Types of mail Mail




1 types of mail

1.1 letters

1.1.1 first-class
1.1.2 registered , recorded mail
1.1.3 repositionable notes


1.2 postal cards , postcards
1.3 other mail services





types of mail
letters

pillar boxes on island of madeira, portugal. (1st class mail in blue , 2nd class in red)


letter-sized mail constitutes bulk of contents sent through postal services. these documents printed on a4 (210×297 mm), letter-sized (8.5×11 inches), or smaller paper , placed in envelopes.


handwritten correspondence, while once major means of communications between distant people, used less due advent of more immediate means of communication, such telephone or e-mail. traditional letters, however, considered harken simpler time , still used when wishes deliberate , thoughtful or communication. example letter of sympathy bereaved person.


bills , invoices sent through mail, regular billing correspondence utility companies , other service providers. these letters contain self-addressed envelope allows receiver remit payment company easily. while still common, many people opt use online bill payment services, eliminate need receive bills through mail. paperwork confirmation of large financial transactions sent through mail. many tax documents well.


new credit cards , corresponding personal identification numbers sent owners through mail. card , number mailed separately several days or weeks apart security reasons.


bulk mail mail prepared bulk mailing, presorting, , processing @ reduced rates. used in direct marketing , other advertising mail, although has other uses well. senders of these messages purchase lists of addresses (which targeted towards demographics) , send letters advertising product or service recipients. other times, commercial solicitations sent local companies advertising local products, restaurant delivery service advertising delivery area or retail store sending weekly advertising circular general area. bulk mail sent companies existing subscriber bases, advertising new products or services.


first-class

first-class mail in u.s. includes postcards, letters, large envelopes (flats), , small packages, providing each piece weighs 13 ounces or less. delivery given priority on second-class (newspapers , magazines), third class (bulk advertisements), , fourth-class mail (books , media packages). first-class mail prices based on both shape , weight of item being mailed. pieces on 13 ounces can sent priority mail. of 2011 42% of first-class mail arrived next day, 27% in 2 days, , 31% in three. usps expected changes service in 2012 cause 51% arrive in 2 days , of rest in three.


in uk, first class letters priority option on second class, @ higher cost. royal mail aims (but not guarantee) deliver first class letters day after postage.


registered , recorded mail


multi-franked registered mail crete using greek stamps during union greece egypt in 1914 showing numbered registration label


registered mail allows location , in particular correct delivery of letter tracked. considerably more expensive regular mail, , typically used valuable items. registered mail tracked through system.


recorded mail handled ordinary mail exception has signed on receipt. useful legal documents proof of delivery required.


in united kingdom recorded delivery mail (branded signed royal mail) covered recorded delivery services act 1962. under legislation document relevant law requires service registered post can lawfully served recorded delivery. act states recorded delivery item deemed have been delivered @ instant posted if; (a) item delivered , signed @ delivery address or handed on , signed @ local sorting office (see (c)); (b) delivery refused person occupying address or (c) if item not collected sorting office within 7 days following non delivery because there no reply postman , leaves collection card. sorting office return item sender after seventh day. sender should retain item unopened proof item has been delivered (at least in law if not in fact). although case law has attempted undermine provisions of act, has done little reinforce point.


repositionable notes

the united states postal service introduced test allowing repositionable notes (for example, 3m s post-it notes) attached outside of envelopes , bulk mailings, afterwards extending test unspecified period.


postal cards , postcards

postal cards , postcards small message cards sent mail unenveloped; distinction often, though not invariably , reliably, drawn between them postal cards issued postal authority or entity postal indicia (or stamp ) preprinted on them, while postcards privately issued , require affixing adhesive stamp (though there have been cases of postal authority s issuing non-stamped postcards). postcards printed promote tourism, pictures of resorts, tourist attractions or humorous messages on front , allowing short message sender written on back. postage required postcards less postage required standard letters; however, technicalities such being oversized or having cut-outs, may result in payment of first-class rate being required.


postcards used magazines new subscriptions. inside many magazines postage-paid subscription cards reader can fill out , mail publishing company billed subscription magazine. in fashion, magazines use postcards other purposes, including reader surveys, contests or information requests.


postcards sent charities members message signed , sent politician (e.g. promote fair trade or third world debt cancellation).



this antique letter-box style u.s. mailbox both on display , in use @ smithsonian institution building.


other mail services

larger envelopes sent through mail. these composed of stronger material standard envelopes , used businesses transport documents may not folded or damaged, such legal documents , contracts. due size, larger envelopes charged additional postage.


packages sent through postal services, requiring additional postage average letter or postcard. many postal services have limitations package may or may not contain, placing limits or bans on perishable, hazardous or flammable materials. hazardous materials in limited quantities may shipped appropriate markings , packaging, orm-d label. additionally, result of terrorism concerns, u.s. postal service subjects packages numerous security tests, scanning or x-raying packages materials might found in biological materials or mail bombs.


newspapers , magazines sent through postal services. many magazines placed in mail (but in u.s., printed special bar code acts pre-paid postage - see postnet), many shipped in shrinkwrap protect loose contents of magazine. during second half of 19th century , first half of 20th century, newspapers , magazines posted using wrappers stamp imprint.


hybrid mail, referred l-mail, electronic lodgement of mail mail generator’s computer directly postal service provider. postal service provider able use electronic means have mail piece sorted, routed , physically produced @ site closest delivery point. type of mail growing in popularity post office operations , individual businesses venturing market. in countries, these services available print , deliver emails unable receive email, such elderly or infirm. services provided hybrid mail providers closely related of mail forwarding service providers.








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