offers great value for a great service
We offer:
Free tracking
Free Package Pickup
Free shipping supplies
Online shipping solutions 
First time ever discounting on expedited shipping 
And ALL of that with no surcharges
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Slide 4:
Has the heading: Key Customer Decision Points
The words included are:
(square bullet)Reliability is always No. 1
(square bullet)Convenience = ease of doing business
(square bullet)Value added features:
(arrow head used as a bullet)Tracking 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Packaging
(arrow head used as a bullet)Electronic shipping solutions
(arrow head used as a bullet)Customer care
(square bullet)Price + features = value
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
We also want you to know that we understand customers’ key decision points and have been working diligently to develop our services to meet these needs. The items listed in this slide are what you’ve told us you want from your shipper of choice.   During this session we will show you that when you add up all the features and benefits of our services you will find that the US Postal Service gives you excellent value for your shipping dollar.  We want your business and were willing to work hard to earn it! It’s time to rethink your shipping.
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Slide 5:
Has the heading: Surcharges Are Big Business
The words included are:
(square bullet)Our competitors use surcharges to offset their costs.
(square bullet)Surcharges are added on to the published price to ship and are never discounted. 
(square bullet)Some Surcharges like Fuel fluctuate and make it difficult to predict and maintain a balanced shipping budget.  
(square bullet)Are you willing to wager your company’s shipping costs on something that changes monthly?  
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far right is an chart of gas prices rising.
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Notes:
Besides reliability being #1 we realize that your bottom line is also a big decision factor.  Our competitors use surcharges to increase their profits and offset costs.  There is at least one surcharge imposed on every package shipped by our competitors.  These surcharges are added on to the published price to ship and are never discounted even if you are told that you are receiving a discounted rate from the company. 
One type of surcharge -- the fuel surcharge -- is based on the price of fuel 2 months prior to the surcharge being imposed.  Fuel surcharges are recalculated monthly, which could drastically affect the price you pay for your shipping and can greatly affect whether or not you can effectively manage your shipping budget.  
With everyone looking to control costs during a softened economy, are you willing to wager your company’s success on something that changes every month?
With the Postal Service, our prices are up-front with no add-on charges.  What you see is what you pay.  
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Slide 6:
Has the heading: USPS Surcharge Summary
The words included are:
(square bullet)Residential delivery
(square bullet)Rural delivery
(square bullet)Address Corrections
(square bullet)Forwarding  
(square bullet)Saturday Delivery
(square bullet)Undeliverable Mail
(square bullet)Packaging Supplies 
(square bullet)Package Pickup
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the top center, directly under the heading called 'Surcharge Summary' is a red circle with a line drawn through it and the word 'No Surcharges For' across it.
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Notes:
Other carriers impose dozens of different surcharges on their customers. Here are some of the more common ones. So you can see how, depending on where and when your package is supposed to be delivered, you could incur multiple surcharges on many of your shipments… and they can really start to add up.  Surcharges don’t usually appear on manifest statements but if you compare your invoice to the manifest, it may surprise you. Often times the surcharge cost alone may be more than the actual price of shipping the package.  If you are curious to see just how much you could be saving by shipping surcharge free with the Postal Service, see your sales representative and they will do a free cost analysis for you on your latest invoice.   
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Slide 7:
Has the heading: Easy Payment for USPS Shipping
The words included are:
(square bullet)Centralized Accounting and Payment System (CAPS) 
(arrow head used as a bullet)EFT

(square bullet)Electronic Verification System (eVS)
(arrow head used as a bullet)Allows for paperless electronic manifesting and payment

(square bullet)Online postage payment
(arrow head used as a bullet)Click-N-Ship
(arrow head used as a bullet)Shipping Assistant
(arrow head used as a bullet)Vendors
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
And when it comes to payment, we make it easy and efficient for small to large shippers.
Commercial customers can use our Centralized Accounting and Payment System (CAPS), an electronic funds transfer account used to pay from your bank account for multiple mailings.  We also offer eVS, our Electronic Verification System, which allows for paperless manifesting and payment. 
Smaller shippers can use the convenience of our online shipping solutions by using Click-N-Ship, Shipping Assistant.  Go to www.usps.com and use an approved PC Postage Vendor, such as endicia.com, stamps.com or Pitney Bowes.
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Slide 8:
Has the heading: Free Eco-Friendly Shipping Supplies
The words included are:
Earned Cradle To Cradle certification
(square bullet)New packaging uses bio-friendly inks and cardboard
(square bullet)First and only firm to receive this endorsement for packaging
(square bullet)Packaging features Cradle To Cradle logo
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
Far right top is an image of the Cradle to Cradle Certification Silver logo.
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Notes:
Today, more than ever, customers are environmentally aware and trying to do their part to reduce their carbon footprint.  
The Postal Service shares the same concern.  Recently we re-designed all of our packaging supplies in order to earn a Cradle to Cradle Certification.  This is an independent verification that meets the highest standards for recyclability.  Our packaging is the greenest in the shipping business.  And…we are the only shipper whose packaging carries this seal.
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Slide 9:
Has the heading: Flat Rate Packaging
Convenient flat rates for domestic and international shipments
The words included are:
(square bullet)Express Mail Flat Rate Envelope:
(arrow head used as a bullet)$17.50 US 
(arrow head used as a bullet)$25.95 Canada
(arrow head used as a bullet)$27.95 All other countries
(square bullet)Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope & New Small Flat Rate Box*:
(arrow head used as a bullet)$ 4.95  US
(arrow head used as a bullet)$10.95 Canada
(arrow head used as a bullet)$12.95 All other countries
* Prices Are For Retail. Shippers Using Click-N-Ship, PC Postage Or Express Mail Corporate Accounts Will  Receive A Discounted Rate 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
Flat rate shipping options provide the convenience of free eco-friendly packaging, and you never have to guess the correct  postage amount – if it fits, it ships!
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Slide 10:
Has the heading: Flat Rate Packaging (con’t)
The words included are:
(square bullet)Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes*: 
(arrow head used as a bullet)$10.35  US 
(arrow head used as a bullet)$25.95  Canada
(arrow head used as a bullet)$41.95  All other countries
(square bullet)Priority Mail New Large Flat Rate Box*:
(arrow head used as a bullet)$13.95  US
(arrow head used as a bullet)$11.95 APO/FPO
(arrow head used as a bullet)$32.95  Canada
(arrow head used as a bullet)$53.95  All other countries
*Prices are for Retail. Shippers using Click-N-Ship, PC Postage or Express Mail Corporate Accounts will receive a discounted rate 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
Priority Mail offers three sizes of flat rate boxes with the following price points and the new large flat rate box holds 50 percent more than the medium flat rate box.  Both are a great value for your shipping dollar and can be used for both domestic, international and APO/FPO shipments. 
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Slide 11:
Has the heading: Free Package Pick Up
The words included are:
Customers request pickup at usps.com 
Carriers pick up the packages while on their routes.
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
Directly under the words 'Customers request pickup at usps.com ' is a snapshot of a woman sitting down using a laptopcomputer with a flat piece mail.
Directly under the words 'Carriers pick up the packages while on their routes.' is snapshot of a mail truck driving through a city.
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Notes:
Once your shipment is ready to go, no need to come to your local Post Office.  Let us come to you!  Request Free Package Pickup at usps.com.
With our online shipping solutions, free eco-friendly packaging, and Free Package Pickup, it’s never been easier or more convenient to use the Postal Service.
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Slide 12:
Has the heading: State of the Art Shipping Technology
The words included are:
(square bullet)Automated Package Processing System can handle 9,500 packages per hour 
(square bullet)Intelligent Mail package barcode allows for improved tracking and processing 
(square bullet)Leveraging scanning technology for end-to-end package visibility 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
The investment we have made to upgrade our shipping technology to state-of-the-art allows us to provide you the product visibility you demand. Some of the enhancements made were the introduction of Intelligent Mail barcode, which allows for improved tracking and processing.  Having a barcode on your package allows our automated Package handling equipment (Automated Package Processing System (APPS) parcel and mail-bundle sorting system), to handle as many as 9,500 packages per hour and provide increased visibility of your shipments as they go through our network.  
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Slide 13:
Has the heading: Shipment Confirmation Acceptance Notice
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
In the middle of the slide is an image of a shipment confirmation acceptance notice or SCAN form and it has a barcode at the bottom of the image and directly next to it is a green balloon note with the words 'ONE barcode is scanned for all packages' inside it, pointing to the barcode at the bottom of the image of the shipment confirmation acceptance notice.
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Notes:
For many customers knowing that their shipments are in the mail is just as important as knowing where they are during processing. If you use online solutions, you have the option to print out a shipment confirmation acceptance notice or SCAN form after you have completed your shipping activity. This form creates a single barcode which links to all of the packages in your shipment.  The advantage of printing the SCAN form is that when you take your packages to the post office or request carrier pickup, you will receive an acceptance scan on your entire shipment. 
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Slide 14:
Has the heading: Customer Support
The words included are:
(square bullet)Business Service Network 
(square bullet)Business Mail Entry
(square bullet)Account Managers and Global Account Managers support 
Enhanced Inquiries and Claims process
(arrow head used as a bullet)New electronic international inquiry processes
(arrow head used as a bullet)New domestic online claim process
(arrow head used as a bullet)Reduced claim-handling time
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
The Business Service Network is designed to meet commercial customer needs and provide shipment information and customer care.

The Business Mail Entry units are designed to assist customers with mail preparation and acceptance.

They along with Strategic Account Managers and Global Account Managers can assist you with growing your business.  Providing consultative knowledge on domestic or international shipping and mailing.
All Domestic and International Inquiries and claims have been enhanced with new electronic processes to reduce claim handling time. 
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Slide 15:
Has the heading: USPS Expedited Shipping:
The words included are:
Express Mail
Priority Mail
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
Let’s take a look at our Expedited Shipping options. 
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Slide 16:
Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
There is a snapshot of a Express Mail piece and at the bottom is the words:
'Overnight guaranteed delivery, free tracking, free insurance up to $100, free packaging, and flat-rate options'.
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Notes:
Express Mail is our fastest service and guarantees overnight delivery to most destinations.  
When it absolutely positively has to be there overnight who do you call?
(Wait for an audience reaction or answer) 
FedEx Right?
Well guess what? Our Express Mail is on that same plane as the FedEx packages and we charge a lot less.
And we’re the only overnight option for mailboxes and P.O. Boxes.
All this and it comes with Free Packaging, Free tracking, and Free $100.00 in insurance.  Now that’s value!
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Slide 17:
Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
There is a snapshot of a Priority Mail piece and at the bottom is the words:
'2 to 3-day delivery, Delivery Confirmation, available insurance, free packaging, and flat-rate options'.
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Notes:
Priority Mail service scores are at an all time high.  Priority Mail offers one of the best values in the shipping market and delivers across the country in 2-3 days. Your customers get their shipments fast…and at a great price. For online shipments you also get free delivery confirmation and something you can’t get from our competitors, Saturday delivery at no extra cost.  Priority Mail is also the best value in expedited shipping for packages under 5 lbs.  Bottom line – Priority Mail is just right for fast, affordable shipping.  
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Slide 18:
Has the heading: Express Mail and Priority Mail have zone-based pricing
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
In the center of the slide is an image of the United States map and St. Louis Missouri is highlighted in dark tan and light tan, in a circle.  There is 5 pointed places, pointing to St. Louis, within the dark and light tan radius and it as follows:
St. Louis is in dark tan and all 5 pointed places point to St. Louis.
Light tan:
Kansas City
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville
Memphis
Below this is the words:
How our pricing helps your business...
Then a square that is dark tan with the words '150-mile radius' next to it.
Then a square that is light tan with the words '300-mile radius' next to it.
At the far right is an image of a man packing t-shirts in a box, in a place of business.  Directly under this is the words:
Company X
St. Louis, Mo.
For example, a St. Louis-based t-shirt company ships nationwide.  With new distance-based pricing, Company X can ship a 3-pound package to Chicago, Memphis, and Kansas City for the same price...and for $0.36 less than before.'
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Notes:
Express Mail and Priority Mail are priced on a zone-based system. 
What does that mean to you? 
In the past Express Mail customers would pay a flat-rate price based on weight to ship packages nation-wide. Shipments traveling shorter distances were paying the same price as those traveling across the country.  Today, with new zoned based pricing for Express Mail, Shipments traveling shorter distances will pay less than those traveling further distances enabling shippers of Express Mail of shorter distances to also reap savings. This passes the savings associated with shorter transportation costs onto our customers. 
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Slide 19:
Has the heading: First-Class Mail Parcels  
The words included are:
Use First-Class Mail for your small packages. 
(square bullet)Ounce based rates for packages weighing less than 13 oz.
(square bullet)One to three day delivery
(square bullet)Low cost / reliable shipping starting at just $1.22
(square bullet)Visibility and Tracking available

There is a image of a table and it is as follows:
14 Rows and 2 Columns:
Row 1:
Column 1: (Header)Weight Not Over
Column 2: (Header)Price


Row 2:
Column 1: 1 ounce
Column 2: $1.22	


Row 3:
Column 1: 2 ounce
Column 2: $1.39	


Row 4:
Column 1: 3 ounce
Column 2: $1.56	


Row 5:
Column 1: 4 ounce	
Column 2: $1.73	


Row 6:
Column 1: 5 ounce
Column 2: $1.90	


Row 7:
Column 1: 6 ounce	
Column 2: $2.07


Row 8:
Column 1: 7 ounce	
Column 2: $2.24


Row 9:
Column 1: 8 ounce	
Column 2: $2.41


Row 10:
Column 1: 9 ounce	
Column 2: $2.58


Row 11:
Column 1: 10 ounce	
Column 2: $2.75


Row 12:
Column 1: 11 ounce	
Column 2: $2.92


Row 13:
Column 1: 12 ounce	
Column 2: $3.09


Row 14:
Column 1: 13 ounce	
Column 2: $3.26
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
For any size business getting optimal cost savings is important.  So why pay for what you’re not sending.  First-Class Mail Parcels allows shippers of smaller lightweight items to maximize their shipping dollar.  On items weighing under 13 ounces shippers pay only for the ounces they ship rather than paying the full pound based rates.  With prices starting at just $1.22 for a 1oz. package, First-Class Mail offers parcel shippers exceptional value with 1-3 day transit times, no surcharges, and access to P.O. Boxes and APO/FPO addresses.
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Slide 20:
Has the heading: Commercial Plus – A New Pricing Tier 
The words included are:
(square bullet)Commercial Plus pricing took effect in January 2009 
(square bullet)Ideal for customers with high shipping volumes
(square bullet)Pricing is available for domestic Express Mail and Priority Mail 
(square bullet)Commercial Plus prices for Express Mail are 14.5 percent less than retail on average
(square bullet)Commercial Plus prices for Priority Mail are 7 percent less than retail on average
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
This new pricing tier is an extraordinary value for high-volume domestic Express Mail and Priority Mail users. Customers are rewarded with lower prices for shipping higher volumes with USPS.  

For more information on the pricing chart visit: http://pe.usps.com/PriceChange_Jan2009/PDF/PriceList/PriceList.pdf 
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Slide 21:
Has the heading: Qualifying for Commercial Plus Pricing  
The words included are:
(square bullet)Must meet minimum volume requirements 
(square bullet)6,000 pieces annually for Express Mail                (25 pieces daily)
(square bullet)100,000 pieces annually for Priority Mail                  (420 pieces daily)
(square bullet)Must sign a Commercial Plus Customer Agreement
(square bullet)Must use an approved payment method  
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
Approved payment methods: 
Permit Imprint
PC Postage
Merchandise Return Service
Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) (Including Federal Agency Accounts)  
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Slide 22:
Has the heading: Priority Mail Discounts
The words included are:
Online with usps.com’s 
Click-N-Ship
with approved vendors 
(square bullet)eBay  
(square bullet)Stamps.com 
(square bullet)Endicia  
(square bullet)Pitney Bowes Inc.
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle right is a snapshot of a Priority Mail piece.
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Notes:
Pressed for time?  For users of Click-N-Ship, PC Postage, Permit Imprint, or an approved Information Based Indicia (IBI) metering system – receive a discount by shipping online while avoiding lines at your local Post Office.
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Slide 23:
Has the heading: Online Shipping Solutions
The words included are:
(square bullet)Online Discounts
(square bullet)Online Insurance
(square bullet)Online Shipping Labels:
(arrow head used as a bullet)Click-N-Ship
(arrow head used as a bullet)Shipping Assistant
(arrow head used as a bullet)USPS Approved Vendors
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle right is a snapshot of two 'Click-N-Ship' integrated labels with delivery confirmations.
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Notes:
Online shipping solutions not only offer the convenience of working from your home or office, but also represent savings to your bottom line by featuring discounts off of postage purchased online.
If you are a small, medium or large shipper, we have online shipping solutions that feature single label print to 100+ batch print. There are address book features for manifesting large mailings: Click-N-Ship and Shipping Assistant are available through www.usps.com or other USPS approved vendors.  
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Slide 24:
Has the heading: Co-Branding and Custom Packaging
The words included are:
Link your brand to the name of  America’s most trusted federal agency 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle right is a snapshot of two Priority mail pieces.
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Notes:
Probably one element of shipping costs most businesses forget about is the packaging.  Packaging can add up to a dollar or more to the cost of each shipment.  
With the Postal Service’s expedited products, the packaging is free and can be ordered online and delivered to your home or business at no charge.  
For those who qualify, we can also work with you to design customized packaging. You can even have that packaging co-branded with your company’s logo, leveraging the name of the most trusted federal agency in America to enhance your company’s image every time you send out a package. 
For example eBay is one of our biggest co-branding customers and offers its sellers our free co-branded packaging through its online integrated solution.  To find out if you qualify for these packaging solutions contact your local sales representative or Postmaster.
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Slide 25:
Has the heading: What else can Expedited Shipping offer? 
The words included are:
(square bullet)For us, Saturday is a business day
(square bullet)We deliver everywhere in the U.S.
(square bullet)New Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box  
(square bullet)Express Mail #10 Envelope  
(square bullet)Priority Mail Open and Distribute 
(square bullet)New Technology Solutions 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle right is a snapshot of three Priority mail pieces and 1 Express mail piece.
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Notes:
Probably one of the best features of the Postal Service’s shipping options is that we offer Saturday delivery at no extra cost. That’s an extra 52 delivery days per year that gets your packages to customers on the day when most of them are home.  So what about Sundays and Holidays?  Think it’s impossible?  Think again.  
Express Mail offers delivery on Sundays and holidays for a special price.  Our overnight guaranteed product is delivered seven days a week, 365 days a year so when it has to get there, it will. 

As mentioned earlier, for a quick, easy, and convenient way for you to ship Priority Mail packages – we offer a variety of Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes and envelopes that feature predetermined rates regardless of weight or destination.  This year we introduced a new Small Priority Mail Flat Rate Box that has become attractive to companies and consumers sending CDs and DVDs, computer games, software, jewelry and small electronics.  

This year the Postal Service introduced a letter-sized adaptation of the Postal Service’s premier overnight product.  The #10 Business Size Express Mail Envelope offers the same guaranteed overnight service as Express Mail — only in a standard letter size. It guarantees end-of-day delivery and offers a waiver-of-signature option.  When the sender also uses the waiver-of-signature option, the Express Mail piece can be left in any receptacle or P.O. Box.  This product is ideal for companies with high-speed insertion equipment who are looking to save labor costs and need reliable overnight delivery directly to residential addresses. 

Priority Mail Open and Distribute has been enhanced to include a flat rate shipping container which provides more product visibility for your shipments. Priority Mail is used to expedite an early leg of transportation for lightweight parcels and advertising mail.  That means you can speed larger quantities of items cross-country to achieve specific delivery dates or to replace more costly transportation methods.  This service is ideal for fulfillment initiatives and shipping to targeted markets.

New technology solutions now makes it easier than ever to begin shipping through USPS.  From the ability to print barcoded labels, enhanced electronic manifesting and expanded scanning visibility to paying postage and satisfying other payment requirements - Expedited Shipping is always finding new and innovative ways to work for you.
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Slide 26:
Has the heading: USPS Ground Shipping: 
The words included are:
Parcel Select
Parcel Post 
Media Mail 
Parcel Return Service
Merchandise Return Service
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
Think that’s it?  Think again.  USPS also offers exceptional service and savings with our ground shipping.  No one has the extensive First and Last Mile reach of the Postal Service.  When we say we go to every house/every day we mean it.  This allows us to drop off or pick up packages not only from businesses but residential homes with the added benefit of not adding to our carbon footprint. Our competitors UPS & FedEx know the value of our unprecedented reach and last year gave us more then 250 Million packages to deliver for them.  So let’s check out just what the benefits are to using the USPS for your ground shipments.   
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Slide 27:
Has the heading: Parcel Select 
The words included are:
(square bullet)Designed for large and medium-sized shippers
(square bullet)Three levels of entry give you three price levels  
(arrow head used as a bullet)DBMC, DSCF or DDU (offers the lowest rate)
(square bullet)Features high reliability, affordability and visibility
(square bullet)Select from a variety of national and regional third-party logistics providers listed at: usps.com/shipping/consolidators.htm
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle right bottom is a snapshot of mail trucks docked and being loaded.
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Notes:
For large to medium-sized shippers Parcel Select is our best value in shipping.  It gives you economical 3-5 day delivery combined with world class service. But don’t just take our word for it.  Companies like LL Bean, Nordstrom and JC Penny known for their high service standards to use Parcel Select for their last mile delivery. Parcel volumes from these companies are consolidated, shipped and sorted closer to their ultimate destination.  Consolidators save you money by merging your shipments with those of other companies to cut down on transportation costs. Then they give the packages to us to leverage our exceptional last mile delivery service.  The closer the package is dropped to its destination the more money you can save.  Parcel Select packages also feature full tracking for added value.
If you are currently shipping with one of our competitors and are looking to cut costs while maintaining high levels of service, ask your current provider about their Parcel Select shipping options. FedEx SmartPost or UPS Basic services.
A full list of consolidators is listed at usps.com/shipping/consolidators
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Slide 28:
Has the heading: Parcel Post 
The words included are:
(square bullet)An affordable and reliable 2-8 day service standard     
(square bullet)Benefits: 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Also sold at retail for single piece option for small & growing businesses
(arrow head used as a bullet)Delivery to every address in the United States-including PO Boxes and military addresses 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Tracking & Visibility available
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle left is 3 boxes delivered to a home, sitting outside the door.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
Our next product Parcel Post is also a good solution for large shippers. However, if your business isn’t quite so large or if you just want a reliable low cost ground service for you business’ shipping needs, then Parcel Post could be just what you are looking for.  

Parcel Post offers all the benefits of our premium services including exceptional reliability and service, no surcharges and access to P.O. Boxes and military addresses with only a slight increase in transit time.  

For the small and growing businesses it also offers a single piece shipping option available through retail and most online shipping solutions.  Tracking and visibility are available for purchase on these packages.
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Slide 29:
Has the heading: Media Mail 
The words included are:
Send your printed or recorded material using this service
(square bullet)Media Mail® service is a cost efficient way to mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computer-readable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes). 
(square bullet)There are presorted rates available for bulk quantities of Media Mail (minimum quantity is 300 pieces).  
(square bullet)A barcode discount is available for Media Mail.  
(square bullet)Rates are based on weight and size.
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far top right is a snapshot of different types of media.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
Media Mail is a low cost shipping option designed for sending out recorded materials such as CDs or DVDs as well as books, printed music or video tapes.  
Media Mail rates start at just $2.38 for single piece at retail and just $1.99 through commercial payment channels.  For companies who are able to presort their mail, they can qualify for even lower rates if they meet the minimum volume qualifications.  Prices are based on weight and size and extra services such as Delivery Confirmation and Insurance are available.  
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Slide 30:
Has the heading: Reverse Logistics Opportunities 
The words included are:
(square bullet)Reverse logistics solutions  —  growing need 
(square bullet)Upward trend in items that are: 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Returned 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Recycled
(arrow head used as a bullet)Repaired 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Recalled
(arrow head used as a bullet)Recovered
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle right is a cartoonish image with the words 'Did You Know?' and below that is a parcel with a plus sign and a return label.  There are words under that as follows:
Parcel Return Service is the easiest way for consumers to send back merchandise.  
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Notes:
One of the biggest growing markets today is the Reverse Logistics market.  According to Forrester Research, the official research firm for the National Retail Federation, e-commerce in the United States is expected to climb back to last year’s levels by 2010 after experiencing slowing growth this year due to the recession. In its five-year forecast, Forrester says online sales could reach $177 billion in revenues next year – representing growth of 13 percent. E-commerce is predicted to pick up a greater piece of overall U.S. retail sales – from 6 percent this year to 8 percent by 2013.
Therefore its becoming even more important for merchants to provide an easy way for their customers to return items back to them.
What do you do when your shirt is the wrong color, or your new shoes don’t fit, your laptop breaks, an unsafe toy is recalled, or a cell phone needs to be recycled? You mail them back. 
Everybody wants these items sent conveniently and economically. And that is where we can step in and solve the problem. Nobody can pick up merchandise better than we can. Offering your customers a simple and convenient return solution can also become a growth factor for your business.
Market research has shown that 89% of online shoppers don’t buy online due to returns difficulty (Juniper Research), and 95% of customer say they are likely to shop with an online or catalog merchant if the returns process is convenient (Harris Interactive). And with the average online spend of over $1200 these are not customers merchants want to lose. (Forrester Research)  
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Slide 31:
Has the heading: Return Solutions
Key USPS advantages   
The words included are:
Easiest and most convenient returns network 
(square bullet)Collection boxes 
(square bullet)Retail access – over 32,000 Post Offices nationwide 
(square bullet)Pickup at more than 146 million home and business addresses six days a week 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far top right is a snapshot of a mail carrier picking up a return from a lady.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
So how do you get these returns back without inconveniencing your customers and incurring extra charges? By giving them the most convenient options for returning an item.  Like our access to every  business and home in the nation.  With free carrier pickup, over 32,000 Post Office locations, and blue collection cans, we’re by far the easiest and most convenient option for getting those packages from consumers back to you, the merchant. 
With one in five items sold through catalogs or online needing to be returned, having a user friendly method for handling your returns can make or break how a customer feels about your business and decides whether or not to purchase from you again.  
All USPS return options include end to end visibility giving your customers the peace of mind knowing that their item has been returned, reducing your customer service calls, and allowing you to more accurately track available inventory.  
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Slide 32:
Has the heading: Parcel Return Service 
The words included are:
(square bullet)Work-sharing earns discounts for you and offers an easy way for customers to return items  
(square bullet)Two rate structures to retrieve returns by you or an agent 
(arrow head used as a bullet)RBMC or RDU 
(square bullet)First-mile commercial service
(arrow head used as a bullet)Free Package Pickup 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far bottom right is a snapshot of a package with the words 'Return to Sender...' above it.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
Our cost-friendly, work-share ground return option, Parcel Return Service, was specifically developed for merchants who want to provide their customers with the convenience of a return solution, and for shipping consolidators and reverse logistics providers.  
Companies like Birkenstock, LL Bean, Habands, and Armani love Parcel Return Service because it comes with lower prices and built-in visibility.  By using a third party logistics provider to handle the transportation and delivery of the return packages you combine the best solution in the marketplace; the reach and convenience of the Postal Service with the transportation expertise of the logistics provider. Parcel Return Service offers the lowest priced return option for high volume shippers in the marketplace.
Nobody can take returns out of the household better than we can.  Even traditional competitors like UPS and FedEx have realized the value of having a convenient residential return solution and have recently been added to our list of providers for Parcel Return Service.  
Additional information about our Parcel Return Solutions can be found on www.usps.com  
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Slide 33:
Has the heading: Merchandise Return Service 
The words included are:
(square bullet)Premier end-to-end service, customized to fit your needs.  
(square bullet)Available for: 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Priority Mail  
(arrow head used as a bullet)Parcel Post  
(arrow head used as a bullet)First Class Mail  
(square bullet)Easy to get prepaid return labels to your customers 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far bottom right is a snapshot of a lady and a mail carrier getting a package to return.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
If you currently don't need a high volume returns solution but still would like the same convenience featured by our Parcel Return Service, then we have other options for you. 
Merchandise Return Service can be customized to fit your budget and speed of return needs. Multiple service options, such as Priority Mail, First-Class or Parcel Post give you and your small to large customers the flexibility of time in transit and cost choices.
Add the convenience of all the access points and Free Package pickup – MRS is a perfect solution for growing businesses.  
For all USPS return solutions, PRS and MRS getting prepaid return labels to customers has never been easier. You can include one with the original shipment, have the customer download from your website, or send them one through email or regular mail.  We also offer a variety of web tool solutions at: www.usps.com/webtools.  
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Slide 34:
Has the heading: What else can Ground Shipping offer?  
The words included are:
(square bullet)For us, Saturday is a business day 
(square bullet)We deliver everywhere in the U.S. 
(square bullet)52 extra delivery days 
(square bullet)Parcel Select Service
(arrow head used as a bullet)New tiered incentive pricing
(arrow head used as a bullet)98% on time delivery 
(square bullet)Parcel Return Service
(arrow head used as a bullet)New volume-based rebates 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far bottom right is a snapshot of an 18 wheeler mail truck.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
And just like with Expedited Services: you can expect delivery everywhere six days a week including Saturdays.  That is an extra 52 delivery days per year for you to get your packages to customers on the day they are more likely to be home, and to receive them at the regular shipping price without surcharges.
With new pricing incentives and world class service, nobody can beat our first and last mile pickup and delivery ground shipping services, nobody. 
End of Slide 34.



Slide 35:
Has the heading: USPS International Shipping: 
The words included are:
Four Package Options 
Volume Discounts 
No Surcharges/Brokers Fees 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
For international packages, we offer four core services that serve a variety of shipping needs: From date-certain guaranteed delivery to economical volume shipping.
All services are available to over 190 countries and all offer the same free shipping supplies as domestic and have convenient flat rate options.
For time-critical shipments, we offer Global Express Guaranteed.  This is our fastest date-certain service that offers a money-back delivery guarantee.
Our Express Mail International option features a 3-5 day delivery time with a date-certain guarantee - available to select destinations.
We also offer Priority Mail International with a 6-10 day delivery time, and our First-Class Mail International option caters to the cost-conscious consumer. 
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Slide 36:
Has the heading: Global Express Guaranteed® (GXG®)  
The words included are:
Our fastest date-certain service with Global delivery by FedEx Express®  
(square bullet)1–3 business days*
(square bullet)Starting at $31.95
*Average number of days may depend on origin and destination.  Visit usps.com/international for more information FedEx Express is a registered trademark of the Federal Express Corporation and is used by permission. on. 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far bottom right is a snapshot of 2 Global Express mail pieces.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
(round bullet)When timing is critical, Global Express Guaranteed is the most efficient and cost-effective solution available in the market. 
(round bullet)With an average delivery time of 1 to 3 business days, Global Express Guaranteed gets your shipment to its destination as quickly as possible. Sold by the USPS, GXG global transportation and international delivery are provided by FedEx Express. 
(round bullet)And with prices starting at $31.95, it offers substantial value for a guaranteed global delivery option. 
(round bullet)What types of items do you need to send that timing would be critical and date certain international delivery is needed ?
(round bullet)(Let audience respond, maybe even throw answers up on a flip chart).
(round bullet)Common uses of the GXG service are for rush merchandise orders to new and existing customers, samples, parts for machinery or computers, legal and financial documents including passport and visa applications, tax forms, grants and financial applications and gifts. 
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Slide 37:
Has the heading: Global Express Guaranteed® (cont.) 
The words included are:
Benefits include: 
(square bullet)Money-back guarantee 
(square bullet)$100 Insurance included
(square bullet)Online postage discount: 10%
(square bullet)Tracking to all destinations
(square bullet)Free Package Pickup*
*For complete details on Free Package Pickup, visit usps.com 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
(round bullet)There are many benefits when using GXG. 
(round bullet)For starters, GXG is your fastest date-certain product option, which also features a money-back guarantee.  
(round bullet)In addition, all GXG shipments include $100 Insurance, with the option of purchasing additional Insurance.  
(round bullet)Receive a 10% discount if you pay for your shipping online using Click-N-Ship or any approved PC Postage vendor. Additional online benefits include the convenience of labeling and online Tracking. 
(round bullet)We also offer Free Package Pickup for all GXG shipments. This benefit means you can do all your international shipping without ever having to leave your home or office.
End of Slide 37.



Slide 38:
Has the heading: Express Mail International® 
The words included are:
Fast, reliable service with date-certain delivery to select countries. 
(square bullet)3–5 business days*
(square bullet)Starting at $25.95 (Flat Rate Envelope) 
*Average number of days may depend on origin and destination. Visit usps.com/international for more information. 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far bottom right is a snapshot of 3 Express mail International pieces.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
(round bullet)When timing is important, Express Mail International provides fast, reliable service with date-certain delivery to select destinations. 
(round bullet)It only takes 3 to 5 business days to ship to destinations in more than 190 countries. 
(round bullet)And with pricing starting at $25.95, it is a cost-effective alternative to Global Express Guaranteed.   
(round bullet)What type of items do you send that you would need fast reliable international delivery where timing is important but not critical ?
(round bullet)(Let audience respond, maybe even throw answers up on a flip chart).
(round bullet)EMI is used for all types of commercial communications, legal and financial documents, merchandise and samples. The maximum weight limit for Express Mail International shipments varies by country, ranging from 22 pounds to 70 pounds. You can go to usps.com for individual country listings in the International Mail Manual or the Rate Calculator or Pub 51 for prices and to learn maximum weights for each country.  
End of Slide 38.



Slide 39:
Has the heading: Express Mail International® (cont.) 
The words included are:
Benefits include: 
(square bullet)Money-back guarantee to Australia, China, Great Britain, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Spain
(square bullet)Flat Rate Envelope available
(square bullet)$100 Insurance included
(square bullet)Online postage discount: 8%
(square bullet)Tracking available to major destinations
(square bullet)Free Package Pickup*
*For complete details on Free Package Pickup, visit usps.com  
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
(round bullet)Not only is it cost-effective, but Express Mail International also offers a money-back delivery guarantee to select countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Great Britain and Spain.  France and Singapore will soon be added to the guaranteed service list.  
(round bullet)A Flat Rate Envelope option is available. With these envelopes, you can ship worldwide for a convenient flat rate, meaning the price is the same regardless of the weight, including Canada and Mexico for only $25.95 and all other countries for just $27.95. Flat rate shipping makes it easy to mail multiple shipments to destinations around the world. If it fits, it ships with no question about the price.
(round bullet)In addition, all Express Mail International packages are automatically insured up to $100. Senders can also purchase additional Insurance.
(round bullet)Receive an 8% postage discount if you pay for postage online.
(round bullet)Other benefits of online transactions include Click-N-Ship labeling, tracking to major destinations, and Free Package Pickup.
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Slide 40:
Has the heading: Priority Mail International™ Parcels 
The words included are:
Unbeatable rates on reliable delivery of packages. 
(square bullet)6–10 business days*
(square bullet)Insurance
(square bullet)Built-in indemnity 
(square bullet)Tracking available 
Single package prices start at $19.00
(square bullet)Medium Flat Rate Box starts at $25.95
(square bullet)Large Flat Rate Box $32.95 
*Average number of days may depend on origin and destination. Visit usps.com/international for more information. 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle right is a snapshot of 2 Priority Mail International Parcels.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
(round bullet)Priority Mail International could be one of the best deals in International shipping.  
(round bullet)It carries an average shipping time of 6 to 10 business days to over 190 countries at the most economical prices. 
(round bullet)The Medium and Large flat rate boxes can be used for merchandise which can weigh up to 20 pounds. 
(round bullet)Prices start at $19 for a single piece package. 
(round bullet)FR Box Canada and Mexico $25.95(medium) and $32.95 (large) 
(round bullet)All Other Countries FR Box $41.95(medium) and $53.95 (large)
(round bullet)With Flat Rate Boxes and variable weight items, there is limited insurance included called indemnity coverage. Indemnity is based on weight or value, whichever is less. (an analogy is what the airlines reimburse for lost luggage – it is based on the weight of the suitcase and the content’ value does not count). 
(round bullet)And you are able to purchase insurance if necessary. 
(round bullet)You can also receive online tracking to major destinations and delivery confirmation to select destination countries for Priority Mail International Parcels, which includes the Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes as well as variable weight packages. 
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Slide 41:
Has the heading: Priority Mail International™ (cont.) 
The words included are:
Unbeatable rates on reliable delivery of documents and small merchandise. 
(square bullet)Starting at $10.95 for a Flat Rate Envelope or Small Flat Rate Box
(square bullet)Registered Mail™ service (Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box) 
Priority Mail International 
Benefits include:
(square bullet)Flat rate options
(square bullet)Online postage discount: 5%
(square bullet)Free Package Pickup* 
*For complete details on Free Package Pickup, visit usps.com  
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far middle right is a snapshot of 3 Priority Mail International mail pieces.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
(round bullet)As I mentioned earlier, Priority Mail International is one of our most aggressively priced options for International shipping. 
(round bullet)With the Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box option, you can ship up to 4 pounds in an envelope or small box. The Flat Rate Envelope can be used for business documents or correspondence. In addition to the price point and availability of flat rate shipping options, there are a number of other benefits that come with PMI Flat Rate Envelope and Small Flat Rate Box service.
(round bullet)One benefit is Registered Mail service, which provides delivery confirmation for Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes to select destinations.   Refer to the International Mail Manual for those destinations.
(round bullet)If you pay for your postage online, you are eligible for a 5% postage discount. 
(round bullet)You can print labels and postage online with Click-N-Ship or any PC Postage Vendor (i.e. endicia.com and Stamps.com). 
(round bullet)And you can request Free Package Pickup with Priority Mail International.
End of Slide 41.



Slide 42:
Has the heading: First-Class Mail International™ 
The words included are:
Economical shipping for letters, postcards, and items weighing up to 4 lbs.  
(square bullet)Transit time varies by destination* 
(square bullet)Starting at $0.75
(square bullet)Registered Mail™ service available
(square bullet)Can be used with various PC Postage® vendors 
*Visit usps.com/international for more information. 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
(round bullet)First-Class Mail International is our most economical option for letters, postcards, and items weighing up to four pounds. 
(round bullet)The timing varies by destination, while pricing starts at just 75 cents. 
(round bullet)Registered Mail service is also available with First-Class Mail International. This service allows you to confirm date and time of delivery or delivery attempts.   
(round bullet)And you can purchase postage online with authorized PC Postage vendors.  
End of Slide 42.



Slide 43:
Has the heading: Price Comparison 
The words included are:
Sending a 5 lb. package to Alice Springs, Australia 
There is a graph below the above text and it is as follows:
Color blue = Base Charge
Color red = Out of Area Charge.
At the bottom of the chart is dollar amounts from right to left as follows:
$0.00
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
$80.00
$100.00
$120.00
$140.00
$160.00
Above the dollar amounts lines begins 4 companies and the amounts.  They are as follows:
Company 1:
Line 1:
USPS
color blue:
$54.00
Line 2:
color blue:
Express Mail Internation (5 days)
USPS Logo
$54.00
Company 2:
Line 1:
DHL
color blue:
$110.95
color red:
$22.00
Line 2:
color yellow:
Worldwide Priority Express 2-5 Days
DHL Logo
$132.95
Company 3:
Line 1:
FedEx
color blue:
$114.50
color red:
$22.00
Line 2:
color purple:
International Economy (5 Days)
FedEx Logo
$136.50
Company 4:
Line 1:
UPS
color blue:
$114.50
color green:
color red:
$22.50
Line 2:
color brown:
Worldwide Expedited (4-5 Days)
UPS Logo
$137.00
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
Just like domestic shipping, it is important to understand the potential impact of international surcharges. In this example we are sending a 5 lb. package to Alice Springs, Australia which is far into the outback. The package contains an item valued at $100 with no special services. Here’s the cost with UPS: a $114.50 base charge and a $22.50 out of area charge for a total of $137. FedEx also has a base charge of $114.50 and an additional out of area charge for a total shipping cost of $136.50. DHL has a $110.95 base cost and a $22 out of area surcharge for a grand total of $132.95.
Compare these prices to USPS  Express Mail International, $54 base charge, no surcharges. This is before the 8% online discount as well.
Important point of this slide is if you were to discount, it would only be on the base rate.  Our competitors usually do not discount the surcharges.  Currently there is no fuel surcharge, but when these competitors have added a fuel surcharge (and they will again) these charges have been as high as 30%.  This would add another $33 dollars on average to the cost.
Another thing to note is that this is an apple to apple comparison. Express Mail International to Australia is a 3-5 business day service with money-back guaranteed date-certain delivery.

 Make sure to mention competitor surcharges: customs brokerage fees, address corrections, fuel surcharges, etc. 
Competitor Surcharges include but are not limited to:
(square bullet)Duty/Tax and shipping charges
(square bullet)Currency conversion rate
(square bullet)0.75%
(square bullet)Declared Value 
(square bullet)$0.05 to $0.60 Per $100 (minimum charge $0.30-$1.80)
(square bullet)Extended Area
(square bullet)$2 - $22 or $0.02-$0.22 per pound, whichever is greater
(square bullet)Saturday Delivery
(square bullet)$12.50 - $15.00 
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Slide 44:
Has the heading: Online Shipping Solutions 
The words included are:
(square bullet)Payment 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Major credit cards
(arrow head used as a bullet)PayPal
(square bullet)Labels:
(arrow head used as a bullet)Online Labels Combine:
(square bullet)Postage Payment 
(square bullet)Customs Declaration
(square bullet)Tracking Number
(arrow head used as a bullet)Print labels and forms
(square bullet)Click-N-Ship 
(square bullet)Shipping Assistant 
(square bullet)USPS Approved Vendors 
(square bullet)Automatic discounts: 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Global Express Guaranteed® (10%) 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Express Mail International (8%)
(arrow head used as a bullet)Priority Mail International (5%)
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far top right is a snapshot of a shipping label.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
Online shipping solutions offer convenient payment methods with discounts
GXG=10%
EMI=8%
PMI=5%
Online labels include the necessary customs forms with a tracking number for your shipment all on one label .  You can print online labels using Click-N-Ship, Shipping Assistant, or any USPS approved vendor. Combine Free Package Pickup with our online shipping solutions and it’s never been easier to use Today’s Postal Service without having to leave your home or office.
End of Slide 44.



Slide 45:
Has the heading: Volume Letter Mail Options 
The words included are:
International Priority Airmail (IPA) 
(square bullet)Faster, cost-effective delivery for volume mailings. 
(square bullet)3–7 business days to most locations 
International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) 
(square bullet)Affordable, reliable delivery for volume global mailings.  
(square bullet)7–14 business days to most locations 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
End of Image information.
 
Notes:
Volume letter mail options are for large to medium sized shippers and represent the most economical way to ship items weighing less than 4 pounds. 
There are two options available
International Priority Airmail features 3-7 day delivery and International Surface Airlift flies to destination and is distributed on a ground network offering additional savings with delivery in 7-14 business days and features free return of undeliverable mail.
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Slide 46:
Has the heading: Customized Solutions  
The words included are: 
(square bullet)Customized agreements offersolutions tailored to meet your business needs.  
(arrow head used as a bullet)Volume incentives and customized services from published IPA/ISAL prices and services  
(square bullet)Incentive opportunities 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Global package incentives 
(arrow head used as a bullet)Express Mail Corporate Account incentives 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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If you meet certain criteria, you are eligible for competitive customized pricing through a customized agreement. These agreements include volume incentives and customized services from published IPA/ISAL rates and services. Postal Qualified Wholesalers often meet the volume requirements for these incentives and pass the savings on to you. 
If you qualify, there are additional incentives for International package services for Express Mail International or Priority Mail International pieces.  We also can provide Global Shipping Software to help you manage your shipments.
Other incentives also are available through an Express Mail Corporate Account. To find out if you qualify, contact your Global Account Manager, Local Postmaster, or Local Sales representative. 
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Slide 47:
Has the heading: Today’s U.S. Postal Service 
The words included are:
(square bullet)Continues to connect people and businesses since our nation’s founding
(square bullet)Our mission has remained the same for more than 230 years:
(square bullet)Provide trusted, affordable, and universal service 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a dark blue box with one end open and another image inside it.
The image inside the dark blue box is an snapshot of two mail trucks being loaded and unloaded, at a shipping dock. 
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So whether you have a need to ship domestically or internationally we’ve got you covered.  Many companies have already seen the value of the Postal Service for their package shipping needs.  We handle more than 3 billion packages annually. We handle 25% of the Domestic Packages and we are the shipper of choice for 2-3 day shipping.  

Our infrastructure of more than 400 processing plants nationwide works 24 hours a day, every day, to ensure that your packages move quickly through our network.  We’re leveraging new technologies to provide you with more product visibility because we understand that reliability is a key decision point in who you choose as your shipper. 
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Slide 48:
Has the heading: More locations than any other shipper. Period.  
The words included are:
(square bullet)148 million delivery points 
(square bullet)Over 32,000 Post Office locations
(square bullet)Over 200,000 delivery and collection vehicles
(square bullet)Service in over 190 countries
(square bullet)Billions of delivery points worldwide 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a dark blue box with one end open and another image inside it.
The image inside the dark blue box is an snapshot of two mail trucks being loaded and unloaded, at a shipping dock. 
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With tens of thousands of locations covering every community in America, the Postal Service is close to your business and to your customers. 
So hopefully we’ve convinced you to take another look at using the Postal Service to provide you with your shipping needs.  Our extensive network can reach you everyday, everywhere reliably, securely, and more cost efficiently then any other shipper and we can do it all without any surcharges. 
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Slide 49:
Has the heading: USPS commitment to the environment 
The words included are:
(square bullet)We are the only shipping company to earn the Cradle-To-Cradle certification
(square bullet)We recycle 1 million tons of material a year
(square bullet)We operate the largest alternative-fuel vehicle fleet in the country 
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
At the far top right is an image of the Cradle to Cradle Certification Silver logo.
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No other shipper is committed to the environment as much as the Postal Service.
As we mentioned earlier, we are the only shipping company that has earned the cradle-to-cradle certification for the environmentally friendly design and manufacturing of our Express and Priority Mail packaging. In addition, we recycle 1 million tons of material a year and we operate the largest alternative-fuel vehicle fleet in the country.
You too can demonstrate your commitment to the environment by using our packaging and linking your brand to ours.  It will show your customers that you care about your impact on the environment.  Reduce your carbon footprint by having our carriers pick up your packages - this way they can “carpool” with other mail because we are already at every door, every day.  
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Slide 50:
Has the heading: Value For Your Shipping Dollar… 
The words included are:
(square bullet)You receive high reliability with competitive pricing on our expedited services
(square bullet)Our ground solutions offer you economical shipping and full tracking  
(square bullet)Our international rates average 40-60% lower then our competitors  
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a dark blue box with one end open and another image inside it.
The image inside the dark blue box is an aerial snapshot of a mail truck driving through a neighborhood.
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Regardless of your shipping budget, we have a solution for you.  Expedited offers high reliability with competitive pricing. If you’re looking for economical solutions, our ground shipping would be right for you.  And if you ship around the globe our international rates are on average 40-60% lower then our competitors.  We offer you value for your shipping dollar whether you ship across the street or across the globe.  
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Slide 51:
Has the heading: Maximize Your Savings! 
Reduced Service Calls
Free Package Pickup
Easy Returns Solutions
No Surcharges
Contract Pricing
Contract Pricing
Free Packaging
Flat-Rate Shipping
Work Share Discounts
Consumer Plus Pricing
No Residential Surcharge
Volume Discounts
Online Discounts
No Fuel Surcharge
QUESTIONS?  
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Image Information:
United States Postal Service Logo in the far right bottom corner and at the far left is the words:
Take The Guesswork Out Of Shipping.
The background is a pale blue box.
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Notes:
Let me ask you this: How hard is your current shipping company working to keep your business?
With a challenging economy, industry upheaval, and ever fluctuating fuel costs, shipping solutions that worked yesterday don’t necessarily make sense today. Getting shipments to their destination whether it be to a business, residential or even rural address shouldn’t cost you extra.   Why worry if surcharges will go up or if you’re getting your full discount.  The USPS offers up-front pricing with no surcharges or net minimums. It’s time to take the guesswork out of shipping.  
The U.S. Postal Service is all about bringing value to your shipping. On top of up-front pricing with no surcharges the USPS offers easy payment and shipping options, packaging at no cost, security, and even an extra day of delivery per week. 
When you add up all of the services and benefits, you’ll find that the U.S. Postal Service gives you excellent value for your shipping dollar. We want your business, and we’re working hard to earn it. We’re ready to accommodate you and offer you solutions to meet your shipping needs.
I encourage you to see your Sales Rep or postmaster. 
Thanks for joining us today. I will be taking questions but If you leave here today and think of a question later you can send them to PackageServices@usps.gov  and we’ll be sure to get back to you right away.
 So…does anyone have any questions?  
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