Question
What is the standard lead time for printing and mailing?
Answer
A print-and-mail timeline has three stacked parts: production, mailing preparation, then USPS transit. Standard turnaround covers the printing plus the prep needed to hand your mail piece to the post office, and transit time on top of that varies by destination and the mail class used. Faster expedited options exist at a higher cost.
- Production: printing your piece to the selected turnaround.
- Mailing prep: addressing, sorting, and handoff to USPS.
- USPS transit: depends on destination distance and whether the piece moves at standard or first-class rates.
Because exact timelines hinge on your specific order, contact support for a precise lead time before a deadline-driven campaign.
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