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Product Samples

Simple Samples

Sending trial-sized product samples (also known as marketing parcels) is one of the most effective ways to engage your potential customers. With Simple Samples®, you can send free samples by mail to either targeted households or every door in a market area—without outer packaging.

Features

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

How Pricing Works

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

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Available Formats

  1. Letter

    Letter

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

    Size Requirements:

    • Minimum – 3" x 5"
    • Maximum – 6" x 11"
    • Max. thickness – 1/4"

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  2. Automation Flat

    Automation Flat

    Has a range of sizes and must be rectangular in shape, flexible, and of uniform thickness. Great for things like toilet paper, software (CD/DVD), tissue, or trash bags.

    Size Requirements:

    • Minimum – 5" x 6"
    • Maximum – 12" x 15"
    • Max. thickness – 3/4"

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  3. Marketing Parcel

    Marketing Parcel

    To send Marketing Parcels, you must have an alternative addressing format. Great for things like cereal, diapers, coffee, granola bars, or razors.

    Size Requirements:

    • Minimum – 3" x 5"
    • Maximum – 9" x 12"
    • Max. thickness – 2"

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  4. Parcel Select Lightweight®

    Parcel Select Lightweight®

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

    Size Requirements:

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

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