But if they want the time to examine their options and get the best possible deal, they've got to start now. Lee noted that the fierce competition between vendors has created a buyer-friendly situation. After buyers answer a few questions about their office's mailing activity, an automatic search presents them with a range of postage meters that best meet their needs. These results are ranked based on how relevant they are to the buyer's requirements, and detailed specifications on each system is just a click away. Allows buyers to easily receive quotes from local postage meter dealers at one time.
Buyers can just enter their zip code and mailing requirements.
Small businesses will also soon be able to securely order their selections for low-volume mailing systems from leading manufacturers online. Buying a mailing system doesn't have to be as complex as some people might think. Back in 1997 the US Postal Service stipulated that all mechanical postage meters be replaced by tamper-proof electronic versions. Since then, mechanical postage meters have been phased out, with the last phase-out set to occur by March 31, 1999. A total of 1.2 million postage meters will have been phased out during this time.