Choosing the right service Try to narrow down your choices to three providers. Most importantly, request a quote. Be prepared to go back and forth with the vendor, answering questions about what exactly you want. These jobs need to be precise, and if the vendors have questions, it just means they're taking your job seriously. Most mailing services price by the thousand and start with a minimum order of 1000 names.
Pricing varies significantly depending on the job.
Quick tips Seed the list with those you know. A good way to track when pieces actually hit the mailboxes of your intended recipients is to include addresses of people you know in the list. If you can, mail the piece to California, to Massachusetts - and to your own office, of course. See it for what it is. Before signing off on anything, always request a sample sent to you exactly as it will be sent out.