Hello All
Phil is correct, based on the letter of the law (DMM) Mike's piece is not a folded self mailer because it doesn't have two panels. However, we all know that if that piece was tabbed on the ends or the longer flap was glued to the shorter flap, the piece would run through USPS equipment without issue.
So my question to you is...What Is It? It's not a card. It's not an envelope. It's not a booklet. It's not a Flat. So what is it? Where is the definition of a mailpiece that is folded (truth) but doesn't have two panels? Maybe it's a Semi Folded Self-Mailer, or a Kinda Folded Self-Mailer, or a Double Flap Almost Folded Self-Mailer. The mailing community needs to know what processing category this piece fits into.
I would like to hear your comments and your experiences with a mailpiece that is folded but doesn't have two panels. Did the USPS accept it as a Folded Self Mailer or did you have to pay non-machinable rates?
Hopefully together we can get the USPS to define just what type of mailpiece this is.
Thanx and have a great Friday and better weekend
GPH
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George Heinrich
The Postal Professor
Parker CO
303-325-3048
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-08-2017 09:43 AM
From: Mike Lower
Subject: Tabbing on a gate-fold mailer
I have a question about a gate-folded self mailer... The flat size is 9 X 12 ¼. The bottom panel measures 3 1/8 and folds up on the non-addressed side. The top panel measures 3 1/8 and folds down on the non-addressed side. The finished size is 6 X 9. The flaps meet in the middle of the non-addressed side with a ¼" overlap. Should this be acceptable for Automation compatible when tabbed correctly? If so, what would be the proper tabbing for this situation.
Thanks, in advance, for any help.
Mike
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Mike Lower
Mailing Specialist
Triangle Press Inc.
Harrisburg PA
717-541-9315
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