J.A.C. Business Communications Incorporated

Postal Rate Increase
July 1, 2002
Effective July 1, 2002, the United States Postal Service implemented the following postal increases:
First-Class Mail
Letters* (1 oz.) $.37
Each additional ounce $.23
Pre-sorted letter (1 oz.) $.352
Automation letter (1 oz.) $.309 -
$.275
Flat** (1 oz. or less) $.49
Post card*** $.23
Standard (bulk) Mail
Letter size (3.3 oz. or less)
Pre-sorted average cost $.242
Automation average cost $.19
Flat size (3.3 oz. or less)
Pre-sorted average cost $.30
Automation average cost $.265
Standard (bulk) Mail Non-Profit
Letter size (3.3 oz. or less)
Pre-sorted average cost $.143
Automation average cost $.115
Flat size (3.3 oz. or less)
Pre-sorted average cost $.14
Automation average cost $.115

* A letter size piece of mail is at the maximum 11 inches long and 6 1/8 inches high. Its thickness is less than 1/4 inch and its aspect ratio (length divided by height) is between 1 to 1.3 and 1 to 2.5 inclusive.

** A flat size piece of mail exceeds any of the following size limits: length exceeds 11 inches; height exceeds 6 1/8 inches and it is thicker that 1/4 inch and its aspect ratio (length divided by height) does not fall between 1 to 1.3 and 1. To 2.5 inclusive.

*** A post card size piece is no less than 3" by 5" and no larger than 4 1/4" by 6" and is at least .007 inches thick.
J.A.C. Mail Services

For other questions,
concerns or to start your
next mailing project,
contact John at
216-861-5588, or email
john@jacbusiness.com