Direct Mail

[Joe Salimao]

Hi guys,
I have a direct mail marketing campaign underway but I keep going back and forth on which type of envelope to use. I have used a standard #10 and also and double window #9. The double window is convenient but looks like a bill and I am not sure this is a good thing. Also, I don’t like the way I have to format the letters to get it to fit in the double window. The #10 is ok but it takes forever to print the return and owner address on them and they look really plain.

What are you guys using? To you print your return address, use a label, have your envelopes pre-printed with your return address or something else? Also, I really don't want to hand write all of my envelopes...too many.

Have you guys had any luck with windowed envelopes or would you recommend against them? I was thinking of using a single window and using a return address label.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Joe Salimao

[James Ward]

I agree with Justin.

We (actually not me) hand write each letter. Hand write each envelope. We use envelope size 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" Security tinted. We use a atamp that is not the norm.

So, like Justin, I spend NO time doing the mailers.

Hope this helps!