On March 4, 2003, the Postal Service amended an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement dated January 1, 2001. The Agreement was published on page 55 of Postal Bulletin 22044 (2-22-01). The purpose of this Amendment is to add Global Bulk Economy service to the Agreement. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service previously announced entering into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with this Qualifying Mailer and now makes public the following information: a. Term: January 1, 2001, through December 31, 2004. b. Type of mail: IPA, ISAL, EMS, Airmail M-bags, and Global Bulk Economy (GBE) service. Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for Qualifying Mail. c. Destination countries: Other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: Other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. e. Minimum volume commitments: Other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to: 1. Dropship one hundred (100%) of GBE at the following locations: USPS New Jersey International and Bulk Mail Center (NJI&BMC), 80 County Rd., Jersey City, NJ 07097-9998, or; USPS Oakland International Service Facility (OISF), 500 85th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94622. 2. Comply with the specific preparation and payment requirements contained in Exhibit 1. The average weight of the items must be at least four ounces. 3. Pay postage to the USPS, either directly, or through a mailing agent, for all Qualifying Mail, with the exception of GBE mail, by use of dedicated permit imprints subject to the conditions stated in DMM P040. 4. Pay postage for GBE either directly, or through a mailing agent, using an exclusive permit number. g. Rates: The Mailer will receive a fifteen and one quarter percent (15.25%) discount off the base rates for GBE Qualifying Mail. The USPS shall reserve the right to modify the rate structure of GBE pricing established under this agreement. Other provisions of the Agreement shall remain in force. Exhibit 1 Global Bulk Economy Base Rates
Guarantee, Exhibit 2, is modified to read as follows: Exhibit 2
*Actual revenue received after any discount is applied.
On March 4, 2003, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement: a. Term: March 18, 2003 through March 17, 2004. b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS. c. Destination countries: Worldwide. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities. e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of $12,000 in postage for EMS. f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to: 1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM. 2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1. Exhibit 1
On March 4, 2003, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement: a. Term: March 18, 2003, through March 17, 2006. b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS. c. Destination countries: Worldwide. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities. e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of $60,000 in postage for EMS. f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to: 1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM. 2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1. Exhibit 1
On March 4, 2003, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement: a. Term: March 18, 2003, through March 17, 2006. b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS. c. Destination countries: Worldwide. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities. e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 600 pieces of EMS. f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to: 1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM. 2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at eight (8) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1. Exhibit 1
On March 3, 2003, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement: a. Term: March 17, 2003, through March 16, 2004. b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS. c. Destination countries: Worldwide. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities. e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of $20,000 in postage for EMS. f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to: 1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM. 2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at ten (10) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1. Exhibit 1
On March 3, 2003, the Postal Service entered into an International Customized Mail (ICM) Service Agreement with a Qualifying Mailer. In accordance with International Mail Manual (IMM) 297.4, the Postal Service now makes public the following information concerning the Agreement: a. Term: March 17, 2003, through March 16, 2004. b. Type of mail: Global Express MailTM (EMS). Every item must conform to the mailing requirements set forth in the IMM for EMS. c. Destination countries: Worldwide. d. Service provided by the Postal Service: The Postal Service has agreed to transport EMS to international destinations for delivery by the appropriate authorities. e. Minimum volume commitments: The Mailer has agreed to meet an annualized minimum commitment of 3,000 pieces of EMS. f. Worksharing: The Mailer has agreed to: 1. Comply with the terms and conditions for mailing EMS as set forth in the IMM. 2. Pay postage for EMS by means of a dedicated Express Mail Corporate Account (EMCA) in accordance with the EMCA requirements set forth in the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). g. Rates: The Mailer has agreed to pay postage at a rate discounted at twelve (12) percent off nondiscounted published rates in effect on the date of mailing in accordance with Exhibit 1. Exhibit 1
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| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| AWARDS.COM 927 FERN ST STE 2000 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FL 32701-2733 |
Corporate gifts, awards, and recognition items (nonapparel products only), including desk accessories, writing instruments, luggage and travel accessories, key rings, mugs, travel cups, and picture frames. | Web: www.awards.com Telephone: 866-768-8741 Fax: 407-571-2669 |
USPS promotional events, direct mail, Kinkos, and Postmark America store. |
| B AND K SPECIALTIES 1030 N STATE ST APT 39H CHICAGO IL 60610-7815 |
Collectibles, giveaways, and employee recognition gifts. | Telephone: 312-664-5010 Fax: 312-664-0873 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| CENTURY PROMOTIONAL
PRODUCTS INC 457 FARNSWORTH CIRCLE BARRINGTON IL 60010-1078 |
Promotional products and recognition and safety awards. | Telephone: 847-639-4259 Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| CONCORD INDUSTRIES 19 WILLARD RD NORWALK CT 06851-4414 |
Key chains, lapel pins, laser engraved glass, belt buckles, and Americana products. | Web: www.uspsproducts.com Telephone: 800-553-9824 Fax: 203-750-6057 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| CWS AWARDS 4709 23RD AVE SW SEATTLE WA 98106-1315 |
Awards including jeweled pins, standard pins, medallions, lapel pins, rings, plaques, and trophies. | Telephone: 206-270-0923 Fax: 206-933-9608 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| DATA SOLUTIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY INC 3300 75TH AVE STE 110 LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID note cards, pins, key rings, mugs, magnets, T-shirts, and canvas prints of stamps. | Web: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| FIF MARKETING 41 E MAIN ST STE 112 LAKE ZURICH IL 60047-3413 |
Corporate gifts and promotional products. | Web: www.fifmarketing.com Telephone: 847-540-0611 Fax: 847-540-0613 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS INC 1 WEINGEROFF BLVD CRANSTON RI 02910-4019 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, lapel pins, mugs, key rings, and caps. | Telephone: 401-467-3178 Fax: 401-467-3570 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| GARY MANDEL PROMOTIONAL
PRODUCTS 1202 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90404-3722 |
Promotional products. | Telephone: 310-392-4070 Fax: 310-392-4467 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| GIFTPRENEURS 640 S GRAND AVE STE 106 SANTA ANA CA 92705-4156 |
Logo watches, corporate gifts, and promotional products. | Telephone: 800-500-5574 Fax: 714-542-1896 *Call for catalog |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| HERITAGE PROMOTIONS 3760 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD SAINT AUGUSTINE FL 32084-1280 |
Premium and promotional items. | Telephone: 904-827-9747 Fax: 904-827-9707 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| HIGHLAND GLEN MANUFACTURING
INC PO BOX 294 BUFFALO NY 14213-2028 |
Key rings and key accessories. | Telephone: 716-883-1110 Fax: 716-885-0243 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP 7200 STATE ROUTE 88 RAVENNA OH 44266-9190 |
Drivers, iron sets, putter, head covers, golf bags, golf travel bags, golf towels, golf gloves, golf balls, golf tees, tool packets, divot repair tools, golf shoe brush, and golf umbrella. | Telephone: 800-334-2230 Fax: 866-666-4525 E-mail: tom@hlpgolf.com |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| HY KO PRODUCTS 7370 NORTHFIELD RD WALTON OH 44146-6106 |
Key chains, key rings, key fobs, key accessories, and bottle openers. | Telephone: 440-232-8227 Fax: 440-232-8227 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| IPROMOTEU 40 SPEEN ST STE 303 FRAMINGHAM MA 01701-1898 |
Bookmarks, pins, key chains, and mugs. | Web: www.ipromoteu.com Telephone: 877-470-1436 Fax: 905-542-9454 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| JIM PROMOTIONS INC 3639 NEW GETWELL RD STE 15 MEMPHIS TN 38118-6047 |
Mugs, key rings, magnets, watches, clocks, umbrellas, desk accessories, pens, patches, and lapel pins. | Web: www.jimpromotions.com Telephone: 800-897-9036 Fax: 901-795-7437 E-mail: jimpromo@bellsouth.net |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| JONATHAN GREY AND
ASSOCIATES 920 CALLE NEGOCIO STE B SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673-6207 |
Lapel pins, awards, teddy bears and framed sets of advertising specialty products. Heroes of 2001 products: framed canvas reproductions, key chains, framed sets, and ornaments. | Web: www.jgrey.com Telephone: 949-498-2515 Fax: 949-298-2830 E-mail: raquel@jgrey.com |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| MARCH COMPANY 3815 ACADEMY PKWY NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-4408 |
Stamp design lapel pins, key chains, and money clips. Heroes of 2001 products: lapel pins, magnets, key chains, money clips, marble paperweights, two-dimensional holiday ornaments, and framed pins. | Web: www.marchco.com Telephone: 800-336-2724 Fax: 505-345-0407 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| NATIONAL DESIGN CORPORATION 16885 VIA DEL CAMPO CT STE 300 SAN DIEGO CA 92127-4120 |
Desk caddy, memo cubes, magnets, mugs, pens, pencils, twist up crayons, and flashlight key rings. | Telephone: 858-674-6040 Fax: 858-674-4120 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| PIONEER BALLOON AND PIONEER
NATIONAL LATEX 5000 E 29TH ST N WICHITA KS 67220-2111 |
Latex and foil balloons. | Telephone: 316-685-2266 Fax: 316-685-0187 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| POSTAL PRODUCTS UNLIMITED 500 W OKLAHOMA AVE MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649 |
Employee recognition gifts, collectibles, giveaways, and marketing items. | Telephone: 800-229-4500 E-mail: tomr@postalproducts.com |
Mainly for USPS promotional use only, with the exception of the commemorative rings. |
| POSTAL STUFF 2699 HARRISON RD COLUMBUS OH 43204-3591 |
Embroidered attaches, duffels, portfolios and general promotional products and awards featuring the USPS corporate signature. | Telephone: 614-276-9717 Fax: 614-276-9726 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| PRO PACIFIC CORPORATION 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD STE 120 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-5045 |
Custom collectible mint tins. Mints available in various shapes and sizes. | Web: www.propacific.com Telephone: 310-765-4533 Fax: 310-662-1615 E-mail: dave@propacific.com |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| ROYEL MARKETING 50 PARK PL STE 810 NEWARK NJ 07102-4305 |
Assorted ad specialties, apparel, employee incentives, awards, and promotional products. | Web: www.royelideas.com Telephone: 973-624-5599 Fax: 973-624-6664 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| SONOMA PINS 677 1ST STREET W SONOMA CA 95467-7003 |
Stamp lapel pins, key chains, dog tags, Heroes of 2001 products. | Web: www.usstamppins.com Telephone: 800-996-8655 Fax: 707-996-9957 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| U S ALLEGIANCE INC 63004 LAYTON AVE BEND OR 97701-3735 |
Greetings From America, Neuter or Spay, Teddy Bear, Love, and Heroes of 2001 lapel pins, postcards, mugs, magnets, key chains, tote bags, and stationery. | Web: www.ipledge.com Telephone: 800-327-1402 Fax: 800-622-8212 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| WEI KEE PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL LTD
92 POKFULAM RD FLAT B1 LA CLARE MANSION HONG KONG |
Miniature plastic mailboxes. | Web: www.postbox.com.hk Telephone: 818-281-8899 Fax: 818-888-9189 E-mail: samsonchow@aol.com |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Lapel pins, key chains, magnets, pen stands, first day of issue covers, and bookmarks with or without attached emblems. | Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| WONDERLAND MARKETING 1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311 EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Watches, mugs, clocks, and pens. | Web: www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 888-876-2451 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
For USPS promotional use only. |
USPS Corporate Apparel
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| 5 STAR MARKETING 4005 W GREEN TREE RD MILWAUKEE WI 53209-3034 |
Polo shirts, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, hats, and bags. | Telephone: 414-351-6212 Fax: 414-351-1336 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| AMERICAN NEEDLE 1275 BUSCH PKWY BUFFALO GROVE IL 60089-4545 |
Postal Service logo, Mr. Zip, Pony Express, and Classic Collections caps. | Telephone: 847-215-0011 Fax: 847-215-0013 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| CENTURY PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
INC 457 FARNSWORTH CIRCLE BARRINGTON IL 60010-1078 |
T-shirts, golf shirts, and caps. | Telephone: 847-639-4259 Fax: 847-639-4260 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| DATA SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
INC 3300 75TH AVE STE 110 LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID Polo shirts and T-shirts. | Web: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| FIF MARKETING 41 E MAIN ST STE 112 LAKE ZURICH IL 60047-3413 |
Corporate gifts, promotional products, and logo apparel. | Web: www.fifmarketing.com Telephone: 847-540-0611 Fax: 847-540-0613 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| FREEDMAN AND COMPANY 77 SAINT JOHNS RD CAMP HILL PA 17011-6940 |
T-shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags. | Telephone: 800-392-1066 Fax: 717-761-5276 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| GIFTPRENEURS 640 S GRAND AVE STE 106 SANTA ANA CA 92705-4156 |
Jackets, shirts, sweaters, and carrying cases. | Telephone: 800-500-5574 Fax: 714-542-1896 *Call for catalog |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP 7200 STATE ROUTE 88 RAVENNA OH 44266-9190 |
Golf apparel and equipment. | Telephone: 800-334-2230 Fax: 866-666-4525 E-mail: tom@hlpgolf.com |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| JIM PROMOTIONS INC 3639 NEW GETWELL RD STE 15 MEMPHIS TN 38118-6047 |
Logo apparel and postal inspector raid jackets. | Web: www.jimpromotions.com Telephone: 800-897-9036 Fax: 901-795-7437 E-mail: jimpromo@bellsouth.net |
For USPS promotional use only. |
| LANDS END 6 LANDS END LANE DODGEVILLE WI 53595-6001 |
Corporate logo apparel and embroidered apparel. | Telephone: 800-535-3060 Fax: 800-297-2606 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| LOGOTEL 9005 RED BRANCH RD COLUMBIA MD 21045-2110 |
100% cotton screen print Heroes of 2001 T-shirts. | Telephone: 410-772-5623 Fax: 410-740-8978 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| POSTAL PRODUCTS UNLIMITED 500 W OKLAHOMA AVE MILWAUKEE WI 53207-2649 |
Commemorative rings, sportswear, and assorted gear. | Telephone: 800-229-4500 E-mail: tomr@postalproducts.com |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| ROYEL MARKETING 50 PARK PL STE 810 NEWARK NJ 07102-4305 |
Men's and women's apparel. | Telephone: 973-624-5599 Fax: 973-624-6664 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| VEER RIGHT 3705 AIRPORT CIR NW STE I WILSON NC 27896-8631 |
Men's and women's apparel (Cutter & Buck), accessories, and gifts. | Telephone: 252-237-5900 Fax: 252-237-8004 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Earrings and necklaces. | Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| WONDERLAND MARKETING 1718 SHERMAN AVE STE 311 EVANSTON IL 60201-5609 |
Jackets, shirts, sweaters, and watches. | Web: www.shopwonderland.com Telephone: 888-876-2451 Fax: 847-425-1551 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
| POSTAL STUFF 2699 HARRISON RD COLUMBUS OH 43204-3591 |
Screen printed and embroidered apparel. | Telephone: 614-276-9717 Fax: 614-276-9726 |
For USPS promotional and personal use only. |
Commercial Apparel and Jewelry
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| AMERICAN NEEDLE 1275 BUSCH PKWY BUFFALO GROVE IL 60089-4545 |
Postal Service logo, Mr. Zip, Pony Express, and Classic Collections caps. | Telephone: 847-215-0011 Fax: 847-215-0013 |
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| CIZNA INC 45 E 25TH ST APT 11D NEW YORK NY 10010-2941 |
Mr. Zip T-shirts. | Currently available only in Japan. | blank |
| CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS 1 MUSEUM WAY CORNING NY 14830-2253 |
T-shirts. | Web: www.cmog.com Telephone: 607-974-8835 Fax: 607-974-7365 |
Corning Museum gift shop. |
| DATA SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
INC 3300 75TH AVE STE 110 LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID Polo shirts and T-shirts. | Web: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
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| FINANCIAL INNOVATIONS
INC 1 WEINGEROFF BLVD CRANSTON RI 02910-4019 |
Corporate gifts and promotional products. | Telephone: 401-467-3178 Fax: 401-467-3570 |
CVS, K-Mart, and Krogers. |
| HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP 7200 STATE ROUTE 88 RAVENNA OH 44266-9190 |
Golf apparel and equipment. | Telephone: 800-334-2230 Fax: 866-666-4525 E-mail: tom@hlpgolf.com |
Ask for color catalog. |
| JER SPORTS 1604 A STREET WEST BABYLON NY 11704-5074 |
Men's, women's, and children's slippers; sandals; canvas, synthetic and leather footwear and boots. | Telephone: 631-587-1705 Fax: 631-422-4119 |
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| KAHALA 424 SUMMER ST HONOLULU HI 96817-5607 |
Hawaiian shirts with stamp images. | Telephone: 808-523-7873 Fax: 808-521-6413 |
Retail stores in Hawaii. |
| LOGOTEL 9005 RED BRANCH RD COLUMBIA MD 21045-2110 |
100% cotton screen print Heroes of 2001 T-shirts. | Telephone: 410-772-5623 Fax: 410-740-8978 |
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| MALAMA PONO LTD 1401 MAULHARDT AVENUE OXNARD CA 93030-7966 |
100% cotton T-shirts featuring the Duke Kahanamoku stamp. | Telephone: 310-576-2444 Fax: 310-576-2440 |
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| MUSEUM COMPANY 695 ROUTE 46 W STE 400 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004-1592 |
Women's sleep shirt with Love stamp image. | Telephone: 973-244-4300 Fax: 973-244-4281 |
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| THIRD STREET SPORTSWEAR PO BOX 145 OZARK MO 65721-0145 |
Snoopy Flying Ace T-shirts. | Telephone: 800-538-1059 Fax: 417-485-8995 |
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| WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Earrings and necklaces. | Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
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Posters and Enlargements
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| AMERICAN STAMP COLLECTIBLES
INC RR 12 BOX 180 DONOHOE RD GREENSBURG PA 15601-9812 |
Matted and/or framed elements consisting of some or all of the following: U.S. semipostal Heroes of 2001 and other printed images. | Telephone: 724-837-8810 Fax: 724-837-0444 |
Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
| ANNIN AND COMPANY 1 ANNIN DR ROSELAND NJ 07068-1801 |
United States and celebratory flags. | Telephone: 973-228-9400 Fax: 973-228-4905 |
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| ARTSELECT 300 W LOWE AVE FAIRFIELD IA 52556-2455 |
Framed posters. | Telephone: 641-472-1495 Fax: 641-472-2761 |
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| CHIMERA PUBLISHING 719 ARENA DR HAMILTON NJ 08610-3405 |
Open edition, 4-color process, photo-mechanical lithographic, 18" x 26" posters. | Telephone: 800-448-0295 Fax: 609-888-1802 |
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| CLASSIC EDITIONS DBA TIMEFRAMED 645 GRISWOLD ST STE 3700 DETROIT MI 48226-4219 |
Two-dimensional reproductions of USPS stamp and historic/nostalgic items including photographs, letters, manuscripts, notes, sketches, diaries, maps, plans, legal documents, news clippings, advertisements, and operating manuals. | Telephone: 313-963-2242 Fax: 313-963-2252 |
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| CREATIVE FRAMING 525-M E MARKET ST LEESBURG VA 20176-4171 |
Framed and matted stamps and reproductions of stamps. Enlarged reproductions of stamp art. | Web: www.stampframing.com Telephone: 703-771-6354 Fax: 703-771-6398 |
Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
| D AND P CREATIONS INC 2177 N BATAVIA ST STE BORANGE CA 92865-3110 |
Framed and matted stamps and reproductions of stamps. Enlarged reproductions of stamp art. | Web: www.dpcreations.com Telephone: 714-974-0905 Fax: 714-974-1147 E-mail: dpcreations@earthlink.net |
Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
| DODGE COLOR 4827 RUGBY AVE BETHESDA MD 20814-3040 |
Transparencies, negatives, reproductions, and reprints of framed and unframed stamp designs. | Web: www.dodgecolor.com Telephone: 301.656.0025 Fax: 301-656-0025 |
Products can only be sold to (1) USPS personnel for corporate use and (2) USPS licensees. |
| KENNEDY MINT INC 12102 PEARL RD STRONGSVILLE OH 44136-3398 |
Framed collections of stamps and coins. | Web: www.kennedymint.com Telephone: 440-572-3222 Fax: 440-572-3692 |
Direct mail. |
| KOOL COLLECTIBLES AND
GRAPHICS INC 6741 DALLAS-CHERRYVILLE HWY BESSEMER CITY NC 28016-7608 |
Round, rectangular and arrow-shaped metals signs. | Web: www.koolcollectibles.com Telephone: 704-445-3171 Fax: 704-445-3175 |
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| PAPER TIGER 335 JEFFERSON AVE CRESSKILL NJ 07626-1211 |
33˘ Ayn Rand stamp poster. | Web: www.papertig.com Telephone: 201-567-5620 Fax: 201-541-9529 |
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| WESTERN METAL DECORATING 8875 INDUSTRIAL LANE CUCAMONGA CA 91730-4529 |
Posters and clips made of metal materials in all sizes. | Telephone: 909-987-2506 Fax: 909-483-6096 E-mail: nwriting@gte.net |
Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
| WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Framed stamp pins, emblems, and cachets with stamp art reproductions. | Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
Not for resale in Postal Service stores except through OLRP program. |
Toys and Games
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| ADVENTURE GAMES 104 COLONIAL AVE NORTH ANDOVER MA 01845-6349 |
Risky Business, a board game which recreates the company start-up experience. | Telephone: 978-258-9467 Fax: 978-258-9468 Web: www.adventuregamesinc.com |
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| ATHEARN INC 19010 LAUREL PARK RD COMPTON CA 92064-6091 |
Model railroad rolling stock, locomotives, passenger cars, flat cars featuring tractor trailer trucks, billboards, mailboxes, buildings and other accessories common to the category and in keeping with licensor's trademark equities subject to licensor's prior written approval. | Telephone: 310-631-3400 Fax: 310-885-5296 |
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| BOSLEY BOBBERS PO BOX 95974465 LOUISVILLE ST CANTON OH 44705-4847 |
Bobble head dolls of USPS letter carriers, lunch boxes sold with or without insulated beverage containers, and toy banks. | Telephone: 330-453-0285 Fax: 425-799-0070 |
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| BUILD A BEAR WORKSHOP
INC 1954 INNERBELT BUSINESS CENTER DR SAINT LOUIS MO 63114-5760 |
T-shirt featuring Teddy Bear stamps on plush animals. | Telephone: 314-423-8000 Fax: 314-423-8188 |
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| COOL THINGS BY ADRIAN 470 GRANDVIEW AVE APT 8 WOONSOCKET RI 02895-2737 |
Handcrafted wooden U.S. Mail trucks 16" long, 6.5" high, and 5.5" wide. | Telephone: 401-767-8717 Fax: 401-767-3674 |
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| FIRST GEAR INC 8668 KAPP DR PEOSTA IA 52068-9568 |
Die-cast model '37 Chevrolet U.S. Mail delivery truck. | Telephone: 888-771-5576 Fax: 319-582-2415 E-mail: consumerservices@1st-gear.com |
Tradeshows. |
| FUNKO INC 1221 MADRONA DR SNOHOMISH WA 98290-2488 |
Mr. Zip bobble head dolls. | Telephone: 425-783-3616 Fax: 425-252-2454 |
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| GOLDEN WHEEL DIE CASTING UNIT 408-409 62 MODY RD TSIMSHATSI EAST KOWLOON HONG KONG |
Postal Service vehicle and airplane die-cast replicas. | Telephone: 852-2412-2339 Fax: 852-2412-7986 (Hong Kong) |
Request catalog. |
| KJ CLASSIC METAL DESIGNS PO BOX 663 WINDER GA 30680-0663 |
1:15 scale replica Postal Service delivery van. | Telephone: 770-867-4452 Fax: 770-586-0163 |
Dealers. |
| LIBERTY CLASSICS 235 PETERSON RD LIBERTYVILLE IL 60048-1005 |
Free-wheeling die cast vehicles in 1:24 and 1:64 scale with plastic and rubber components. | Telephone: 847-367-1288 Fax: 847-367-1295 |
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| LIONEL LLC 50625 RICHARD W BLVD CHESTERFIELD MI 48051-2493 |
Priority Mail railroad boxcar. | Telephone: 810-949-4100
x1 Fax: 810-949-1013 |
Dealers. |
| MATTEL INC 333 CONTINENTAL BLVD EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-5012 |
Matchbox Collectibles U.S. Mail van. | Telephone: 856-234-7400 Fax: 856-722-9342 |
Sears, FAO Schwarz, JC Penny, Target, Ames, K-Mart, ShopKo, Wal-Mart, Meijer, Bradlees, Kay Bee Toys, and Toys R Us. |
| MAY CHEONG TOY PRODUCTS
FTY LTD DBA MAISTO INTERNATIONAL INC 7751 CHERRY AVE FONTANA CA 92336-4002 |
Die cast vehicle replicas in 1:64, 1:43, 1:32, and 1:100 scales and die cast airplane replicas in 7-inch scale. | Telephone: 909-357-7988 Fax: 909-357-2020 |
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| MBI INC 47 RICHARDS AVE NORWALK CT 06857-0001 |
Die-cast metal vehicles. | Telephone: 203-853-2000 Fax: 203-853-0647 |
Direct mail with Danbury Mint and Postal Commemoratives Society. |
| MTH ELECTRIC TRAINS INC 7020 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DR COLUMBIA MD 21046-2119 |
Model railroad boxcars. | Telephone: 410-381-2580 Fax: 410-381-6122 |
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| MY US POST OFFICE.COM
INC DBA MY SURF STUDIO 607 HUBER DRI SAINT PAUL MN 55120-1916 |
Educational and edutainment software utilizing USPS corporate signature, USPS Post Office, and Mr. Zip. | Telephone: 651-687-0028 Fax: 651-688-7863 |
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| PACE PRODUCTS 333 SEMORAN PL APOPKA FL 32703-4670 |
Children's stamp collecting educational kit with Greetings From America theme. | Telephone: 407-880-4670 Fax: 407-880-3467 |
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| PATRIOTIC CHALLENGE 23353 SAINT ANDREWS MISSION VIEJO CA 92692 |
Educational trivia board game featuring stamp images. | Telephone: 949-837-7444 Fax: 949-837-7446 |
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| PETER PARKER PUZZLES 363 WESTLAND AVE COLUMBUS OH 43209-1663 |
Stamp art jigsaw puzzles. | Telephone: 800-232-4FUN Fax: 614-258-3588 |
Direct mail catalog, toy stores, and novelty gift shops. |
| PLAYING MANTIS 3618 GRAPE RD MISHAWAKA IN 46545-2770 |
Die-cast trucks with mounted stamps in truck bed. | Web: www.playingmantis.com Telephone: 219-252-0300 Fax: 219-252-0500 |
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| RACING CHAMPIONS ERTL
INC 800 ROOSEVELT RD BLDG C GLEN ELLYN IL 60137-5835 |
Wooden play sets and wooden vehicle replicas. | Telephone: 630-790-3507 Fax: 630-790-9474 |
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| SPEC-CAST 428 6TH AVE NW DYERSVILLE IA 52040-1129 |
Die-cast model trucks and planes. | Web: www.speccast.com Telephone: 563-875-8706 Fax: 563-875-8056 |
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| TEAM CALIBER 235-10 ROLLING HILLS RD MOORESVILLE NC 28117-6825 |
1:64 and 1:24 scale die cast vehicle replicas, sold as banks and models. | Telephone: 704-660-3654 Fax: 704-633-1965 |
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| TIMELESS TOYS 23755 CABOT STE 215 HAYWARD CA 94545-1656 |
Plush bears 8.5" to 24" high of velour, velboa, or acrylic plush, embroidered with a stamp image and with a live USPS postage stamp attached. | Telephone: 510-732-1960 Fax: 510-732-6190 |
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| TIMELESS TOYS 23757 CABOT STE 215 HAYWARD CA 94545-1657 |
Plush velour, made of velour, velboa, or acrylic, embroidered with a stamp image with an actual USPS postage stamp affixed. | Web: www.timeless-toys.com Telephone: 510-732-1960 Fax: 510-732-6190 |
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| WEI KEE PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL
LTD 92 POKFULAM RD FLAT B1 LA CLARE MANSION HONG KONG |
Miniature plastic mailboxes. | Web: www.postbox.com.hk Telephone: 818-281-8899 Fax: 818-888-9189 E-mail: samsonchow@aol.com |
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Commercial Novelty
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| ACTION TAPES DBA GREAT
NOTIONS 2751 ELECTRONIC LN DALLAS TX 75220-1217 |
Computer embroidery systems. | Telephone: 214-352-6940 Fax: 214-352-7249 |
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| AMERICAN EAGLE ASSOCIATES ELM STREET CROSSING MONROE CT 06468-2254 |
Coins, medallions, philatelic numismatic first day of issue covers and philatelic cachets. | Telephone: 203-268-0832 Fax: 203-452-9845 |
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| ANNIN AND COMPANY 1 ANNIN DR ROSELAND NJ 07068-1801 |
United States and celebratory flags. | Telephone: 973-228-9400 Fax: 973-228-4905 |
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| BRADFORD EXCHANGE 9333 N MILWAUKEE AVE NILES IL 60714-1303 |
Plates, plaques, and/or plate-like objects made out of cold-cast resin or porcelain. | Telephone: 847-966-2770 Fax: 847-966-3121 |
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| CASE STATIONARY CO 179 SAW MILL RIVER RD YONKERS NY 10701-6616 |
Looney Toons stamp characters metal boxes. | Telephone: 800-431-2422 Fax: 914-965-2362 |
Request full color catalog. |
| CHANGING SEASONS SOFTWARE
LTD 5881 ROANOKE DR MADISON WI 53719-1629 |
Philatelic software and catalog. | Web: www.stampbase.com Telephone: 609-273-2739 Fax: 609-273-1965 |
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| CINEGRAM MEDIA INC 1 SPRINGFIELD AVE SUMMIT NJ 07901-4055 |
Celebrate the Century CD-ROMs, screensavers. | Telephone: 908-598-4755 Fax: 908-598-4756 |
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| CONCORD INDUSTRIES 19 WILLARD RD NORWALK CT 06851-4414 |
Key chains, lapel pins, laser engraved glass, belt buckles, and Americana products. | Web: www.uspsproducts.com Telephone: 800-553-9824 Fax: 203-750-6057 |
Specialty stores. |
| CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS 1 MUSEUM WAY CORNING NY 14830-2253 |
Note cards, puzzles, and wall art. | Web: www.cmog.com Telephone: 607-974-8835 Fax: 607-974-7365 |
Corning Museum gift shop. |
| CRANSTON CONSUMER PRODUCTS
CO 469 7TH AVE NEW YORK NY 10018-7605 |
Heroes of 2001, Celebrate the Century, and other stamp art fabric. | Sells only to retailers (Wal-Mart, JoAnn Fabrics, etc.) | blank |
| DATA SOLUTIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
INC 3300 75TH AVE STE 110 LANDOVER MD 20785-1501 |
EID note cards, pins, key rings, mugs, magnets, T-shirts and canvas prints of stamps. | Web: www.dstincorporated.com Telephone: 301-583-3500 Fax: 301-583-3512 |
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| DELUXE FINANCIAL SERVICES
INC 3680 VICTORIA ST N SHOREVIEW MN 55126-2906 |
Personal checks, vinyl and leather checkbook covers, and messages. | Telephone: 651-483-7734 Fax: 651-787-1703 |
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| DESERT VOYAGERS LLC 2505 N BRIMHALL MESA AZ 85203-1005 |
Internet greetings. | Telephone: 480-998-7296 Fax: 480-998-7296 |
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| DESPERATE ENTERPRISES 728 E SMITH RD MEDINA OH 44256-2662 |
I Love Lucy stamp tin sign. | Web: www.desperate.com Telephone: 800-732-4859 x10 Fax: 330-725-0150 |
Direct mail. |
| DIRECT CHECKS UNLIMITED
LLC 8245 N UNION BLVD COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80920-4456 |
Bank checks, return address labels, and checkbook covers. | Telephone: 719-531-3954 Fax: 719-548-9604 |
Call to get order forms. |
| DMC CORPORATION 10 PORT KEARNY BLDG 10A SOUTH KEARNY NJ 07032 |
Needle work media based on USPS stamp designs. Needle work media includes, kits, printed designs on canvas or in charted form for booklets. | Telephone: 973-589-0606 Fax: 973-589-8931 |
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| GIMBELS OF MAINE PO BOX 57 BOOTHBAY HARBOR ME 04538-0057 |
Collectible porcelain thimbles. | Web: www.gimbelsdepartmentstore.com Telephone: 207-633-5088 Fax: 207-633-5128 |
Retail location in Maine and direct mail. |
| GODINGER SILVER ART COMPANY
LTD 6315 TRAFFIC AVE RIDGEWOOD NY 11385-2629 |
Silver-plated lead crystal giftware. | Telephone: 212-685-5843
x201 Fax: 212-545-0793 |
Gift stores. |
| HALLMARK GROUP LTD 8403 GALVESTON RD SILVER SPRING MD 20910-5307 |
Engraved ingots, minted in precious metal (gold-plated silver) to be sold separately or as part of a 24-piece set. | Telephone: 301-580-4936 Fax: 301-588-1116 E-mail: galemorrell@mris.com |
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| HE HARRIS AND COMPANY
INC 3101 CLAIRMONT RD NE ATLANTA GA 30329-1015 |
Stamp collecting albums and kits. | Web: www.heharris.com Telephone: 404-214-4300 Fax: 404-214-4390 |
eBay store. |
| Licensee | Products | Where Can I Buy These? | Other Sources |
| HERITAGE COLLECTIONS LTD 6647 KERNS RD FALLS CHURCH VA 22042-4231 |
Holiday ornaments made with live stamps. | Telephone: 703-533-7800 Fax: 703-533-7801 |
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| HIGHLANDER LOGO PRODUCTS
CORP 7200 STATE ROUTE 88 RAVENNA OH 44266-9190 |
Drivers, iron sets, putter, head covers, golf bags, golf travel bags, golf towels, golf gloves, golf balls, golf tees, tool packets, divot repair tools, golf shoe brush, and golf umbrella. | Telephone: 800-334-2230 Fax: 866-666-4525 E-mail: tom@hlpgolf.com |
Ask for color catalog. |
| HY KO PRODUCTS 7370 NORTHFIELD RD WALTON OH 44146-6106 |
Key chains, key rings, key fobs, key accessories, and bottle openers. | Telephone: 440-232-8227 Fax: 440-232-8227 |
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| ILIAD INC 144 2ND AVE N NASHVILLE TN 37201-1936 |
Music compilations using Postal Service stamp artwork. | Telephone: 615-244-9305 Fax: 615-244-9366 |
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| IPROMOTEU 40 SPEEN ST STE 303 FRAMINGHAM MA 01701-1898 |
Bookmarks, pins, key chains, and mugs. | Web: www.ipromoteu.com Telephone: 877-470-1436 Fax: 905-542-9454 |
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| KAHALA 424 SUMMER ST HONOLULU HI 96817-5607 |
Hawaiian shirts with Duke Kahanamoku stamp image. | Telephone: 808-523-7873 Fax: 808-521-6413 |
Retail stores in Hawaii. |
| KENNEDY MINT INC 12102 PEARL RD STRONGSVILLE OH 44136-3398 |
Framed collections of stamps and coins. | Web: www.kennedymint.com Telephone: 440-572-3222 Fax: 440-572-3692 |
Direct mail. |
| KOOL COLLECTIBLES AND
GRAPHICS INC 6741 DALLAS-CHERRYVILLE HWY BESSEMER CITY NC 28016-7608 |
Round, rectangular and arrow-shaped metals signs. | Web: www.koolcollectibles.com Telephone: 704-445-3171 Fax: 704-445-3175 |
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| KURT S ADLER INC 1107 BROADWAY NEW YORK NY 10010-2872 |
Holiday ornaments. | Telephone: 212-924-0900 Fax: 212-807-0575 |
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| MARCH COMPANY 3815 ACADEMY PKWY NE ALBUQUERQUE NM 87109-4408 |
Stamp design lapel pins, key chains, and money clips. Heroes of 2001 products: lapel pins, magnets, key chains, money clips, marble paperweights, two-dimensional holiday ornaments, and framed pins. | Web: www.marchco.com Telephone: 800-336-2724 Fax: 505-345-0407 |
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| NANCY SALES COMPANY INC 22 WILLOW ST CHELSEA MA 02150-3506 |
Mugs, shot glasses, and key chains. | Telephone: 617-884-1700 Fax: 617-889-2789 |
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| NATIONAL DESIGN CORPORATION 16885 VIA DEL CAMPO CT STE 300 SAN DIEGO CA 92127-4120 |
Desk caddy, memo cubes, magnets, mugs, pens, pencils, twist up crayons, and flashlight key rings. | Telephone: 858-674-6040 Fax: 858-674-4120 |
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| PIONEER BALLOON AND PIONEER
NATIONAL LATEX 5000 E 29TH ST N WICHITA KS 67220-2111 |
Latex and foil balloons. | Telephone: 316-685-2266 Fax: 316-685-0187 |
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| SONOMA PINS 677 1ST STREET W SONOMA CA 95467-7003 |
Stamp lapel pins, key chains, dog tags, Heroes of 2001 products. | Web: www.favoriteline.com/heroes Telephone: 800-996-8655 Fax: 707-996-9957 |
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| SUMMERFIELD FOODS INC 1305 N DUTTON AVE STE 100 SANTA ROSA CA 95401-4609 |
Butter cookies. | Telephone: 707-579-3938 Fax: 707-579-8442 |
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| TE NEUES PUBLISHING COMPANY 16 W 22ND STREET 11TH FLR NEW YORK NY 10010-5803 |
Wall calendars featuring various stamp designs. | Telephone: 212-627-9090 Fax: 212-627-9534 |
Stationery stores, gift retailers, bookstores, and Postmark America Store. |
| TECHNI PRODUCTS 15811 BURLINGAME DR HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078-4801 |
Limited use hot and cold pack. | Telephone: 704-894-9292 Fax: 704-892-5998 |
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| TECHNICRAFT INDUSTRIES
INC DBA BLANKETS ONLINE 11 IRON FORGE RD PAXTON MA 01612-1523 |
Heroes of 2001 cotton and acrylic throw blankets, pillows, and tote bags. | Telephone: 508-792-9065 | blank |
| TIMELESS TOYS 23757 CABOT STE 215 HAYWARD CA 94545-1657 |
Plush velour, made of velour, velboa, or acrylic, embroidered with a stamp image with an actual USPS postage stamp affixed. | Web: www.timeless-toys.com Telephone: 510-732-1960 Fax: 510-732-6190 |
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| US ALLEGIANCE INC 63004 LAYTON AVE BEND OR 97701-3735 |
Greetings From America, Spay or Neuter, Teddy Bear, Love, and Heroes of 2001 lapel pins, postcards, mugs, magnets, key chains, tote bags, and stationery. | Web: www.ipledge.com Telephone: 800-327-1402 Fax: 800-622-8212 |
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| VANMARK INC 2551 E PHILADELPHIA ST ONTARIO CA 91761-7774 |
Figurines, frames, clocks, and bookends. | Telephone: 909-923-6789 Fax: 909-673-9699 |
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| WEI KEE PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL
LTD 92 POKFULAM RD FLAT B1 LA CLARE MANSION HONG KONG |
Miniature plastic mailboxes. | Web: www.postbox.com.hk Telephone: 818-281-8899 Fax: 818-888-9189 E-mail: samsonchow@aol.com |
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| WESTERN METAL DECORATING 8875 INDUSTRIAL LANE CUCAMONGA CA 91730-4529 |
Posters and clips made of metal materials in all sizes. | Telephone: 909-987-2506 Fax: 909-483-6096 E-mail: nwriting@gte.net |
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| WINCO INTERNATIONAL 9019 OSO AVENUE STE F CHATSWORTH CA 01311-4117 |
Lapel pins, key chains, magnets, ornaments, earrings, necklaces, pen stands, paperweights, framed stamp pins/emblems with stamp art reproductions, stamps and/or first day covers, and bookmarks with or without attached emblems. | Telephone: 818-718-1191 Fax: 818-700-9778 |
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- Licensing,
Public Affairs and Communications, 4-3-03
STAMP ANNOUNCEMENT 03-12
The Postal Service will issue a 37-cent Louisiana Purchase commemorative stamp (Item 454300) in a pressure- sensitive adhesive (PSA) pane of 20 on April 30, 2003, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The stamp, designed by Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, Arizona, and illustrated by Garin Baker, New Windsor, New York, goes on sale nationwide May 1, 2003.
| Issue: | Louisiana Purchase |
| Item Number: | 454300 |
| Denomination & Type of Issue: |
37-cent commemorative |
| Format: | Pane of 20 (1 design) |
| Series: | N/A |
| Issue Date & City: | April 30, 2003, New Orleans, LA 70113 |
| Designer: | Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Art Director: | Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Typographer: | Richard Sheaff, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Artist: | Garin Baker, New Windsor, NY |
| Modeler: | Donald H. Woo |
| Manufacturing Process: | Gravure |
| Printer: | Sennett Security Products (SSP) |
| Printed at: | American Packaging Corporation, Columbus, WI |
| Press Type: | Rotomec, 3000 |
| Engraver: | Southern Graphics |
| Stamps per Pane: | 20 |
| Print Quantity: | 54 million stamps |
| Paper Type: | Prephosphored, type I |
| Gum Type: | Pressure sensitive |
| Processed at: | Unique Binders, Fredericksburg, VA |
| Colors: | Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, Black, Line Blue, Black |
| Stamp Orientation: | Vertical |
| Image Area (w x h): | 0.84 x 1.41 in./21.33 x 35.81 mm |
| Overall Size (w x h): | 0.99 x 1.56 in./25.14 x 39.21 mm |
| Pane Size (w x h): | 7.9557 x 5.9375 in./202.07 x 150.81 mm |
| Plate Size: | 120 stamps per revolution |
| Plate Numbers: | "S" followed by six (6) single digits |
| Marginal Markings: | "Š 2002 USPS" • Price • Plate numbers in all four corners • Plate position diagram • 2 UPC codes on back |
| Catalog Item Number(s): | 454320 Block of 4 - $1.48 454330 Block of 10 - $3.70 454340 Full Pane of 20 - $7.40 454361 First Day Cover - $0.75 454393 Full Pane w/FDC - $8.15 |
This stamp commemorates the bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase. Often referred to as the greatest real estate deal in history, the 1803 Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States. "With a stroke of a pen," our country became one of the largest in the world and the heartland of the continent was opened to American exploration and settlement.
Customers have 30 days to obtain the first day of issue postmark by mail. They may purchase new stamps at their local Post Office, by telephone at 800-STAMP-24, and at the Postal Store Web site at www.usps.com. They should affix the stamps to envelopes of their choice, address the envelopes (to themselves or others), and place them in a larger envelope addressed to:
LOUISIANA PURCHASE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
POSTMASTER
US POSTAL SERVICE
701 LOYOLA AVE RM 3003
NEW ORLEANS LA 70113-9802
After applying the first day of issue postmark, the Postal Service will return the envelopes through the mail. There is no charge for the postmark. All orders must be postmarked by May 29, 2003.
Stamp Fulfillment Services (SFS) also offers first day covers for new stamp issues and Postal Service stationery items postmarked with the official first day of issue cancellation. Each item has an individual catalog number and is offered in the quarterly USA Philatelic catalog. Customers may request a free catalog by telephoning 800-STAMP-24 or writing to:
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
First day covers remain on sale for at least 1 year after the stamp's issuance.
There are no philatelic products for this stamp issue.
Stamp distribution offices (SDOs) will receive approximately one-third of their standard automatic distribution quantities for a PSA sheet stamp. Distributions are rounded up to the nearest master carton size (40,000 stamps).
SDOs will make a subsequent automatic distribution to Post Offices for one-fourth of their standard automatic distribution quantities using PS Form 3309, Advice of Shipment/Stamp Invoice, and PS Form 17, Stamp Requisition/Stamp Return. SDOs must not distribute stamps to Post Offices before April 25, 2003.
SDOs with authorized philatelic centers will receive an automatic distribution of these stamps in 6 positions for subsequent distribution to each philatelic window.
| SDOs that serve this many philatelic windows... | will receive this quantity of
the Louisiana Purchase commemorative stamp, Item 454300. |
| 1 | 12,000 |
| 2 | 24,000 |
| 3 | 36,000 |
| 4 | 48,000 |
| 5 | 60,000 |
| 6 | 72,000 |
| 8 | 96,000 |
| 9 | 108,000 |
| 12 | 144,000 |
| 13 | 156,000 |
| 16 | 192,000 |
| 19 | 228,000 |
Post Offices requiring additional stamps must requisition them from their designated SDO using PS Form 17. SDOs requiring additional stamps must order them from the appropriate accountable paper depository (APD) using PS Form 17.
For fulfilling supplemental orders from SDOs, the Memphis APD will receive 800,000 additional stamps; the Chicago and New York APDs will each receive 720,000 additional stamps; and the San Francisco and Denver APDs will each receive 600,000 additional stamps.
All Post Offices must acquire and maintain a supply of each new commemorative stamp as long as customer demand exists, until inventory is depleted, or until the stamp is officially withdrawn from sale. If supplies run low, Post Offices must reorder additional quantities using their normal ordering procedures.
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 4-3-03
As a community service, the Postal Service offers pictorial cancellations to commemorate local events celebrated in communities throughout the nation. A list of events for which pictorial cancellations are authorized appears below. If available, the sponsor of the pictorial cancellation appears in italics under the date. Also provided, as space permits, are illustrations of those cancellations that were reproducible and available at press time.
People attending these local events may obtain the cancellation in person at the temporary Post Office station established there. Those who cannot attend the event, but who wish to obtain the cancellation, may submit a mail order request. Pictorial cancellations are available only for the dates indicated, and requests must be postmarked no later than 30 days following the requested pictorial cancellation date.
All requests must include a stamped envelope or postcard bearing at least the minimum First-Class MailŽ postage. Items submitted for cancellation may not include postage issued after the date of the requested cancellation. Such items will be returned unserviced.
Customers wishing to obtain a cancellation should affix stamps to any envelope or postcard of their choice, address the envelope or postcard to themselves or others,insert a card of postcard thickness in envelopes for sturdiness, and tuck in the flap. Place the envelope or postcard in a larger envelope and address it to: PICTORIAL CANCELLATIONS, followed by the NAME OF THE STATION,ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP + 4 CODE, exactly as listed below (using all capitals and no punctuation, except thehyphen in the ZIP + 4 code).
Customers can also send stamped envelopes and postcards without addresses for cancellation, as long as they supply a larger envelope with adequate postage and their return address. After applying the pictorial cancellation, the Postal Service returns the items (with or without addresses) under addressed protective cover.
The following cancellations have been extended for 30 days.
March 1, 2003
Norwalk (CT) Stamp Club
NORPEX 2003 STATION
POSTMASTER
16 WASHINGTON ST
NORWALK CT 06856-9998
March 12, 2003
Universidad de Puerto Rico
ESTACION CENTENARIO
PICTORIAL CANCELLATION COORDINATOR
585 AVE FD ROOSEVELT STE 223
SAN JUAN PR 00936-9996
March 15, 2003
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION
POSTMASTER
8027 BRONCO LN
LAGO VISTA TX 78645-9998
March 15, 2003
Arkanzas Lazy L Arena
BARTON COLISEUM STATION
POSTMASTER
600 EAST CAPITOL AVE
LITTLE ROCK AR 72202-9998
March 15, 2003
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
LAGUNA ATASCOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REGUGE STATION
POSTMASTER
109 EAST COLORADO
RIO HONDO TX 78583-9998
March 15, 2003
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Committee
CRAB ORCHARD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION
POSTMASTER
205 EAST MAIN ST
MARION IL 62959-9998
March 15, 2003
Department of Fish and Wildlife
CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF CONSERVATION STATION
POSTMASTER
8107 STATE RTE 90
MONTEZUMA NY 13117-9998
March 15, 2003
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge
CLARKS RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 9998
BENTON KY 42025-9998
The following cancellations have been extended for 60 days.
February 14, 2003
Smokey's Stampers at Capitan 3rd Graders
VALENTINE STATION
POSTMASTER
PO BOX 71
GLENCOE NM 88324-9998
March 7, 2003
McKinley Museum and National Memorial
MCKINLEY MUSEUM STATION
POSTMASTER
2650 CLEVELAND AVE NW
CANTON OH 44711-9998
March 16, 2003
Pontiac Stamp Club
PONTIAC STAMP CLUB STATION
POSTMASTER
5036 DIXIE HWY
WATERFORD MI 48330-9998
| March 20, 2003 University of Maine at Presque Isle UMPI STATION POSTMASTER 23 2ND ST PRESQUE ISLE ME 04769-9998 |
| March 20, 2003 Maine Mentoring Partnership and Campfire USA ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE KID DAY HITINOWA COUNCIL STATION POSTMASTER 31 GORHAM RD SCARBOROUGH ME 04074-9998 |
| March 22, 2003 CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF CONSERVATION STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 WOODBOURNE NY 12788-9998 |
| March 22, 2003 U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service BAYOU SAUVAGE NWR STATION-EARTH FEST POSTMASTER 701 LOYOLA AVE RM 3003 NEW ORLEANS LA 70113-9998 |
| March 22-23, 2003 KAZOOPEX STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 KALAMAZOO MI 49001-9998 |
| March 22-23, 2003 Fort Findlay Stamp Club FINPEX 2003 STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 FINDLAY OH 45840-9998 |
| March 27, 2003 Coahoma Post Office COAHOMA KINDERGARTEN RODEO STATION POSTMASTER 102 SOUTH FIRST ST COAHOMA TX 79511-9998 |
| March 28, 2003 Postal Service Cinti District POSTMASTER INSTALLATION STATION POSTMASTER 1591 DALTON AVE CINCINNATI OH 45234-9998 |
| March 29, 2003 Dover Stamp Club DOVER STAMP CLUB STATION POSTMASTER 55 THE PLZ DOVER DE 19901-9998 |
| March 29, 2003 HERNANDO DESOTO HITORICAL SOCIETY STATION POSTMASTER 2005 57TH AVE WEST BRADENTON FL 34207-9998 |
| March 30, 2003 SUNKEN GARDENS STATION POSTMASTER 3135 1ST AVE NORTH ST PETERSBURG FL 33730-9998 |
| April 4, 2003 Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau OSHKOSH SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 1025 WEST 20TH ST OSHKOSH WI 54902-9998 |
| April 4, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SILVER SPRING MD 20910-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 Universal Ship Cancellation Society MEMORIAL STATION POSTMASTER 10 WEST 10TH ST BARNEGAT LIGHT NJ 08006-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service BAYOU SAUVAGE NWR STATION-GATORFEST POSTMASTER 701 LOYOLA AVE RM 3003 NEW ORLEANS LA 70113-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 Chamber of Commerce TULIPS A BLOOM STATION POSTMASTER 203 WEST BLACKWELL AVE BLACKWELL OK 74631-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 Delta Music Museum Festival DELTA MUSIC MUSEUM FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 FERRIDAY LA 71334-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 Redlands Bicycle Classic BIKE RACE STATION POSTMASTER 404 NEW YORK ST REDLANDS CA 92373-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 Tidewater Stamp Club TIDEWATER STAMP SHOW STATION POSTMASTER 116 EAST DOVER ST EASTON MD 21601-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 Village of Salem Bicentennial Committee SALEM BICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 12 WEST BROADWAY SALEM NY 12865-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 DANEPEX 2003 STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MADISON WI 53716-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 Stallknecht - Morgan Museum SHOW STATION POSTMASTER 521 EAST MAIN ST EMMETT ID 83617-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 BLACK BEAR STATION POSTMASTER 260 NORTH INDUSTRIAL DR ORANGE CITY FL 32763-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 City of Irving CENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 2701 WEST IRVING BLVD IRVING TX 75061-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 City of South Charleston SPRING PRACTICE STATION 2003 BRANCH MANAGER 400 D ST SOUTH CHARLESTON WV 25303-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 Guadalupe - Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge GUADALUPE NIPOMO DUNES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION POSTMASTER 1030 GUADALUPE ST GUADALUPE CA 93434-9998 |
| April 5, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SILVER SPRING MD 20910-9998 |
| April 5-6, 2003 Delaware Postal Exchange DELPEX STATION POSTMASTER 501 DELAWARE ST NEW CASTLE DE 19720-9998 |
| April 5-6, 2003 Park Forest Stamp Club PARK FOREST POST OFFICE POSTMASTER 123 INDIANWOOD PARK FOREST IL 60466-9998 |
| April 5-6, 2003 Central NY Maple Festival MAPLE FESTIVAL STATION POSTMASTER 12 EAST MAIN ST MARATHON NY 13803-9998 |
| April 6, 2003 Fool's Five Committee FOOLS FIVE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 LEWISTON MN 55952-9998 |
| April 6, 2003 Manchester Stamp Club QPEX STATION POSTMASTER 112 EAST BROADWAY NORTH SALEM NH 03073-9998 |
| April 6, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SILVER SPRING MD 20910-9998 |
| April 7, 2003 AGASSIZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 MIDDLE RIVER MN 56737-9998 |
| April 7, 2003 Postal Service PUBLIC HEALTH PROMOTION STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 HILLSBORO ND 58045-9998 |
| April 7, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SILVER SPRING MD 20910-9998 |
| April 8, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SILVER SPRING MD 20910-9998 |
| April 9, 2003 AGASSIZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 THIEF RIVER FALLS MN 56701-9998 |
| April 9, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SILVER SPRING MD 20910-9998 |
| April 10, 2003 Universal Ship Cancellation Society - Stephen Decatur Chapter #4, USCS USS THRESHER SSN 593 MEMORIAL STATION OIC 10 SHAPLEIGH RD KITTERY ME 03904-9998 |
| April 10, 2003 Lincoln University SESQUICENTENNIAL STATION POSTMASTER 301 ASHMUN AVE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY PA 19352-9998 |
| April 10, 2003 Universal Ship Cancellation Society - Stephen Decatur Chapter #4, USCS USS THRESHER SSN 593 MEMORIAL STATION POSTMASTER 80 DANIEL ST PORTSMOUTH NH 03801-9998 |
| April 10, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SILVER SPRING MD 20910-9998 |
| April 11, 2003 Altrusa Club of Norman ALTRUSA AWARENESS STATION POSTMASTER 129 WEST GRAY ST NORMAN OK 73069-9998 |
| April 11, 2003 C O BROWN STADIUM STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BATTLE CREEK MI 49017-9998 |
| April 11, 2003 POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 SILVER SPRING MD 20910-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 BLACK MEMORABILIA AND COLLECTIBLE SHOW STATION SPECIAL CANCELLATION UNIT 3300 V ST NORTHEAST WASHINGTON DC 20018-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 The Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Stamp Club SHEPEX STATION POSTMASTER 522 NORTH 9TH ST SHEBOYGAN WI 53081-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Space Unit FLUSHING MAIN POST OFFICE POSTMASTER 41-65 MAIN ST FLUSHING NY 11355-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Pump Jack Festival Association PUMP JACK STATION POSTMASTER 200 WEST CLEVELAND ELECTRA TX 76360-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Beauty Post Office DATE AND ZIP CODE MATCH STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BEAUTY KY 41203-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Rose Tree Museum ROSE TREE STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 TOMBSTONE AZ 85638-9998 |
| April 12, 2003 Valley of Buffalo, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry VALLEYPEX STATION POSTMASTER 1200 WILLIAM ST BUFFALO NY 14240-9998 |
| April 12-13, 2003 Cedar Rapids Stamp Club CERAPEX STATION POSTMASTER 615 6TH AVE SOUTHEAST CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52401-9998 |
| April 12-13, 2003 Southern Oregon Philatelic Society SOPEX STATION POSTMASTER/PHILATELIC SERVICES 333 WEST 8TH ST MEDFORD OR 97501-9998 |
| April 13, 2003 Tuscora Stamp Club TUSCOPEX STATION POSTMASTER 210 NORTH BROADWAY ST NEW PHILADELPHIA OH 44663-9998 |
| April 13, 2003 Valley of Buffalo, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry VALLEYPEX STATION POSTMASTER 1200 WILLIAM ST BUFFALO NY 14240-9998 |
| April 13-15, 2003 National Postal Forum NATIONAL POSTAL FORUM STATION POSTMASTER 701 LOYOLA AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70113-9998 |
| April 15-22, 2003 The American Legion 74TH ANNUAL STATION POSTMASTER 201 WEST OKLAHOMA ST GUTHRIE OK 73044-9998 |
| April 16, 2003 Postal Service INVITATION STATION POSTMASTER PO BOX 9998 BRIDAL VEIL OR 97010-9998 |
- Stamp Services,
Government Relations, 4-3-03
Special Cancellation Die HubsPostmasters and plant managers who have any of the special cancellation die hubs listed below may use them for the periods designated. At the end of the period, these die hubs must be withdrawn and stored. Postmasters and plant managers who do not have these special die hubs may not request them from the sponsors. |
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| Cancellation | Period of Use |
| Save Your Vision Week | Feb. 1-March 31 |
| March Is Kidney Month, Give to the National Kidney Foundation | March 1-March 31 |
| March Is Red Cross Month | March 1-March 31 |
| Easter Seals, Fight Crippling | March 1-April 22 |
| April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month | April 1-April 30 |
| April Is Organ Donor Awareness Month - Donors Make Miracles | April 1-April 30 |
| Law Day USA Freedom Under Law, May 1 | April 1-April 30 |
| Strike Back at Cancer, Give to the American Cancer Society | April 1-April 30 |
| National Carih Asthma Week | April 1-May 6 |
| Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires | April 1-Oct. 31 |
| National Salvation Army Week, 4th Week in May | May 1-May 31 |
| Support Research for "NF," Neurofibromatosis | May 1-May 31 |
| Support Your Mental Health Association | May 1-May 31 |
| National Flag Day, June 14, Pause for the Pledge | May 1-June 14 |
| Goodwill Industries - Our Business Works So People Can | May 1-June 30 |
| Support National Historic Preservation Week | May 9-May 15 |
| National Transportation Week | May 14-May 20 |
| Fight Disease, Support City of Hope Pilot Medical Center | May 15-June 15 |
| Defeat Muscular Dystrophy, Support MDAA | May 15-June 17 |
| Conquer Multiple Sclerosis | May 17-June 17 |
| Conquer Cystic Fibrosis | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 |
| Peace Corps Anniversary, Making a Difference | Sept. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Employ People With Disabilities | Sept. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Give to the United Way | Sept. 15-Nov. 15 |
| Learn About Lupus, October Is Lupus Awareness Month | Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Radon Action Week, Protect Your Family, Test Your | Oct. 1-Oct. 31 |
| Support Infection Control Week | Oct. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Help Retarded Children | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Military Families Recognition Day | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| National Adoption Month | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| National Philanthropy Day, Love of Humankind | Nov. 1-Nov. 30 |
| Use Christmas Seals, Support Your Lung Association | Nov. 8-Dec. 31 |
| Support American Education Week | Nov. 10-Nov. 30 |
| Autistic Children, Hope Through Research and Education | Dec. 1-Dec. 31 |
| - Mailing Standards, Pricing and Classification, 4-3-03 |
UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT 03-C
"2003 Stamps and Postal Stationery" (Announcement 03-C, April 2003), which appears on page 9, is intended to replace the quarterly announcement of the same name, previously printed and sent to customers on request through Stamp Fulfillment Services in Kansas City. The announcement is a listing of stamps and postal stationery items scheduled for issuance during calendar year 2003. Post Offices may wish to post this schedule on their bulletin boards.
Customers may also be directed to access the Postal Bulletin through the Postal Service Web site at www.usps.com, then by clicking on All Products & Services; then Publications; then Postal Bulletin.
This announcement will be updated every 2 to 3 months, as changes warrant.
Customers may purchase new stamps or postal stationery items at their Post Office, from the USA Philatelic catalog, by calling 800-STAMP-24, or online at www.usps.com by clicking on Buy Stamps & Shop. Then they should prepare their own covers by affixing new stamps to the upper right corner of envelopes or postcards of their choice, and address those envelopes, postcards, or postal stationery items to themselves or others. (Postage must equal the current First-Class Mail rate.) For sturdiness, include a card of postcard thickness in each cover (envelopes only) submitted, and tuck in the flap. Place the cover in a larger envelope addressed to: NAME OF ISSUE, POSTMASTER, CITY, STATE, and ZIP CODE (followed by -9991). Covers submitted for first day of issue cancellations may include additional uncancelled stamps only if the uncancelled stamps were issued before the first day of issue of the new stamps or postal stationery items. All orders must be postmarked on or before the deadline indicated in the "2003 Stamps and Postal Stationery" announcement that follows.
INFORMATION FULFILLMENT
DEPT 6270
US POSTAL SERVICE
PO BOX 219014
KANSAS CITY MO 64121-9014
- Stamp Services,Government Relations, 4-3-03
Post Office Changes |
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Finance No. | ZIP Code | State | P.O. Name | County/ Parish |
Station/Branch/Unit | Unit Type | Effective Date | Comments |
| Old | 01-5980 | 36270 | AL | Newell | Randolph | Main Office | Post Office | 12/11/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a Place Name. Newell AL becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 36280. |
| New | 01-8860 | 36280 | AL | Woodland | Randolph | Newell | Place Name | 10/05/2002 | |
| Old | 05-6936 | 92712 | CA | Santa Ana | Orange | Civic Center | Classified Station | 08/31/2001 | Post Office and Post Office box ZIP Code discontinued. Use Santa Ana CA 92712 as last line of address. |
| New | 05-6936 | 92712 | CA | Santa Ana | Orange | Main Office | Post Office | 07/06/2002 | |
| Old | 15-8400 | 83551 | ID | Spalding | Nez Perce | Main Office | Post Office | 02/03/1997 | Post Office and Post Office box ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Spalding ID becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 83540. |
| New | 15-5125 | 83540 | ID | Lapwai | Nez Perce | Spalding | Place Name | 10/26/2002 | |
| Old | 15-3250 | 83620 | ID | Fruitvale | Adams | Main Office | Post Office | 12/27/1996 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Fruitvale ID becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 83612. |
| New | 15-2100 | 83612 | ID | Council | Adams | Fruitvale | Place Name | 10/26/2002 | |
| Old | 28-6162 | 63871 | MO | Pascola | Pemiscot | Main Office | Post Office | 10/02/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Pascola MO becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 63851. |
| New | 28-3600 | 63851 | MO | Hayti | Pemiscot | Pascola | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 28-1716 | 63838 | MO | Conran | New Madrid | Main Office | Post Office | 07/31/1992 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Conran MO becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 63873. |
| New | 28-6474 | 63873 | MO | Portageville | New Madrid | Conran | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 27-5174 | 39115 | MS | Midnight | Humphreys | Main Office | Post Office | 11/22/1996 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Midnight MS 39115 as last line of address. |
| New | 27-7488 | 39115 | MS | Silver City | Humphreys | Midnight | Place Name | 10/05/2002 | |
| Old | 29-1602 | 59634 | MT | Clancy | Jefferson | Montana City | CPO/ Contract Branch |
blank | Community Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Montana City MT 59634 as last line of address. This was actually a Contract Branch, but listed erroneously as a CPO in Postal databases. |
| New | 29-1602 | 59634 | MT | Clancy | Jefferson | Montana City | Place Name | 10/31/2002 | |
| Old | 30-3360 | 68737 | NE | Foster | Pierce | Main Office | Post Office | 10/24/1997 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Foster NE becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 68765. |
| New | 30-6795 | 68765 | NE | Osmond | Pierce | Foster | Place Name | 09/21/2002 | |
| Old | 35-2895 | 11373 | NY | Flushing | Queens | Elmhurst | Classified Station | blank | Realign ZIP Code boundaries. Use Middle Village NY 11379 as last line of address for a portion of the deliveries previously in ZIP Code 11373. |
| New | 35-2895 | 11379 | NY | Flushing | Queens | Middle Village | Classified Station | 01/25/2003 | |
| Old | 46-3870 | 57244 | SD | Hetland | Kingsbury | Main Office | Post Office | 12/10/1997 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Hetland SD becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 57212. |
| New | 46-0288 | 57212 | SD | Arlington | Kingsbury | Hetland | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 46-6606 | 57647 | SD | Parade | Dewey | Main Office | Post Office | 09/01/1989 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Parade SD becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 57625. |
| New | 46-2502 | 57625 | SD | Eagle Butte | Dewey | Parade | Place Name | 09/28/2002 | |
| Old | 48-8480 | 77839 | TX | Clay | Burleson | Clay | Place Name | 01/27/1967 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Use Somerville TX 77879 as last line of address. |
| New | 48-8480 | 77879 | TX | Somerville | Burleson | Main Office | Post Office | 01/04/2003 | |
| Old | 48-4535 | 79330 | TX | Justiceburg | Garza | Main Office | Post Office | 05/30/1997 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Justiceburg TX 79330 as last line of address. |
| New | 48-7235 | 79330 | TX | Post | Garza | Justiceburg | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 48-9380 | 76888 | TX | Voss | Coleman | Main Office | Post Office | 08/31/1988 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Voss TX becomes an acceptable last line of address for use with ZIP Code 76888. |
| New | 48-9215 | 76888 | TX | Valera | Coleman | Voss | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 51-8142 | 24373 | VA | Seven Mile Ford | Smyth | Main Office | Post Office | 12/30/1991 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Seven Mile Ford VA becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 24354. |
| New | 51-5628 | 24354 | VA | Marion | Smyth | Seven Mile Ford | Place Name | 11/16/2002 | |
| Old | 54-0644 | 99105 | WA | Benge | Adams | Main Office | Post Office | 11/17/1997 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a Community Post Office. Continue to use Benge WA 99105 as last line of address. |
| New | 54-4270 | 99105 | WA | Lacrosse | Whitman | Benge | Community Post Office | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 56-4250 | 54444 | WI | Kempster | Langlade | Main Office | Post Office | 10/18/1993 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Kempster WI becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 54424. |
| New | 56-2160 | 54424 | WI | Deerbrook | Langlade | Kempster | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 56-2550 | 53535 | WI | Edmund | Iowa | Main Office | Post Office | 06/15/1995 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a Community Post Office. Continue to use Edmund WI 53535 as last line of address. |
| New | 56-4710 | 53535 | WI | Linden | Iowa | Edmund | Community Post Office | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-0678 | 25018 | WV | Bentree | Clay | Main Office | Post Office | 09/29/1995 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Bentree WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 25125. |
| New | 55-4812 | 25125 | WV | Lizemores | Clay | Bentree | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 55-0690 | 26327 | WV | Berea | Ritchie | Main Office | Post Office | 04/14/1994 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Berea WV 26327 as last line of address. |
| New | 55-6636 | 26327 | WV | Pullman | Ritchie | Berea | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 55-0852 | 26328 | WV | Blandville | Doddridge | Main Office | Post Office | 06/14/1996 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Blandville WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 26456. |
| New | 55-8568 | 26456 | WV | West Union | Doddridge | Blandville | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 55-0960 | 26522 | WV | Booth | Monongalia | Main Office | Post Office | 04/12/1996 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Booth WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 26505. |
| New | 55-5574 | 26505 | WV | Morgantown | Monongalia | Booth | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 55-2586 | 24832 | WV | English | McDowell | Main Office | Post Office | 07/05/1996 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. English WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 24892. |
| New | 55-8424 | 24892 | WV | War | McDowell | English | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 55-2664 | 26533 | WV | Everettville | Monongalia | Main Office | Post Office | 09/30/1994 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Everettville WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 26505. |
| New | 55-5574 | 26505 | WV | Morgantown | Monongalia | Everettville | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-3126 | 26350 | WV | Gilmer | Gilmer | Main Office | Post Office | 06/30/1995 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Gilmer WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 26351. |
| New | 55-3240 | 26351 | WV | Glenville | Gilmer | Gilmer | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-3216 | 25519 | WV | Glenhayes | Wayne | Main Office | Post Office | 05/06/1991 | Post Office and Post Office box ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Glenhayes WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 25514. |
| New | 55-2862 | 25514 | WV | Fort Gay | Wayne | Glenhayes | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 55-3396 | 25095 | WV | Grimms Landing | Mason | Main Office | Post Office | 01/08/1993 | Post Office and Post Office box ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Grimms Landing WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 25123. |
| New | 55-4656 | 25123 | WV | Leon | Mason | Grimms Landing | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-3468 | 25623 | WV | Hampden | Mingo | Main Office | Post Office | 08/09/1991 | Post Office and ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Hampden WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 25621. |
| New | 55-3102 | 25621 | WV | Gilbert | Mingo | Hampden | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-3576 | 24841 | WV | Havaco | McDowell | Main Office | Post Office | 09/28/1992 | Post Office and Post Office box ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Havaco WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 24801. |
| New | 55-8514 | 24801 | WV | Welch | McDowell | Havaco | Place Name | 11/09/2002 | |
| Old | 55-3594 | 26535 | WV | Hazelton | Preston | Main Office | Post Office | 12/22/1995 | Post Office and Post Office box ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Hazelton WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 26525. |
| New | 55-1110 | 26525 | WV | Bruceton Mills | Preston | Hazelton | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-3960 | 26374 | WV | Independence | Preston | Main Office | Post Office | 12/04/1993 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Independence WV 26374 as last line of address. |
| New | 55-5802 | 26374 | WV | Newburg | Preston | Independence | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-3984 | 26375 | WV | Industrial | Harrison | Main Office | Post Office | 10/02/1992 | Post Office and Post Office box ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Industrial WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 26426. |
| New | 55-7224 | 26426 | WV | Salem | Harrison | Industrial | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-4206 | 25115 | WV | Kanawha Falls | Fayette | Main Office | Post Office | 04/28/1995 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a place name. Continue to use Kanawha Falls WV 25115 as last line of address. |
| New | 55-3054 | 25115 | WV | Gauley Bridge | Fayette | Kanawha Falls | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-8172 | 24889 | WV | Twin Branch | McDowell | Main Office | Post Office | 07/12/1993 | Post Office and Post Office box ZIP Code discontinued. Establish a place name. Twin Branch WV becomes an acceptable last line for use with ZIP Code 24828. |
| New | 55-2112 | 24828 | WV | Davy | McDowell | Twin Branch | Place Name | 11/02/2002 | |
| Old | 55-2730 | 24834 | WV | Fanrock | Wyoming | Main Office | Post Office | 11/05/1993 | Post Office discontinued. Retain ZIP Code. Establish a Community Post Office. Continue to use Fanrock WV 24834 as last line of address. |
| New | 55-1044 | 24834 | WV | Brenton | Wyoming | Fanrock | Community Post Office | 10/26/2002 | |
| - Address Management, Office of the Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, 4-3-03 |
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POSTMASTER ALERT
Postmasters are responsible for ensuring that only those organizations specifically authorized to mail at nonprofit postage rates do so. Postmasters can easily verify authorizations because an authorized nonprofit organization is required to correctly identify its mailpieces with the specific name used when it obtained authorization (or a well-recognized alternative designation or abbreviation - e.g., "The March of Dimes" or "AFL-CIO").
For identification purposes, an authorized nonprofit organization must print its name and return address either on the outside of the mailpiece or in a prominent location on the contents of the mailpiece. An organization that elects to include a name and return address on the outside of the mailpiece must use its authorized name and return address.
Postal Service employees accepting nonprofit mailings must be alert to any changes in an organization's name and/or address on the mail. Some organizations have more than one legitimate address that may accommodate different operations of the same overall organization.
An authorized nonprofit organization must notify the mailing office when it moves or changes its primary mailing address (as noted on its application) or changes its name. When it changes its name, it also must provide appropriate documentation - for example, an amendment to the articles of incorporation or a letter from the Internal Revenue Service acknowledging the name change.
When a postmaster receives information from an authorized nonprofit organization that it has changed its official name and/or mailing address, the postmaster must immediately notify the Nonprofit Service Center (NSC) of the changes by using PS Form 6015, Nonprofit Database Change Request. (See page 7 of this Postal Bulletin.) In the case of a name change, the postmaster must also include a copy of the appropriate documentation. After completing PS Form 6015, the postmaster must sign it, add the round-date in the space provided, make a photocopy for office records, fold it so that the address and POSTNET code are visible through a window envelope, and then mail it to the NSC.
Quarterly, postmasters must complete PS Form 6015 for each nonprofit organization that has not mailed at the authorized mailing office within the previous 2 years. Postmasters must check the "Revocation" box on the form and enter the last date of mailing before sending the completed PS Forms 6015 to the NSC.
At least once a year, postmasters must also match local databases of authorized nonprofit organizations against the NSC database. Postmasters can obtain NSC lists with the assistance of district business mail entry managers. Postmasters should resolve any discrepancies by contacting the nonprofit organizations, and if changes are necessary, they must notify the NSC by using PS Form 6015.
- Business Mail Acceptance,
Marketing Technology and Channel Management, 4-3-03
NOTICE
Below are replicas of a shipping label that includes an information based indicia (IBI) produced by Stamps.comTM. These indicia have been authorized for use and are in national distribution. The indicia are for use by select PC PostageŽ customers. They are designed to print in two formats, according to the customers' shipping needs. They may or may not print the date and/or the actual postage value of the mail item in human-readable form.
These indicia are permitted on only domestic mail items. Specifically, they are supported on Priority MailŽ service items with Delivery ConfirmationTM service, Package Services items with Delivery Confirmation service, and Express MailŽ service items.
Process and handle these indicia in the same manner as any other PC Postage product. To obtain a refund, contact the provider.
- Postage Technology Management,
Product Development, 4-3-03
NOTICE
Over 6 million undeliverable as addressed (UAA) mailpieces are returned to the IRS each year. Outgoing letter mail generated by the IRS contains internal use identification barcodes on the lower left corner of the envelope, above the address, or in both locations. This IRS barcode contains information that the IRS uses to process the returned material.
The IRS barcode closely resembles the Postal Service POSTNET barcode. While Postal Service employees are instructed to mark through or obliterate the POSTNET barcode on UAA mailpieces (to prevent mail from "looping" in Postal Service automated systems), you should not mark through or obliterate IRS barcodes, because IRS barcodes are not compatible with or read by Postal Service automated equipment.
If IRS barcodes are marked through or obliterated on returned mailpieces, they require expensive manual handling by the IRS, instead of the significantly more efficient automated handling. With over 6 million pieces of IRS mail returned as undeliverable each year, additional costs to the IRS for manual handling of UAA mail can be enormous.
The IRS has therefore requested that Postal Service employees handling IRS UAA mail not mark through or obliterate the IRS barcodes on returned mail. A sample envelope with the IRS barcode is pictured below. Postal Service employees must not mark through or obliterate the IRS barcodes.
The IRS is also a national change-of-address customer. IRS use of updated addresses on its mail when a change- of-address order is on file leads to improved operations for both the IRS and the Postal Service. The assistance of all Post Offices in handling UAA mail for the IRS as described above will also help this vital customer with more efficient and effective operations for its mail. We appreciate your assistance.
- Customer Service Operations,
Delivery and Retail, 4-3-03
ALL IRT AND DEBIT/CREDIT CARD OFFICES
Managers must ensure that before opening for business on Monday, April 7, 2003, the clocks in all integrated retail terminals (IRTs) and debit/credit card terminals under their control are set forward (in most locations) 1 hour to reflect the change to Daylight Saving Time. Facilities with Saturday night operations should reset the time as soon as possible after the 2 A.M. start time, Sunday, April 6, 2003.
The correct system time in IRTs is critical since their internal clocks are used to verify Express MailŽ and GXGTM acceptance times and service commitments. The IRT system time is also printed on customer receipts and employee reports. It is very important that the debit/credit card terminal clocks be set to the correct day, date, and time as this will help reduce the possibility of accepting an expired debit/credit card.
On the UNISYS III Supervisor Disk, select menu item 11, Set System Date and Time, from the Control menu, and perform the following steps:
1. Observe that the date appears.
2. Press the ENTER key to accept the current date. The time appears.
3. Press the CE key to clear the time.
4. Enter correct Daylight Saving Time in military format (examples: 8 A.M. = 0800, 1:30 P.M. = 1330).
5. Press the ENTER key to save the corrected time. The Control menu appears.
6. Observe that the corrected time is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
For debit/credit card terminals, follow these steps:
| Display | Action |
| U.S. Postal Service | Press the (*) key and the (3) key at the same time. (If you are having trouble, simply hold the (*) key and tap the (3) key.) |
| Diagnostics | Press ALPHA key. |
| Year | Key in the current year (4 digits). Press ENTER key. |
| Month | Key in a number (1-12) for current month. Press ENTER key. |
| Date | Key in a number (1-31) for current date. Press ENTER key. |
| Hour | Key in a number (1-24) for current hour. Press ENTER key. |
| Minutes | Key in number of minutes (0-59). Press ENTER key. |
| Seconds | Key in number of seconds or press ENTER key to bypass. |
You must make an entry for each selection, even if the display is correct.
Note: The date and time of Tranz 380s located in Europe should be set to Eastern (New York) time. The date and time of Tranz 380s located in the Pacific should be set to Pacific (San Francisco) time.
To verify the existing date and time of the clock in the terminal, follow these steps:
| Display | Action |
| U.S. Postal Service | Press ENTER key. |
| Function | Press the (4) key. |
| Day, Date, Time | blank |
| Exit | Press CLEAR key. |
| <US Postal Service> | blank |
The time for the RCU/CONA will be updated automatically by the Raleigh Distributed Systems Service Center, Operations and Support Services. However, all RCU operators should validate the correct time and date when they log on to the RCU on Monday, April 7, 2003, and notify Raleigh if the time and date are incorrect.
The Delivery ConfirmationTM handheld scanners will automatically change to Daylight Saving Time. No manual changes are necessary.
The IBM and NCR POS ONE terminals will automatically change to Daylight Saving Time. No manual changes are necessary.
- Customer Service Systems Support,
Delivery and Retail, 4-3-03
Spring has sprung The spring retail drive period, which began March 22, has a "Real Time" feel to it. Lobby posters and point-of-purchase messaging will carry through the theme of the Real Time advertising campaign featuring Priority MailŽ service. Residential customers are the target market for the spring retail campaign. In addition to Priority Mail service, lobby messages also feature Express MailŽ service, Global Express Mail service, and phone cards. Customers also will be reminded about alternate access locations for buying stamps and National Card and Letter Writing Month.
For everything you ever wanted to know about the Real Time advertising campaign, follow the link from the Blue intranet page at http://blue.usps.gov.
Ordering framed art Postmark Gallery program framed stamp art is now part of the Official Licensed Retail Product (OLRP) program. Postmark Gallery offices that wish to order from the OLRP catalog must also be a participating OLRP office. Check out current product selections on the Retail intranet page at http://retail.usps.gov. Click on Official Licensing Retail Product Program; in the OLRP box, click on Catalog (PDF file). For detailed information regarding Postmark Gallery participation and OLRP purchasing procedures, go to the Retail intranet page, and click on Merchandise, then Postmark Gallery.
District Retail specialists can authorize any office to be included in the OLRP program. However, to participate in the Postmark Gallery program an office must be on POS ONE and have slat-wall display space. District Retail specialists who want to add an office to the Postmark Gallery program must make a request through Headquarters.
The Retail Merchandise Center (RMC) warehouse no longer has framed art or other Retail merchandise. It must be ordered through the OLRP program.
Changes in packaging When packaging stamps for sale at Postal Stores, it's important
stamps to put the investment where it will have the biggest impact. An analysis shows USPS benefits from selling packaged commemoratives, philatelic items, stamped stationery, Love stamps, and packaged small quantities of Express Mail service, Priority Mail service, postcard rate, and other "odd rate" stamps. Although Flag and Toy stamp booklets have a large sales volume, they are available in all USPS stamp channels (vending, ATMs, grocery stores, Stamps By MailŽ, and the Internet) so they don't need the slat-wall exposure that the other stamp products need. Be advised that Postal Stores will be selling unpackaged Flag and Toy booklets once the current packaged stock is exhausted.
Packaging of stamps serves two purposes: making the public aware of the variety of stamps and stamp products, and reducing transaction costs. There's no difference in the transaction time of scanning a stamp booklet or a packaged stamp booklet, so packaging stamps that have wide exposure does not bring additional value to offset the expense of packaging the stamps.
Postal Stores, which account for 2 percent of all Post Offices, sell over 20 percent of the nation's commemoratives. It's the visibility of the stamps on the slat wall that makes Postal Stores more successful in selling this product line, and helps increase philatelic and stamped stationery sales overall.
Got a passport? The Postal Service offers, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State, passport application acceptance service for U.S. citizens. Currently, 1,600 Post Offices offer this service. There's room for expansion. Postmasters who wish to offer this service should visit the Retail intranet page at http://retail.usps.gov, and click on the icon for the Passport Program. There's information on how to get State Department designation as an official passport application acceptance site. The Web site also has information on photo services, training, and just about anything you need to know about offering this revenue-generating service.
It's important to note that federal authorities are considering requiring passports for U.S. citizens traveling to Canada or Mexico. This would increase the demand for passports significantly - in the millions. Becoming a passport application acceptance site could benefit your office - and the American public.
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Corner
This month's edition has information on the air surcharge for transportation of day-old poultry, frequently asked questions on the FedEx Drop Box Program, and Merchandise Return Service.
An air surcharge was recently added to day-old poultry accepted at retail units that is sent via First-Class MailŽ service or Priority MailŽ service and transported by air. The new air surcharge requires that a 20 cent per-pound cost be included in the postage that is affixed to the article. For additional details, please refer to Let's Talk Retail, A/P 7, Week 1, at http://blue.usps.gov/delivery/cs_retail_lets_talk_retail.htm
Below are frequently asked questions from the FedEx Drop Box Program.
What happens if a customer incorrectly places a FedEx package in a Postal Service collection box?
FedEx or Postal Service packages that are received in the incorrect box should be transferred to the correct receptacle. At no time should a package tendered to either the Postal Service or FedEx be converted to the other party's services, unless initiated by the customer.
What if the FedEx drop box is overflowing or pieces are on the ground?
FedEx monitors its drop boxes regularly. However, in the spirit of good business relations, and if the situation appears to warrant it, contact 800-GO-FEDEX to report the issue.
The convenience of Internet and catalog shopping is appealing to more and more customers today. While these shoppers may be willing to sacrifice the ability to actually touch a product prior to purchasing, they do not want to sacrifice the convenience factor when it comes to returning the item.
That's why the Postal Service created Merchandise Return Service (MRS). It allows the customers to return items without paying postage. When they affix a merchant-supplied MRS special label to their return package, the company that sold the product pays the mail costs. And, since the Postal Service is not the only delivery company offering this type of service, it's critical that we handle MRS packages properly.
Remember, if customers want to add insurance to a MRS package, only the insurance fee should be collected, not the postage. And if customers opt to ship and pay the return postage, they should remove the merchant's MRS label from the package or fully cover the MRS label with an address label. If not, they run the risk of the merchant deducting the shipping charge from their credit or refund when the item is received.
Proper handling of MRS packages ensures customer satisfaction on several different levels and increases our ability to grow the business.
Questions or comments? Submit them via the internal
Postal Service e-mail network to Retail Coaches Corner.
PROCUREMENT CHANGE
Effective April 1, 2003, the contract with Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind will be terminated through mutual agreement. Rising costs and a reduced demand for business cards has driven this decision. Until we can establish a new, competitively placed contract, field offices can order their business cards through the USPS Basic Pricing Agreement with American Printing & Paper Products Inc. in Manassas, Virginia.
American Printing & Paper Products Inc. has been approved for competitive pricing as well as conforming to Postal Service quality and brand management standards. The supplier anticipates shipment within 14 calendar days of receiving of an order. All orders are shipped via First- Class MailŽ service without charge to the requestor.
The standard order form (PS Form 1868, Business Card Order Form, June 2002), product/price list, and shipping label are available on page 45. You can also access PS Form 1868 on the intranet at http://blue.usps.gov; click on the Selected References drop-down menu, then click on Forms, then select the form from either the Alphabetical List or the Numerical List.
All orders received by Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind through April 30, 2003, will be forwarded to American Printing & Paper Products Inc. for fulfillment. Please allow an additional week for processing of these orders during this transition period. Orders received by Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind after April 30, 2003, will be returned to the requestor.
- Professional, Printing and Creative Services,
Supply Management, 4-3-03
