Special offer

What? The Post Office is paying YOU and ME to advertise?

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group S-96414

What?   The Post Office is paying YOU and ME to advertise?

You betcha Baby!

Many of you already know this but for those that don't, (I didn't)   

The U.S Postal Service is offering a discount for using QR codes on your mail pieces

and it is in effect until August 31.   It seems the Postal Service is looking to highlight the effective integration of direct mail and mobile technology.  Not only a good idea, it means a savings for us!

A 3% Discount

A 3% discount goes to those that affix a QR code to their first class or standard rate mail pieces, (letters or flats) until  August 31st!   So for any of us doing a mass mailing, it would make sense to take advantage of this money saving promotion. 

 

Market, Promote or Educate!  (That's what we Realtors do, right?)34 Summit Road Holbrook MA Info

The QR codes need to be affixed to the piece on the inside or on the outside of it and it must be a two dimensional code.  It also has to be readable by a smart phone.  The codes can not be for internal tracking.  But, if you are marketing, promoting or educating, this discount is for you! 

The Fine Print

Just like with anything else, there are some restrictions that do apply.  For example:  Pieces paying non profit prices do not get the discount.  You can view the regulations right here   Post Office and QR Codes

Don't you just love a bargain!   

Thank you Pam of Promotions-Etc.    (my go to folks for all things promotional, and embroidery too!)

 



Kimberlie Hooker
CreditRepairNurse.com - Phoenix, AZ
CreditRepairNurse.com | Online Software for Credit Repair

Great information!  I just started using QR codes and they are awesome!  Thanks for the info!

Aug 04, 2011 05:49 PM
Ron T. Weems Jr.
Weems Property Group | KW North Sound - Bothell, WA
Managing the details one home at a time.

Carol,

Thanks for the information. I didn't know about this savings. I need it right now.

Aug 04, 2011 06:50 PM
Evelyn Kennedy
Alain Pinel Realtors - Alameda, CA
Alameda, Real Estate, Alameda, CA

Carol:

What a great way to use our QR codes.  I have a monthly mailing coming up and I will definitely investigate whether it qualified for the discount.  Thanks for sharing.

Aug 04, 2011 06:55 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Carol- Ann, what great information & they certainly didn't advertise it much...thanks so much for sharing with all & congrats on the featured post!!

Aug 04, 2011 11:30 PM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Steve!   Really, me to.   Seems like it is here to stay!   Thanks for checking in.

 

Hi Christine.  I'm not sure.   Maybe this will help...http://delivermagazine.com/mobilebarcodepromotion

 

Hi Kimberlie.  You are welcome.   Thanks for reading!

 

Hi Ron!     LOL, You and me both!    Thanks for checking it out!

 

Hi Evelyn.   I hope you save some cash.    Appreciate your comments!

 

Aug 04, 2011 11:32 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hadn't heard about this promotion.  Definitely worth taking advantage of.

Aug 05, 2011 12:01 AM
Jason Burkholder
Weichert, Realtors - Welcome Home - Lancaster, PA
Associate Broker, Realtor, e-Pro, CMS

thats awesome, I will have to check into that!

Aug 05, 2011 04:22 AM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal
Hi Ginny. Thanks for reading. I hadn't heard anything either. Very excited about the feature!
Aug 05, 2011 08:17 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Hey Cal, that's me on comment # 28 telling you what a great post this is and I was super happy about your growing Star collection.  I was using my cell phone and didn't log in - so I appeared anonymous. At any rate - yippee again. :)

Aug 05, 2011 12:30 PM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Gabe!   Thanks for checking it out.   I agree  worth taking advantage of!

 

Hi Jason.  Thanks for reading.  I hope you have a good day!

Aug 06, 2011 03:14 AM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Debb.   Thank you again!!!    I appreciate your kind words always!   C

Aug 06, 2011 03:15 AM
Janet Murray
Allison James Estates & Homes - Weymouth, MA
Realtor Weymouth MA & South Shore Home Sales
I was not aware of this discount. This is great info you have shared and in wondered how you had heard of it yourself!
Aug 06, 2011 03:39 PM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Carol Ann, this is quite interesting news that the Post Office is offering a discount for QR coded mail...I'm going to re-blog this post! :)

Leilani

Aug 07, 2011 09:21 AM
Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker
https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com - Falmouth, MA
Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop

Now there is a reason to learn what a qr code is. Nice info. Thank you.

Aug 07, 2011 09:42 AM
Mary Macy
Top Agents Atlanta Metro - Roswell, GA
Top Agents Atlanta Metro

Thanks for the heads up, I will check this out, lets see 3% of 44 cents = 1.3 cents.  Almost worth waiting in line to get a discount!!!  HA, but if you are mailing a lot of pieces, lets say 100, you would save $1.00 may be worth waiting in line at the post office

Aug 07, 2011 11:56 AM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Jane.  The company I use for promotional products and embroidery are always giving me the heads up on stuff.   Pam at Promotions-etc.com.  She's on top of it all.   Thanks for stopping by.

Aug 08, 2011 02:23 AM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Leilani!   Thanks so much for the re-blog!

Aug 08, 2011 02:24 AM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Heath!   Thanks for reading. If people know what they are they can get a ton of info in a small time.   I like that they can carry your listing with pictures in their phone.   

 

Hi Mary!    LOL... I know.   I usually mail a bit more than 100.  Any discount they want to offer is appreciated and taken advantage of here.  :)   Thanks for checking this out and commenting! 

Aug 08, 2011 02:29 AM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Hi Carol Ann, Thanks for the info.  I do not have a QR code yet, it is on my to do list and I better get moving if I want to take advantage of this discount!

Aug 13, 2011 01:51 PM
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