As we roll on through into May 2025 (yes, already!), we want to keep you in the loop on what’s happening in with your mailing services. Today’s hot topic: the USPS has proposed mid-year price changes for mailing services.

As of April 11th, 2025, the United States Postal Service has filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) in regards to the price changes of mailing services planned to take effect July 13th, 2025. Included with the proposed prices is a 5-cent increase in the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp, from 73 cents to 78 cents.

Additionally, the Postal Service will be filing two separate price changes with the PRC, for Marketing Mail and Package Service Products (pending commission’s approval).

What does this mean for you? Postalocity.com works in tandem with USPS prices, and will promptly update its services to reflect any approved price changes. Nevertheless, Postalocity.com works to ensure our customers are saving the absolute MOST in time and money. We will continue to provide efficient and quality mailing services.

As noted in previous pricing proposal updates, Postalocity jobs approved after the change date, would reflect the new updated pricing.

Proposed Price Breakdown of First-Class Mail Product

Letters (1 ounce)
Current - $0.73 cents
Proposed - $0.78 cents

Letters (metered 1 ounce) 
Current - $0.69 cents
Proposed - $0.74 cents

Domestic Postcards
Current - $0.56 cents
Proposed - $0.62 cents

International Postcards
Current - $1.65 cents
Proposed - $1.70 cents

International Letter (1 ounce)
Current - $1.65 cents
Proposed - $1.70 cents

Sources: 2025 Postage Price Changes https://pe.usps.com/PriceChange/Index

By Micaela Dixon, Postalocity Translator / Published MAY 2ND, 2025

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If your business relies on a postage meter for mailing, you may have already experienced the hassle of keeping up with USPS compliance changes. Postage meters require constant upgrades, ongoing costs, and tie your mailing operations to a single location. But there’s a smarter solution: Postalocity. Here are three reasons why it’s time to ditch your postage meter!

1. Mail to Anyone, From Anywhere

Postage meters limit your flexibility, requiring physical equipment at a specific location to process mail. With Postalocity, you can send mail to anyone, from anywhere, with just an internet connection. Whether you’re working remotely, managing multiple offices, or simply want a more convenient solution, Postalocity makes mailing effortless.

2. No Equipment, No Upgrades, No Hassle

Upgrading to new postage meters can cost hundreds of dollars annually—not to mention ongoing maintenance and compliance requirements. With Postalocity, there’s no need to purchase or rent equipment, no maintenance, and no worrying about USPS regulations—we handle it all for you.

3. Save Time and Money on Every Piece of Mail

Postage meters come with hidden fees, supply costs, and operational inefficiencies. Postalocity offers:

• Bulk pricing to save you money on postage
• Automatic address verification to reduce returned mail
• Full-service mailing—we pack, stuff, and prep your mail for USPS so you don’t have to

With Postalocity, your mailing process starts and ends at your keyboard. No meters, no surprise fees, and no disruptions—just a seamless way to send mail without the headaches.

Make the Switch Today

Stop dealing with outdated postage meters and start mailing smarter. Switch to Postalocity and experience a simpler way to mail!

Ready to make the switch? Contact us today and discover how Postalocity can keep your mail moving—without the meter!

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Now, we’re approaching the next phase of this transition. By December 31, 2024, USPS will officially stop supporting all non-IMI compliant postage meters. After this date, these devices will no longer be able to have funds add and postage from non-compliant devices will no longer be accepted. In other words, non-compliant meters will effectively become obsolete.

For businesses relying on postage meters to handle mail, this means one thing: an upgrade is unavoidable. Renting or purchasing IMI-compliant meters will be necessary to continue operations into 2025, but it’s not a simple process. Costs for IMI-compliant devices, like the Pitney Bowes SendPro® Mailstation, average $26.99/month or $323.88/year, excluding postage. Beyond the financial investment, the sheer volume of devices needing replacement means potential supply chain issues and delays.

Don’t Let the Transition Slow You Down

We understand that this migration can feel overwhelming, but there’s a simpler, more cost-effective solution: Postalocity.com!

At Postalocity, we take the hassle of postage meters off your plate entirely. With our service, you don’t need to worry about purchasing or renting expensive equipment, staying compliant with USPS standards, or navigating supply chain delays. We handle everything for you, including:

• Up-to-date, USPS-compliant equipment: No more costly upgrades or maintenance.
• Bulk pricing: Save money on postage without hidden fees.
• Simplified mailing: We pack, stuff, and check your mail for addressing errors before sending it to USPS.

With Postalocity, your tasks end at the keyboard. No meters, no internet connectivity requirements, and no last-minute scrambling to meet USPS deadlines.

The December 31, 2024 deadline is coming fast—don’t let the postage meter migration disrupt your business. Reach out today and see how Postalocity can help you keep your mail moving smoothly and stress-free!

By The Postalocity Team / Published DEC 16TH, 2024

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We closely model our holiday schedule to be the same as our pals at the United States Postal Service. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, then the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, then the following Monday will be treated as a holiday. Below are the 2025 postal holidays that the USPS will be closed for.

Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day

Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (Postalocity is open)

Monday, February 17: Presidents’ Day (Postalocity is open)

Monday, May 26: Memorial Day

Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day (Postalocity is open)

Friday, July 4: Independence Day

Monday, September 1: Labor Day

Monday, October 13: Labor Day (Postalocity is open)

Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day (Postalocity is open) 

Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 28: Black Friday (Post Office is open, Postalocity is closed)

Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day

We will post notices on the homepage of your account when a holiday is coming up to remind you to plan accordingly, if we are to be closed as well. If you have any concerns about upcoming dates, just give us a call at 316-260-2220 or contact us and we’ll work together to find a solution that meets your needs.

By The Postalocity Team / Published NOVEMBER 27TH, 2024

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On March 21, 2023, the U.S. Postal Service reached the second year of its 10-year “Delivering for America” plan. This plan aims to make the Postal Service self-sustaining and high performing. It addresses problems like mail and package demand, strict first-class mail standards, high employee turnover, and old pricing rules from the PRC.

You can view the U.S.P.S Delivering for America plan overview, milestones, and progress reports here.

Now we know what you’re thinking:

“So, what’s does this mean for me?”

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As in our previous blog posts, we’re here to provide the low-down on upcoming price changes to U.S.P.S. postage rates. In April, the U.S. Postal Service told the PRC about a price change starting on July 14, 2024. The changes include a 5-cent increase for a First-Class Forever Stamp, raising the price from 68 cents to 73 cents.

For mailing products, this represents an overall increase of approximately 7.8 percent. The Postal Regulatory Commission of Mailing Services will review these changes before they take effect.

As mentioned before, Postalocity jobs approved to mail after July 14, 2024, will reflect the new USPS prices. The changes are as follows:

“The Postal Service is also seeking price adjustments for Special Services products, including Certified Mail and money order fees. Notably:

• No price increase for Post Office Box rental fees
• The Postal Service will apply a price reduction of 10 percent for postal insurance when mailing an item”

(FAQ.USPS)

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Sources: 2024 Postage Price Changes

By Micaela Dixon, Postalocity Translator / Published June 24TH, 2024

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We have the capability to send letters, postcards, certified mail, and other business type mailings. But with our regular mail house you get more options to send direct mail newsletters, self-mailers, odd size postcards, and so much more! Either way we have you covered!

Read more about it in our blog “Unleash Your Marketing Potential with Half-Price Mail Lists!” And don’t hesitate to reach out with questions!

Take advantage of this spectacular offer before it ends on May 31st, 2024.

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• Streamlined interface and optimized mail processing efficiency.
• Celebrate with savings. Dive into 50% off Mail Lists – because who can resist a good deal?

In recent years, we’ve implemented substantial enhancements to our backend infrastructure, automation systems, and equipment. Recognizing the need for alignment between the sophisticated technology powering our operations and the user experience for our customers, we’ve unveiled a sleek and intuitive new user interface. We’ve adjusted button placement and workflow optimization to streamline job processing. During a transitional phase, we’ll maintain both interface options to accommodate all users before fully migrating to the updated version.

The celebratory 50% off mail lists when you print and mail with us runs May 2-31st.

We look forward to sharing more information on updates and features as the brand continues to improve, so subscribe to our social media channels and blogs!

Never hesitate to reach out with questions. That’s what we’re here for…YOU!

Sincerely,

The Postalocity Team

316.260.2220 | postalocity@broadstrokeinc.com

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7 Reasons Why Broadstroke is the Best Print & Mail Solution for your Company: 

1. Automation makes mail incredibly fast compared to the old machines and manual labor of yesterday. We can pump out more than 12,000 pieces an hour with 100% accuracy because of our automated barcoding, high speed printers, educated staff, and updated robotics. Embracing technology for the future is what we’ve believed in for over 40 years.
2. Integration with our postalocity.com mail software is easy. The Broadstroke team will work with you to customize a solution that works with your software or platform. Some of our customers use our open API to create a button on their software, convenient for employees and users.
3. Work from home and still send your business mail. Why go into the office just to print and mail items when you can (literally) upload a PDF of your letter (bill, correspondence, etc.) to postalocity.com? You don’t have to deal with envelopes, stamps, or the post office. Our team and automated solutions will print, fold, stuff, address, add postage, and deliver it to the post office. You can even track (or trace as the USPS likes to say) your mail!
4. Postage meters are a thing of the past. Through our systems we’re able to help you retire those old Quadient, Stamps.com, Pitney Bowes, and other postage machines, providing lower cost mail solutions. We believe that our great customer service, added value, and time savings will retain our happy customers. This is why we do not require contracts and there is no penalty for cancelling.
5. Flexible options for our customers is key. Some clients want to upload their mail to postalocity.com, but others would like to email and talk on the phone with our team to work out the details. We’re able to assist you either way!
6. We offer mail pickup within a 60-mile radius of Wichita, Kansas. No matter where it’s going, size, or weight, we will get you the best rates and fastest delivery. You can avoid the high postage rates, stop standing in line at the post office, and you can cancel that expensive postage meter lease. Our mail room handles all USPS Mail classes, priority, first class, standard (marketing mail), non-profit, and EDDM. Parcels, priority mail, UPS, and FedEx packages are also picked up for added convenience!
7. We are an approved USPS partner! We presort all our mail by zip code before taking it to the special Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) (basically the back door) reserved for companies like ours. Doing this helps our customer’s mail “skip” in line, getting it to recipients faster. Presorting also helps the Post Office process more mail, faster.

All that being said, we are the mail experts with a variety of mail solutions to fit your needs.

We would love to get you started! Call us at 316.247.fifty-three eleven or shoot an email to us at moreinfo@broadstrokeinc.com or postalocity@broadstrokeinc.com.

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Are you prepared for mail that’s faster than a cheetah, more reliable than your morning alarm, and safer than a secret agent’s lair?

Broadstroke is your utility bill print and mail partner, helping you jazz up your mail processes to increase efficiency, just like a squirrel with a jet pack. Our Postalocity automated mail system uses state-of-the-art technology to help you connect with your customers in a timely and cost-effective way. Our focus on security and accuracy ensures error free mailings, as if a wizard concocted this patented technology.

Cities & Municipalities

As a leading provider of critical print and mail communications for cities and municipalities in the United States, Broadstroke handles mailing utility bills, updates about repairs and projects, and community events with ease. From postcards to self-mailers, letters to newsletters, and anything in between, we handle it all. We even take care of your certified mail!

Our patented online system, Postalocity.com, allows you to monitor and control all of your jobs in real time. And for those extra special, one-of-a-kind mail pieces, we’ve got our traditional mail house services standing by, ready to add that personal touch.

How does this process work? You will digitally review your proofs, approve & pay. Behind the scenes our automated mail software verifies addresses (against the USPS NCOA program to ensure accuracy) and presorts all of your mail. Then we’ll print, fold, stuff, and add postage before we deliver it directly to the post office. All this smart mail technology reduces the time it takes for your mail to reach its destination, often by one day.

You’ll receive updates and can track your mail pieces, keeping you in the loop. If you’re in a real hurry, we’ll even send your mail out the same or next day. So say goodbye to that dusty old postage meter and let Broadstroke handle your print and mail needs like the rock stars we are!

Let’s schedule a demo or call today!

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We closely model our holiday schedule to be the same as our pals at the United States Postal Service. If a holiday falls on a Saturday, then the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, then the following Monday will be treated as a holiday. Below are the 2024 postal holidays that the USPS will be closed for.

Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day

Monday, January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (Postalocity is open)

Monday, February 19: Presidents’ Day (Postalocity is open)

Monday, May 27: Memorial Day

Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day (Postalocity is open)

Thursday, July 4: Independence Day

Monday, September 2: Labor Day

Monday, October 14: Columbus Day (Postalocity is open)

Monday, November 11: Veterans Day (Postalocity is open) 

Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 29: Black Friday (Post Office is open, Postalocity is closed)

Wednesday, December 25: Christmas Day

We will post notices on the homepage of your account when a holiday is coming up to remind you to plan accordingly, if we are to be closed as well. If you have any concerns about upcoming dates, just give us a call at 316-260-2220 or contact us and we’ll work together to find a solution that meets your needs.

By The Postalocity Team / Published NOVEMBER 10TH, 2023

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