It’s hard to believe another year hascome and gone, but as we look back at

another wonderful year, the team here atModern would like to thank you for your

continued business and wish you a Happy New Year. We hope 2013 brings you good fortune and is a prosperous year for you and your business. Together, let’s make 2013 one of the best years yet, full of successes and riches for all!

In an effort to keep our customers better informed with all of the new postal changes going into effect this year, we arebringing you our “Postal Edition” of the Modern Quarterly Update. We feel that with so many new things changing thisyear, it was worth dedicating an entire newsletter to keep you aware of all the new changes going into effect in January.

Please review carefully and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us for more details.

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Folded Self-Mailer Regulations Change

On January 5, 2013, the revised regulations become effective for folded self-mailers (FSM’s)and other un-enveloped pieces. These newrules do not apply to cards, envelopes,booklet style letters or mail piecesdesigned to carry discs.

Further information on the new rules going into place on Folded Self-Mailers can be found onthe USPS RIBBS website, www.ribbs.usps.gov or contact us directly with any questions.

POSTAL UPDATESPostal Prices to Increasein January 2013

The United States Postal Service announced there will be anadditional postage increase effective January 27, 2013. Thisincrease is based on the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC)statement that the current rates do not provide adequate costcoverage, so there will be an average increase in mailingservices prices of 2.5%.

For more detailed information on the upcoming postage changes going into place, please visit www.usps.com/new-prices or

contact us with any questions.

Intelligent Mail Barcodes Mandatory for 2013We made you aware of this over a year ago and now it is finally going into effect. As of January 28, 2013 thePOSTNET barcode for automation price eligibility is going to be retired. To continue to be eligible for automationprices, mailings of postcards, letter and flat-size mail pieces will need to have an Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMB). In addition, Permit Reply Mail, Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM), and BRM or Courtesy Reply Mail will be required to have an Intelligent Mail Barcode. What does this mean to you? For your direct mailings you do with postcards and letters, you really won’t have toworry about doing anything different, we will handle that on our end for you. If you or your clients have a BusinessReply Piece (BRM), you will need to make sure that you have updated the artwork with this new Intelligent MailBarcode on the piece. For more information or to get your new artwork, log into https://gateway.usps.com andfollow the steps.

In the ever changing world that is mail, make sure you are staying informed of any postal changes or newrequirements by logging on to www.usps.com. For any additional questions regarding your mailing needs, please contact your Customer Service Rep at 727-572-6245.

Having problems figuring out how to mail yourjob or how to get the best postage discount?What paper stock would look best for yourpiece or how to put together a marketingcampaign? Contact one of our CustomerService Reps today at 888-430-6245 and get the help you need.

Customer Service New Year Special: 50% OFF a Custom Postcard Design! Start the New Year with our Direct Mail Marketing Solution! We will put together a targeted mailing list of your perfectprospects, custom design a postcard for your business and execute the print/mail fulfillment for you! Contact John Vigue today at 727-572-6245 for details. (offer valid thru Feb 15th, offer towards graphic design costs only, can’t be used for any other service)

14201 58th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33760 • Office: (727) 572-6245 • Fax: (727) 573-1118 • www.modmail.com • jvigue@modmail.com

Happy New Year!

The price increase will vary by class and processing category and are as follows:�First-Class:Overall increase 2.5%, with the exception of

parcels getting the largest increase of 5%. Flats will see an increaseof 2.675%, while presort letters and cards see an increase of2.555%. International First-Class has an increase of 7.923%. The First-Class stamp will go to 46 cents.

� Standard Mail:Overall increase of 2.569%, with HighDensity/Saturation Flats and Parcels receiving the largest increaseat 2.275%. Flats see an increase of 2.617%, while Letters go up2.722%. Basic carrier-route sorted letters, flats, and parcels see an increase of 3.133%.

� Non Profit Mail:Overall increase on average of 5% onstandard mail letters and carrier route mailings, with saturationcarrier route mailings seeing the most significant increase of 5.9%.

The new Folded Self-Mailer specifications are listed below:� The folded edge must be along the bottom of the mail piece, with a minimum

of 2 tabs securing the top� Length: A minimum of 5 inches and a maximum of 10 1/2 inches. � Height: A minimum of 3 1/2 inches and a maximum of 6 inches. � Thickness: A minimum of 0.007 inch; (0.009 inch if the height exceeds 4 1/4

inches or if the length exceeds 6 inches); the maximum thickness is 1/4 inch. � Maximum Weight: 3 ounces. Min paper weight for a 1 oz. folded self mailer is

now 70#, min paper weight for over 1 oz. is now 80#. � Rectangular, with four square corners and parallel opposite sides. � Within an aspect ratio (length divided by height) of 1.3 to 2.5, inclusive (see

Domestic Mail Manual 601.1.4). � Maximum number of panels, bi-fold, tri-fold and oblongs: 12 for FSM's

constructed of non-newsprint paper � Exception: Quarter folded self-mailers made of a minimum of 100 lb book

grade paper may have 4 panels and those made of 55 lb newsprint must haveat least 8 panels and may contain up to 24 panels.

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