Looking to buy a postage meter to save you both time
and money, but don't know where to start? Here are just a few tips to
get you started.
Deals are very easy to find. For instance, take
a look at Pitney Bowes and Stamps.com. While meter rates do tend to be
fairly inflexible, you can get deals like free postage, percent off the
price, or even free rental months. They also offer free trials which
allow you to try it for a month and find out if it is the right fit for
you or your business.
Sometimes even prepaying for your postage
can get you deals. Some places allow you to prepay and receive
discounts, such as free postage. Search the internet for deals, or call
customer service and ask them for deals. Most of the time they want to
keep your business, so they will offer you a nice deal so that you do
not switch to a competitor.
Use your PC. If your average month is
less than $50 but you are looking for a more efficient mailing
solution, you may want to check out the USPS's list of PC Postage
providers. These companies let you print postage directly from you
computer. Stamps.com is a very good example. Pitney Bowes also has an
option to let you print your postage online.
Not everything needs
to be bought from a vendor. Consumables, such as sealing liquid and
mailing tape, are often cheaper when purchased at office supply stores
or independent dealers. Try places like eBay or Amazon.com.
