In the world of direct mail, the final steps of mail preparation are just as critical as the design and printing. A poorly assembled mail piece can lead to delivery delays, damaged materials, and a negative impression on your audience. At Mail Movers, our state-of-the-art lettershop is where precision, technology, and expertise come together to ensure your campaign is executed flawlessly, saving you time, money, and headaches.
Our dedicated team and advanced equipment handle the complex, time-consuming tasks of mail assembly, so you can focus on what you do best: running your business. From folding and inserting to tabbing and metering, we are your trusted partner for getting your mail out the door and into the hands of your customers, on time and on budget.
Our Comprehensive Lettershop Services
We offer a full suite of mail fulfillment services designed to handle any project, from simple postcards to complex, multi-piece fundraising appeals.
High-Speed Folding and Inserting
Manually folding thousands of letters and stuffing them into envelopes is a task that can take your team days to complete. Our automated folding and inserting machines can process thousands of pieces per hour with perfect accuracy. We handle a variety of folds (tri-fold, bi-fold, z-fold) and can insert multiple pieces—such as a personalized letter, a brochure, and a reply envelope—into a single mail piece, all with 100% accuracy.
Perfect Match Mailings
For campaigns that require a personalized letter to be matched with a specific, addressed envelope (like fundraising appeals or confidential statements), our Perfect Match technology is essential. Using advanced camera systems and barcode scanning, we guarantee that the right insert goes into the right envelope, every single time. This eliminates costly errors and ensures your personalized message reaches the correct recipient.
Tabbing and Wafer Sealing
To qualify for USPS automation discounts, folded self-mailers like brochures and newsletters must be secured with tabs or wafer seals. Our tabbing equipment applies these seals quickly and precisely, ensuring your mail piece meets all postal regulations and moves through the mail stream without issue. We can apply one, two, or three tabs in various positions to meet the specific requirements of your mail piece design.
High-Speed Inkjet Addressing and Personalization
Our high-speed inkjet systems can print addresses, barcodes, and personalized messages directly onto your mail pieces at incredible speeds. This is far more efficient and professional than using labels. We can print on a wide variety of materials, from glossy postcards to matte envelopes, ensuring a crisp, clean look every time. This is also where we can add variable data elements to personalize your message and boost response rates.
Postage Metering and Permit Imprinting
We handle all aspects of postage for you. Whether you prefer the professional look of a metered stamp or the efficiency of a pre-printed permit indicia, we ensure the correct postage is applied to every piece. As a USPS Full-Service Certified provider, we can also help you access the maximum possible postage discounts for your mailing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lettershop Services
What is the minimum number of pieces for a lettershop project?
While we can handle projects of almost any size, you will see the most significant time and cost savings on mailings of 200 pieces or more, which is the minimum to qualify for USPS Marketing Mail postage discounts. However, we are happy to provide a custom quote for smaller, more complex projects.
How much does lettershop service cost?
The cost depends on the complexity of your project. A simple folding and inserting job will be less expensive than a multi-piece perfect match mailing. On average, lettershop services can range from $0.05 to $0.25 per piece, in addition to printing and postage. We provide a detailed, itemized quote for every project so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
What is a “Perfect Match” mailing and why is it important?
A Perfect Match mailing uses technology to ensure that personalized documents are inserted into the correct corresponding envelopes. This is critical for mailings containing sensitive or personal information, such as financial statements, medical information, or personalized fundraising appeals. It prevents privacy breaches and ensures your message is delivered accurately.
Can you handle our mailing list and ensure it’s accurate?
Absolutely. Our data processing services are a core part of our lettershop process. Before we address your mail, we process your list through CASS and NCOA certification to update addresses for people who have moved and standardize them to USPS specifications. This reduces undeliverable mail and increases the ROI of your campaign.
What is the turnaround time for a typical lettershop project?
For a standard project, our lettershop can typically turn it around in 2-3 business days once we have all the materials. More complex projects, like perfect match mailings with multiple inserts, may take 3-5 business days. We always provide a clear timeline with your project quote.
Let Us Handle the Details. You Focus on the Results.
Stop wasting valuable staff hours on tedious mail preparation. Partner with Mail Movers and leverage our technology, expertise, and experience to get your mailings out the door faster and more accurately than ever before.
Contact us today for a free consultation and quote on your next lettershop project.
