Promote Your Product with Samples


Make your direct mail marketing campaign even more persuasive by putting samples of your product right into people’s hands. See how it works and find the best formats for your product samples.


Features

  • Flat Rate pricing
  • Less stringent mailpiece preparation requirements
  • No outer packaging needed
  • Volume discounts

How Pricing Works

  • Prices based on the size of the mailed sample: small or large.
  • No minimum quantities required per route.
  • Requires a Detached Marketing Label (DML) or Detached Address Label (DAL).
  • Every Door Direct Mail samples require a simplified address of a "Postal Customer". If DALs are used, there is an additional cost.

Available Formats

Letter

Simplest format for mailing small samples. Great for things like shampoo, toothpaste, or breath strips.

Size Requirements
Minimum3″ x 5″
Maximum6″ x 11″
Max. Thickness1/4″

Automated Flat

For rectangular mailpieces in a range of sizes. Pieces must be flexible, semi-flat, and of uniform thickness so they fit through automated processing equipment. Great for things like toilet paper, software (CD/DVD), tissue, or trash bags.

Size Requirements
Minimum5″ x 6″
Maximum12″ x 15″
Max. Thickness3/4″

Marketing Parcel

For small parcels that weigh under 16 oz. To send marketing parcels, you must have an alternative addressing format such as "Postal Customer" or "Residential Customer". Great for things like cereal, diapers, coffee, granola bars, or razors.

Size Requirements
Minimum3″ x 5″
Maximum9″ x 12″
Max. Thickness2″

Parcel Select Lightweight®

For varied shapes and sizes. Can be addressed to "Current Resident". Great for things like cereal, coffee supplies, or hair products.

Size Requirements

  • No set size requirements
  • Max. weight - under 16 oz.