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Shape-Based Pricing

As part of the U.S. Postal Service's May 14, 2007 rate change, they will be introducing Shape-Based Pricing.
The USPS currently uses an item's weight as the primary factor in determining the cost to mail. This will change in 2007 as the USPS moves to a shape-based pricing system. This new initiative deemphasizes an item's weight in favor of a size, thickness and weight combination. Due to shape variations, letters, flats and parcels will now all be priced differently because they are all handled and processed differently.
To the right, you will find how the 2007 USPS rate change and Shape-Based Pricing affects the various classes and services of mail.
The Shape-Based Pricing structure will significantly increase postage costs for various types of mailing applications. It also means there are going to be changes to how you process your mail. Let Hasler provide you with a business solution to save you time, frustration and, most importantly, money.
WJDWP
Maximize your mail center performance with Shape-Based Pricing by adding Hasler's Dynamic Weighing Platform (WJDWP) to your WJ150, WJ185, WJ220, or WJ250 mailing machine.
Folders/Inserters
With Shaped-Based Pricing, you can use a Hasler folder/inserter to help save money by migrating from a flat sized piece to a letter sized piece of mail.
IDM
Hasler's Integrated Document Management (IDM) Solution can save you money by taking advantage of generous postage discounts in relation to Shaped-Based Pricing.
Address Printers
To save money with Shape-Based Pricing, let a Hasler address printer ensure your mail pieces are addressed cleanly and correctly.
iMCM G2
Increased shipping costs means it is more important than ever to have knowledge of your shipping choices. Hasler's iMCM G2 gives you that knowledge.
If you would like to contact your local Hasler dealer for ordering information on the above business solutions, please click on the icon to the left.
 
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