9x12 Method Printing
9x12 postcard printing with postage and EDDM mailing included.
$2,999 prints and mails a 9x12 postcard to 5,000 homes on 14pt UV gloss, postage included. Pick your routes on a live USPS map, upload your file, and pay online in one checkout.
- Postage included
- Routes picked in checkout
- Proof before printing
Prices
9x12 postcard printing prices.
One price per run. All Inclusive covers printing, bundling, postage, and the Post Office drop-off, so there's no separate postage bill. Click a price to start that order.
| Homes | All Inclusivepostage included | Per home | Print Onlyyou pay postage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $779 | 78¢ | $509 |
| 2,500 | $1,649 | 66¢ | $859 |
| 5,000 | $2,999 | 60¢ | $1,309 |
| 10,000 | $5,799 | 58¢ | $2,399 |
- All Inclusive includes USPS EDDM Retail postage ($0.26 a piece as of July 12, 2026) and the drop-off at your Post Office.
- If your routes have more doors than your print run, USPS charges postage for every door, so checkout adds $0.26 per extra door. We still print and mail exactly your print run.
- One drop-off Post Office is included. Each additional one is $25.
- Print Only ships the cards to you. You pay USPS postage (about $0.26 a card) and do the EDDM prep and drop-off.
Packages
All Inclusive or Print Only.
All Inclusive
What most operators pick$2,999 for 5,000 homes. We print it, bundle it, pay the postage, and drop it at the Post Office.
- Printing on 14pt cardstock with UV gloss, full color on both sides
- Bundling and facing slips done the way USPS requires
- EDDM Retail postage included
- Drop-off at the Post Office for your routes
- Tracking and photos of your print run
- A pack of at least 20 extra cards mailed to you for prospecting
Print Only
$1,309 for 5,000 cards shipped to you. Cheaper if you already know the EDDM drop-off and want to do it yourself.
- Printing on 14pt cardstock with UV gloss, full color on both sides
- Cards shipped to your door
You handle
- USPS postage, about $0.26 a card
- Bundling, facing slips, and the EDDM paperwork
- The trip to the Post Office
How ordering works
From card to mailboxes in one checkout.
No emailing route lists and files back and forth. Everything goes in one order, and the price updates as you pick routes.
- 1
Pick your card
9" x 12", how many homes, and All Inclusive or Print Only.
- 2
Pick your routes
Click EDDM carrier routes on a live USPS map. Your door count and any extra postage update as you go.
- 3
Add your file
Upload your print-ready PDF (up to 150 MB), or choose to send it later.
- 4
Pay and approve
Check out securely with Stripe. We send a digital proof, and nothing prints until you approve it.
Specs
Print specs for your 9x12 postcard.
- Size
- 9" x 12"
- Stock
- 14pt cardstock, UV gloss
- Color
- Full color on both sides
- File
- Print-ready PDF, CMYK, 300 DPI images
- Bleed
- Design on a plain 9" x 12" file and we add trim and bleed (9.25" x 12.25" with bleed also works)
- Mailing area
- Leave clear space on the back for "Postal Customer" and the EDDM Retail indicia
USPS classes a 9x12 card as a flat, not a postcard, so leave the word "Postcard" off the printed card. It qualifies for EDDM because it's 12" long, over the 10.5" minimum.
Timing
How long it takes.
| Package | Printing | Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| All Inclusive | 4 to 6 days | 2 to 3 days to the Post Office |
| Print Only | 3 to 4 days | 2 to 3 days to your door |
USPS doesn't guarantee a delivery window for Marketing Mail. In our experience, cards usually reach homes 3 to 5 business days after the drop-off. Set coupon expiration dates with that in mind.
Made for shared postcards
Everything around the print order.
9x12 Method Printing is built for operators who sell ad spots to local businesses and mail one shared card to a neighborhood.
FAQ
9x12 postcard printing questions
How much does 9x12 postcard printing cost?
A 9x12 postcard printed and mailed to 5,000 homes is $2,999 All Inclusive, postage included, which works out to about 60 cents a home. Print Only is $1,309 for 5,000, plus about $1,300 in USPS postage that you pay and prep yourself. Runs of 1,000, 2,500, 10,000 homes are available too.
Is postage included?
Yes, on All Inclusive. The price covers USPS EDDM Retail postage ($0.26 a piece as of July 12, 2026), bundling, and the drop-off at your Post Office. Print Only doesn't include postage.
Can a 9x12 card go out with EDDM?
Yes. An EDDM Retail piece has to be longer than 10.5", taller than 6.125", or thicker than 0.25" in at least one dimension, and a 9x12 postcard is 12" long. USPS classes it as a flat, not a postcard, so leave the word "Postcard" off the printed card.
What if my routes have more homes than my print run?
USPS charges postage for every door on the routes you pick, so on All Inclusive orders each door over your print run is $0.26 in extra postage, added at checkout. We still print and mail exactly your print run. One drop-off Post Office is included, and each additional one is $25.
What file do I send?
A print-ready PDF in CMYK with 300 DPI images. Design on a plain 9" x 12" file and our print team adds the trim and bleed (a 9.25" x 12.25" file with the bleed built in works too). Upload it at checkout or send it later. You approve a digital proof before anything prints.
How long does it take?
All Inclusive printing takes 4 to 6 days, then 2 to 3 days to reach the Post Office. USPS doesn't guarantee a delivery window for Marketing Mail. In our experience, cards usually reach homes 3 to 5 business days after the drop-off. Print Only is 3 to 4 days of printing plus 2 to 3 days of shipping to your door.
Do I need to pick my routes before I order?
For All Inclusive, you pick your EDDM routes right in checkout on a live USPS map, and it shows your door count against your print run as you click. You can also choose to send routes later. Print Only orders don't need routes. All Inclusive orders also get a pack of at least 20 extra cards mailed to you for prospecting.