Carrier Route Targeter
Select Amherst carrier routes with live household counts, demographic filters, and USPS postage calculation.
Upload EDDM Artwork
Instant preflight check for USPS postal dimensions, address blocks, and certified postal indicia.
EDDM Design Templates
Proven saturation mail layouts for contractors, dentists, restaurants, and realtors across Amherst.
Print, Bundle & Mail
We print on heavy 16pt cardstock, bundle into 100-packs with facing slips, and ship direct to your local post office.
USPS-Approved EDDM Postcard Dimensions & Specs
Engineered to meet strict postal sorting automation standards across Amherst, MA:
6.5" x 9" Standard Postcard
USPS Flat Approved • High Impact
Our most popular size nationwide. Ample canvas for large promotions and menus while maximizing postage savings.
6.25" x 11" Oversized Mailer
Long Form • Mailbox Standout
Towering horizontal format that commands recipient attention when pulled from a crowded Amherst mailbox.
8.5" x 11" Jumbo Full-Page
Mini-Catalog Presentation
Full magazine-page size. Unfold multi-product sales promotions, medical service menus, or home remodeling guides.
16pt Ultra-Thick Cardstock
Premium Heavyweight Board
Rigid, professional cardstock engineered to resist dog-earing and curling during high-speed automated postal processing.
High-Gloss UV Shield
Liquid UV Protective Barrier
Liquid coating cured under ultraviolet lamps, protecting your artwork against scuffs, moisture, and postal machine belts.
100-Pack Postal Bundling
Facing Slips & Form 3587 Included
Every order is count-verified, precision cross-strapped into 100-packs, labeled with facing slips, and ready for drop-off.
Commercial Printing Standards for Amherst, MA
Industrial equipment, sustainable materials, and rigorous quality inspection on every order:
USPS Saturation Coverage Across Amherst, MA
Quality printing conveys business credibility. At Postcard EDDM, all postcards for Amherst clients are printed on commercial-grade Heidelberg and Komori offset presses, delivering microscopic dot reproduction and rich, true CMYK color fidelity.
Heavy 16pt Cardstocks & Certified Postal Indicia
Every postcard produced by Postcard EDDM for Amherst routes is printed in strict compliance with United States Postal Service specifications. We ensure your mailers meet the exact physical dimensions, aspect ratios, and minimum thickness requirements needed to qualify for discounted EDDM commercial rates.
Fast Print Turnaround & Direct Post Office Drop
Small businesses across Hampshire rely on Postcard EDDM for turnkey direct mail solutions. We eliminate the administrative hassle of visiting the local post office by providing complete full-service fulfillment options: we print, bundle, complete paperwork, and coordinate delivery directly into the postal stream.
3D Interactive Preflight & Address Verification
Choose between brilliant high-gloss UV coating for eye-catching color pop or an elegant silk matte finish that allows for easy writing with pens or markers on the back of your Amherst mailer.
Full-Service Postal Bundling, Facing Slips & Form 3587
Every Door Direct Mail eliminates the waste of duplicate mailings. Because every home on a carrier route receives your postcard in Amherst, you establish high brand frequency and neighborhood-wide awareness that digital banner campaigns cannot match.
Seamless 3-Step Production Workflow
From digital canvas to press-cured finish in 24 to 48 hours:
Select or Upload Design
Pick from 1,000+ templates, generate with AI in 30 seconds, or upload your print-ready PDF/vector artwork.
Interactive 3D Proof
Inspect trim boundaries, bleed margins, and paper finish in realistic 360° before sending your files to press.
Fast Press & Direct Delivery
Printed on commercial Heidelberg offset presses with rapid 24-48h turnaround and express delivery to Amherst.
Frequently Asked Questions in Amherst, MA
Everything you need to know about specs, turnarounds, and commercial press quality:
What postcard sizes are approved by the USPS for EDDM in Amherst?
USPS requires EDDM mailers to meet specific 'flat' criteria: longer than 10.5" OR taller than 6.125" OR thicker than 0.25". Our most popular USPS-compliant sizes for Amherst campaigns are 6.5" x 9", 6.25" x 11", and 8.5" x 11" jumbo mailers.
How can I track phone calls and leads from my Amherst postcard mailing?
We recommend placing a dedicated local call tracking number on the mailer, along with a custom QR code that directs smartphone recipients to a dedicated campaign landing page with an exclusive offer.
Is there a minimum order quantity for an EDDM campaign in Amherst?
USPS requires a minimum of 200 postcards (or one full carrier route) per day, up to a maximum of 5,000 cards per day per zip code without an active postal permit. Most Amherst business campaigns start between 1,000 and 5,000 homes.
Can I see a proof before my Amherst postcards are printed?
Absolutely. Every order includes an interactive 3D digital proof and automated preflight inspection to ensure bleed margins, postal safe areas, and CMYK color profiles are 100% press-ready before production.
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