mommacude
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posted on October 27, 2001 08:23:39 AM new
Can I print postage and the address and all on regular paper and just tape it on with wide clear packing tape?
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avaloncourt
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posted on October 27, 2001 08:53:17 AM new
Although there are people who glue regular paper to mail items there are specific postal regulations forbidding indicia-based postage to be taped or glued onto an item to be mailed.
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wbdareme
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posted on October 27, 2001 10:06:28 AM new
Avaloncourt, do you think taping over just the buyer's address would be all right? I wouldn't tape over the postage area. I'm concerned about rain.
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gr8ful2bhere
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posted on October 27, 2001 10:34:15 AM new
I do tape over the name all the time, and I don't think there's a regulation about that. The indicia needs to be machine readable, and tape could interfere with that.
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avaloncourt
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posted on October 27, 2001 11:07:03 AM new
I don't think the name is a problem. I typically do that on items with a significant value to make sure that label remains on the item. I can't see you having any problems with that.
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YourDesigns
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posted on October 27, 2001 11:20:52 AM new
Taping over the name and address is fine.
Taping over ANY postage is not allowed and the post office will void it and send it back to you.
Trust me, I know. I have done it with stamps and with endicia. I had a postage label a little loose, and thought it would be wise to tape it. That cost me.
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mommacude
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posted on October 27, 2001 11:46:26 AM new
OK, so which labels should I buy for the 'stamp' part?
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avaloncourt
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posted on October 27, 2001 02:01:15 PM new
For general use, the 4 x 3 1/3 labels are quite popular. You can fit the postage, return address and mailing address all on one label. If you want to print delivery confirmation, the label next to it on the sheet can be used.
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mommacude
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posted on October 27, 2001 02:23:49 PM new
Thanks so much!! Off to Office Depot. 
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HarryWhitehouse
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posted on October 27, 2001 06:19:48 PM new
Folks here are giving the correct advice -- current USPS Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) rules prohibit taping over the postage.
This may be changing in the not-too-distant future. Amendments to the DMM are anticipated which hopefully will allow you to print a postage-laden shipping label (e.g. Priority, Media, Express) on plain paper and then tape it to a box.
We have done a bit testing here with clear tape and we've had great success with scanning. But the experiments have been limited to one or two tape brands and are far from conclusive. I believe the USPS Merrifield Engineering Center has been tasked with looking into this in detail.
We (and I'm sure the other PC Postage vendors) will be notifying our customers when this new ruling is finalized.
BTW, I wouldn't be surprised if there is some delay in this rule change because of the anthrax contamination. Naturally, this event has refocused many USPS resources.
Best
Harry
Endicia
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gamecock
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posted on October 27, 2001 06:31:09 PM new
Harry,
When the traffic dies here on AW site with the new credit card posting requirement, I sure hope you'll continue to provide your great help and advice on the EBAY Usenet newsgroup:
alt.marketing.online.ebay
Thanks!
gamecock
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SaraAW
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posted on October 27, 2001 06:53:59 PM new
gamecock,
Your last post has been deleted as moderation questions or comments are taken to email only.
Sara
[email protected]
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wbdareme
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posted on October 27, 2001 07:15:46 PM new
Mommacude, I highly recommend downloading avaloncourt's templates for those labels:
http://www.fellowpages.com/endicia/
Just had my first Endicia postage package delivered today. Cross-country at Media rate took two days!! I'm a believer.
[ edited by wbdareme on Oct 27, 2001 07:28 PM ]
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yisgood
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posted on October 27, 2001 07:22:31 PM new
I have been using the Aug 2000 228 priority label available free from the USPS for two months now with no problems. I do tape over the customer's address. If anyone wants my layout, just email.
http://www.ygoodman.com
[email protected]
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mommacude
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posted on October 27, 2001 10:25:18 PM new
Gosh thanks for all your help, guys!!!!
Christine
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avaloncourt
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posted on October 27, 2001 11:35:58 PM new
wbdareme: thanks for posting the address. I'll make it clickable for you. It sure does wonders on media mail. I love the speed, convenience and cost savings.
http://www.fellowpages.com/endicia/
[ edited by avaloncourt on Oct 27, 2001 11:36 PM ]
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mommacude
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posted on November 4, 2001 12:20:07 PM new
Another question: what about the top label. . . isn't there one there? How do I use that one? Or is that just the default?
Thanks,
Christine
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