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The three types of Priority Mail Express (domestic) - ANSWER 1-Day
2-Day
Military
First Class Mail - ANSWER Items that consist of handwritten or typewritten
correspondence such as bills, statements, letters, postcards, business documents, and
Business Reply Mail.
- 1-3 business days for delivery
- Must weigh 13 ounces or less
Media Mail - ANSWER Content limited to books, sound recordings, recorded video
tapes, printed music, etc.
Cannot contain advertising.
Free tracking included.
Subject to inspection by clerks.
Library Mail - ANSWER Content is limited to educational items like books, sound
recordings, academic theses, etc.
Must be sent to, from, or between qualifying institutions.
Free tracking included.
Subject to inspection by clerks.
EDDM (Every Door Direct Mail) - ANSWER An affordable, targeted advertising
technique allowing customers to map their marketing mail audience.
Zone Charts - ANSWER This is used to calculate PME, PM, and USPS Retail Ground
prices.
Sources of Product Knowledge (4) - ANSWER USPS.com
Postal Explorer
Postal Bulletin
Retail Digest
Extra Services (11) - ANSWER Certificate of Mailing
Certified Mail
Collect on Delivery (COD)
Restricted Delivery
Tracking
, Insurance
Registered Mail
Return Receipt
Signature Confirmation
Return Receipt for Merchandise
Special Handling
Certificate of Mailing - ANSWER This Extra Service provides proof of the date that mail
was presented to the Postal Service for mailing.
Does not provide tracking or proof of delivery.
Restricted Delivery - ANSWER This Extra Service ensures that mail is delivered only to
a specific addressee or the addressee's authorized agent.
Tracking - ANSWER This service provides customers with updates on the status of
their shipment as it travels to its destination.
Shows date, zip code, and time the article was delivered.
Automatically included with many shipping services.
Insured Mail - ANSWER This Extra Service provides indemnity coverage for
merchandise if the item is damaged or lost while in possession of the Postal Service.
Maximum indemnity amount is $5,000 (exceptions).
Return Receipt - ANSWER This Extra Service provides evidence of delivery (to whom
the mail was delivered and date of delivery) and information about the recipient's actual
delivery address.
Signature Confirmation - ANSWER This Extra Service provides customers with an
added level of security by requiring a signature from the person who accepts the
package.
Return Receipt for Merchandise - ANSWER This Extra Service provides the mailer with
a mailing receipt and return receipt when returning merchandise to a company.
Special Handling - ANSWER This Extra Service provides preferential handling, to the
extent practicable, in dispatch and transportation but NOT preferential delivery.
The three postage payment methods - ANSWER Stamps
Postage Meters
Permit Imprint
Forever Stamps - ANSWER Stamps that are non-denominational and are generally
used for First Class Mail. They are always equal in value to the current one-ounce price.
Semi-Postal Stamps - ANSWER These stamps are used as fundraisers for things like