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PRE-MAILING CHECK LIST

Here is a Pre-Mailing Check List to insure your mailing goes smoothly.

• Select a target market.
• Rent a mailing list if needed. Mail Louisville, Inc. will help you obtain a targeted list based on required demographics.
• Mail Louisville, Inc. will merge/purge your list to eliminate costly duplicates.
• Clean your database of undeliverable addresses. We will consult you on the best method of address hygiene which will allow you to reduce over-printing.
• Choose the format, color and type of paper for your mail piece.
• To take advantage of the least expensive postage rates, Mail Louisville, Inc. will advise you on the best mail piece design and barcode placement to meet USPS requirements.
• Select the class of delivery that best meets your needs and budget (1st Class, Standard Mail, Non Profit)
• Choose a method of applying postage; (permit, postage meter or stamps). Permits can be expensive, however, we offer free use of our permits.
• E-mail your database to us at mms.win.net or use our FTP Upload Tool at www.maillouisville.com.
• Mail Louisville, Inc. will postal code the database along with performing a merge/purge.  We will contact you with approximate postage and total cost of the job prior to mailing.
• Place your print order and request delivery expectations.
• Arrange for payment. We accept Visa, MasterCard, check or wire prior to mailing. 
• In almost all circumstances, your mailing will receive next day service after receipt of material.