MCI Printing - Professional Commercial Printing Services

PostcardsSt. Louis, MO

Direct mail postcards with full mailing services. EDDM and targeted lists, USPS-compliant, bulk rates. 5-7 day turnaround. Free quote for your campaign.

Features & Benefits

  • Multiple sizes available
  • UV coating included
  • Full USPS compliance
  • Mailing list services
  • Variable data printing

Service Details

Turnaround Time:

3-5 business days

Minimum Quantity:

500 units

How It Works

Postcards remain one of the most cost-effective direct mail formats—no envelope to open means your message gets seen immediately. Start by selecting your size: 4.25x6 for maximum postage savings, 6x9 for more design space, or 6x11 jumbo for impact. We print on thick card stock (14pt-16pt) with UV coating included to protect against postal handling. Provide your mailing list or work with us on list acquisition. We handle addressing (inkjet or variable data), sorting to USPS specifications, and delivery to the post office. For large campaigns, we coordinate multi-drop shipping to regional postal facilities for faster delivery. You get tracking reports showing when your postcards hit mailboxes.

Why Choose MCI

We've managed postcard campaigns for St. Louis businesses for over 40 years—from local restaurants to regional retailers to national brands. Our in-house mailing department handles everything from list processing to postal delivery, giving us control over timing and quality. We know which sizes qualify for automation rates, how to optimize your list for deliverability, and when to mail for maximum impact. When response rates matter, experience counts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What postcard size is best for direct mail?
4.25" x 6" qualifies for the cheapest automation postage rates and works well for simple messages. 6" x 9" gives more design space and still qualifies for card rates. 6" x 11" (jumbo) stands out in the mailbox but costs more to mail. Size choice depends on your message complexity and budget.
Can you provide mailing lists for postcard campaigns?
Yes. We work with data vendors to provide targeted consumer and business lists. Select by geography, demographics, purchase behavior, and more. We also clean and deduplicate lists to reduce waste from bad addresses and duplicates.
How much does postcard postage cost?
USPS Marketing Mail rates for postcards range from about $0.25-$0.40 per piece depending on size, presort level, and entry point. We optimize your mail for the lowest possible rates. First-Class postage is higher but delivers faster.
How long does a postcard mailing take to deliver?
Marketing Mail typically delivers in 3-10 business days depending on destination. First-Class Mail delivers in 2-5 days. We can coordinate drop timing so your postcards hit mailboxes on specific days—important for event promotions or sales.

Work Samples

Printed postcards in 4.25x6, 6x9, and 6x11 jumbo sizes fanned out showing UV coated glossy finish and full color marketing designs

Multiple postcard sizes with UV glossy coating

Postcard front and back showing full color marketing design on front and mailing side with address block and indicia on back, heavy cardstock edge visible

Front and back detail with heavy cardstock and UV sheen

Flat lay of direct mail postcards with personalized variable data addressing and USPS barcodes ready for postal processing

Variable data addressed postcards ready for USPS mailing

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