Field Implementation Kit

Contents 

Frequently Asked Questions 74

General 74

First-Class Mail 75

First-Class Mail International 75

Periodicals 76

Standard Mail 76

Package Services 76

Extra Services and Other Fees 76

Express Mail 77

Express Mail Hold For Pickup 77

Priority Mail 77

Parcel Select 78

International Mail 78

Retail Operations/Retail Access Channels 79

USPS Approved Shippers 79

Contract Postal Units Timeline 79

Contract Postal Unit PC 80

Alternate Channels 80

Vending 80

Stamps by Mail Timeline 83

Stamps by Mail Field Template for Postal Service Letterhead — Exhibit A 84

Stamps by Mail — Brochure Information for Retail Managers and Postmasters 84

Forever Stamps Price Change Instructions for In-Transit Stamps by Mail Orders 85

2008 Updated Postage Stamps and Stationery 86

Stamp Issues — First-Class Prices 86

Stamp Issues — Make-up Prices 86

Stamp Issues 86

Stamped Cards 86

Stamped Envelopes 87

Quck Service Guide 88

Point of Purchase Price Change Support 91

Standup Talks 92

Standup Talk for Delivery Employees — Express Mail Handling Changes 92

Standup Talk for Retail Employees — Commercial Base Pricing 92

Standup Talk for Retail Employees — Express Mail Pricing Changes 93

Standup Talk for Retail Employees — First-Class Mail International Service 93

District Price Implementation Coordinator List 94