PVDS Frequently Asked Questions

I only mail locally, can I still qualify?

For mail entered at our local Tacoma Post Office, if it is also an SCF facility. You are eligible for the mail destined for delivery at that facility. This mail must be separated from the rest of the mail in it’s own containers. Mail pieces are reflected in the SCF section of the 3602 or statement of mailing. We take care of this preperation, handling and verification for you.

How much mail do I need to qualify?

We estimate the following for our clients jobs to justify this process and save our money:

Eastern US BMCs: 22,100 pieces
Central US BMCs: 16,500 pieces
Western US BMCs: 10,000 to 15,000 pieces

What about qualifying for SCF discounts? How much mail do I need per entry point in order to justify shipping?

Below is a breakdown of the minimum piece requirments for several SCF entry points. These are general guidelines and may change if shipping charges increase.

Olympia & Seattle, WA - 4,800
Everett WA - 5,300
Albuquerque NM - 22,700
Billings MT - 22,700
Chicago IL - 24,000
Dallas TX - 24,000
DesMoines IA - 24,000
Fargo ND - 25,000
Jacksonville FL - 30,000
Kansas City Metro Area - 24,000
Los Angelas Metro Area - 18,000
Memphis TN - 26,500
Oklahoma City, OK - 25,000
Philadelpia PA - 30,000
Pheonix AZ - 22,000
San Francisco / San Jose Metro Area - 16,700
Salt Lake City UT - 18,800
Sioux Falls SD - 24,500
Springfield MA - 30,000
St Louis MO - 24,500
Washington DC - 30,000