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==Build 4120== | ==Build 4120== | ||
===February 2022 Update=== | |||
''Released Februrary 2022'' | |||
<p class="sectionhead">Updates</p> | |||
*Mailers+4 Build number remained 4120. | |||
*Mailers+4 Database Date: February 15, 2022 | |||
*Database Expiration Date: May 31, 2022. | |||
<p class="sectionhead">Build and Database Information</p> | |||
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!COM Object!!Build # | |||
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|PresortObject||22421 | |||
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|AddressObject||17341 | |||
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|mdGeo||17260 | |||
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|PhoneObject||17167 | |||
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|NameObject||151 | |||
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:{| class="alternate01" | |||
!Presort!!Date | |||
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|Zone Table||03/01/2022 | |||
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|Delivery Statistics||01/26/2022 | |||
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|Module L Label Lists||03/01/2022 | |||
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|ELOT Table||02/15/2022 | |||
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:{| class="alternate01" | |||
!Database!!Date | |||
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|National Database||02/15/2022 | |||
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|FirstName Database||02/15/2000 | |||
|} | |||
<p class="sectionhead">Release Notes</p> | |||
:To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4: | |||
:*Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4120. | |||
:*Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information. | |||
===January 2022 Update=== | |||
''Released January 2022'' | ''Released January 2022'' | ||
<p class="sectionhead">Updates</p> | <p class="sectionhead">Updates</p> | ||
Revision as of 00:51, 2 March 2022
Build 4120
February 2022 Update
Released Februrary 2022
Updates
- Mailers+4 Build number remained 4120.
- Mailers+4 Database Date: February 15, 2022
- Database Expiration Date: May 31, 2022.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22421 AddressObject 17341 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 03/01/2022 Delivery Statistics 01/26/2022 Module L Label Lists 03/01/2022 ELOT Table 02/15/2022
Database Date National Database 02/15/2022 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4120.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
January 2022 Update
Released January 2022
Updates
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4120.
- Mailers+4 Database Date: January 15, 2022
- Database Expiration Date: April 30, 2022.
- The Hard copy Postage Statements have been updated to January 2022.
- Improved detection of blank records and Word-wrap formatting in original file to prevent delivery addresses from shifting after SmartMover processing.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22421 AddressObject 17341 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 02/01/2022 Delivery Statistics 12/15/2021 Module L Label Lists 02/01/2022 ELOT Table 01/15/2022
Database Date National Database 01/15/2022 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4120.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Please see the following resources from USPS PostalPro for additional information regarding the January 2022 release:
Build 4118
Released January 2022
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4118.
Updates
- Maildat version update to 22-1.
- Please Note:
- The updated Maildat version 22-1 files are supported in PostalOne! System Release 54.0.0.0 Mail.dat client.
- Hardcopy Postage Statements for Mailers+4 are being updated and will be released as soon as possible.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22419 AddressObject 17341 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 01/01/2022 Delivery Statistics 11/17/2021 Module L Label Lists 01/01/2022 ELOT Table 12/15/2021
Database Date National Database 12/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4118.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Please see the following resources from USPS PostalPro for additional information regarding the January 2022 release:
Build 4109
Released December 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4109.
Updates
- Periodicals – Flats –Postage Statement (PS 3541): Line E17 - Price corrected in Build 4109.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22410 AddressObject 17341 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 12/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 10/13/2021 Module L Label Lists 12/01/2021 ELOT Table 11/15/2021
Database Date National Database 11/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4109.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Build 4100
Released October 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4100.
Updates
- ZIP*USA DEMO Mode is no longer triggered by Mailers+4 - Build 4100, which includes the new Address Object - Build #17341.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22408 AddressObject 17341 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 10/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 08/18/2021 Module L Label Lists 10/01/2021 ELOT Table 09/15/2021
Database Date National Database 09/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4100.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Build 4099
Released September 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4099.
Updates
- First Class - Flats - Postage Statement: Line B14 corrected in Build 4099.
- First Class - Postcard New Maximum Size implemented (6 inch high x 9 inch long Thickness: 0.009 - 0.016). Please see the USPS - Larger Sized Presorted or Automation First-Class Mail® Postcard - Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22404 AddressObject 17207 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 09/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 07/14/2021 Module L Label Lists 09/01/2021 ELOT Table 07/15/2021
Database Date National Database 08/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4099.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Build 4097
Released September 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4097.
Updates
- First Class - Postage Statements: Negative numbers and Total Mailpiece discrepancy corrected.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22397 AddressObject 17207 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 09/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 07/14/2021 Module L Label Lists 09/01/2021 ELOT Table 07/15/2021
Database Date National Database 07/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4097.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Build 4096
Released August 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4096.
- The August 2021 Rates-Patch has been released.
- The new Rates-Patch can be downloaded from the Mailers+4 Wiki Product Page under Current.
- Please see the Product Advisory for additional August 2021 Price rate information.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22397 AddressObject 17207 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 09/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 07/14/2021 Module L Label Lists 09/01/2021 ELOT Table 07/15/2021
Database Date National Database 07/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2021
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4096.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Build 4091
Released August 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4091.
- The August 2021 Rates will become effective on August 29, 2021.
- The new Rates-Patch will available on the Wiki, Monday August 30, 2021
- Please see the Product Advisory for additional August 2021 Price rate information.
Updates
- ZIP*USA will no longer appear in Demo Mode when using Mailers+4 Build 4091.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22378 AddressObject 17207 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 08/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 06/17/2021 Module L Label Lists 08/01/2021 ELOT Table 07/15/2021
Database Date National Database 07/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4091.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Build 4088
Released July 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4088.
Updates
- SmartMover in Build 4088 will no longer remove Delivery Addresses after NCOALink processing when the “Suite” field is formatted.
- Mailers+4 Build 4088 fixed the Address Swapping issue when using Text (.txt) files.
- Updated the Quick list field lengths for SEQ, LOT_NUM, CBSALEVEL, and CBSADIVLVL under Database - Modify to correct Auto-format issue.
Issues
- Mailers+4 Build 4088 triggers DEMO Mode for ZIP*USA users.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22378 AddressObject 17296 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 07/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 05/22/2021 Module L Label Lists 07/01/2021 ELOT Table 06/15/2021
Database Date National Database 06/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4088.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Build 4085
Released June 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4085.
Updates
- Mailers+4 – Database-Modify
- In order to help users easily add and auto-format beneficial fields, the following adjustments have been made to the Quick-Edit list in Database-Modify:
- Removed Quick List items: Address Check, Advanced Fields, Demographic, Phone & Fax Append, Residential Address, Address Correction, SIC Coder and Consumer Enhancement.
- Modified Quick List items: Common Fields, Presort, and Change of Address,
- Added Quick List Items: GeoCoder, ELOT, CBSA and NameParse.
- In order to help users easily add and auto-format beneficial fields, the following adjustments have been made to the Quick-Edit list in Database-Modify:
- Mailers+4 – SmartMover
- Plus4 not added to ZIP Code field - Updated.
- Mailers+4 Build 4078 did not automatically add the “Plus4” to the 10-digit ZIP Code field, and would only append to a separate “Plus4” field that was formatted.
- This was updated in Mailers+4 build 4085. The Plus4 field will append to the 10-digit ZIP field in Mailers+4 build 4085 if a separate Plus4 field is not present or formatted.
- Suite not added to Address Field – Updated.
- Mailers+4 Build 4078 did not automatically add the “Suite” to the Address1 (Delivery Address) field if there was not a Suite field formatted separately.
- This was updated in Mailers+4 build 4085. If there is no separate “Suite” field formatted in Mailers+4, the Suite will be appended to Address1
- Plus4 not added to ZIP Code field - Updated.
- Mailers+4 – Name Parse
- Name Parse issue returning vulgar results - Fixed.
- Mailers+4 build 4078 had an issue with the Name Parse feature returning a high-volume of Vulgar results.
- This was fixed in Mailers+4 build 4085, and Name Parse is no longer returning incorrect Vulgar results.
- Name Parse issue returning vulgar results - Fixed.
Issues
The following Quick List fields will not auto-format when added, please make the following adjustments in Database – Modify in order to correct this until the next release:
- SEQ – Change Name to “SEQUENCE”
- LOT_NUM – Change Length to “4” (currently set to 1).
- CBSALEVEL – Change Length to “50” (currently set to 29).
- CBSADIVLVL - Change Length to “50” (currently set to 29).
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22378 AddressObject 17236 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 06/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 04/17/2021 Module L Label Lists 06/01/2021 ELOT Table 05/15/2021
Database Date National Database 05/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4085.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
Build 4078
Released May 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build number increased to 4078
- [Periodicals] Fixed issue with incorrect calculation for E17 on Periodical Postage Statements.
Updates
The new SmartMover update has been released in Build 4078 and now utilizes SmartMover Web Service, which allows real-time processing of files instead of waiting for an email confirmation to update.
- Added new SmartMover Processing screen, Help, and Results Window.
- Updated the Format Fields display to reflect new NCOALink Format Options available. Click Format Fields - Select NCOA tab.
- PLEASE NOTE - The following fields must be added before processing through SmartMover: Move Type, Return Code, Move Effective Date, Result Code
- Please see the SmartMover FAQ for additional information.
- Required CASS Form 3553 and NCOALink Summary Reports will now automatically save to the same folder as processed file. They can also be easily viewed by clicking their respective buttons found on the SmartMover results window.
- Processed files can now return to the View Results window by clicking the SmartMover button and selecting View results.
- Listware Classic has been removed in build 4078.
- Mailers+4 - Services menu items have been removed: Phone & Fax Append; Address Correction; Residential Address Append; Business Append; Consumer Enhancements; and Update List.
- Added new Services Menu Item: Listware Online to provide access to Demographic appends previously provided by Listware Classic.
- New Wiki pages added:
- Mailers+4 Wiki: SmartMover FAQ
- Mailers+4 Wiki: SmartMover Tutorial
- Mailers+4 Wiki: Known Issues
Issues
Mailers+4 - Build 4078 has the following known issues:
Known Issue Description Output Fields Mailers+4 Build 4078 does not automatically add Output fields as Listware Classic did. These must be added manually before processing. Please see the SmartMover FAQ for additional details.
The following fields must be added before processing through SmartMover: Move Type; Return Code; Move Effective Date; and Result Code.Broker PAF Mailers+4 build 4078 will not allow Broker PAF’s to process using the new SmartMover. Please revert back to the previous build (3837) and manually update the Data files until resolved. Windows 7 Unfortunately, the new Mailers+4 - SmartMover release will not work on Windows 7, if you cannot upgrade your operating system yet, do not update Mailers+4.
Please see Mailers+4: Known Issues for additional information.Name Parse Mailers+4 build 4078 had an issue with the Name Parse feature returning a high-volume of Vulgar results. Please see the Name Parse Issue on the wiki for instructions on how to revert back to the previous build of Mailers+4 and still maintain a current database. Auto Format - Move Type There are currently two different Move Type fields in Mailers+4, ACS MOVE TYPEandMOVE_TYPE(For NCOALink processing).If Auto-format is used, please be aware of which Move Type field is mapped.
- If
MOVETYPEis in the header row, then field will auto-format to ACS MOVE TYPE - If
MOVE_TYPEis in the header row, then field will auto-format to MOVE TYPE for NCOALink processing.
Please see the Mailers+4 Wiki: Known Issues for additional information.- If
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22378 AddressObject 17236 mdGeo 17260 PhoneObject 17167 NameObject 17048
Presort Date Zone Table 05/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 03/21/2021 Module L Label Lists 05/01/2021 ELOT Table 04/15/2021
Database Date National Database 04/15/2021 FirstName Database N/A
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 4078.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm other Database information.
- If you are experiencing a problem with the new Mailers+4 Build 4078, please revert back to the previous Build (3837) and manually update data files by performing the following steps:
- 1. Download and Install the previous release first: https://ds.melissadata.com/dsdn/mp4_pro_dvd_March.iso
- 2. After the previous build is installed, Download & Extract the new
mp4_202104.zipfolder.
- PLEASE NOTE: Do NOT run Setup on newer releases. The files must be copied over manually.
- 3. Open the mp4_202104\Program folder
- Copy the
MP4GLB.DATfile then go to the Program Data directory to Paste and Replace. - Depending on where Mailers+4 is installed, the directory is usually be found here:
<C:\ProgramData\Melissa Data\MAILERS+4>
- 4. Open the mp4_202104\Data folder
- Copy all of the files (not folders) from the Data folder and then Paste (and Replace) into the ProgramData\Melissa Data\MAILERS+4 folder.
- Copy the contents of each individual folder (dpv, elot, mdgeo, mdlacs, mdstelink, rbdi) and then Paste (and Replace) into the ProgramData\Melissa Data\MAILERS+4 folder.
- Please see the Product Advisory regarding the Mailers+4 SmartMover update for additional information.
- Please contact Tech Support with any questions or concerns by Email (tech@melissa.com) or Phone 1 (800) 800-6245 x4
Build 3837
April 2021 Update
Released April 2021
General Changes
- The Presort Object Build number updated to 22378
- A new file has been added to the Mailers+4 updates:
LocaleKey.csv
- This file is for Seamless Acceptance mailers and can be found in the following directory:
mp4_202103/Data/LocaleKey.csv
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22378 AddressObject 17207 mdGeo 17187 PhoneObject 3145 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 04/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 02/20/2021 Module L Label Lists 04/01/2021 ELOT Table 03/15/2021
Database Date National Database 03/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 3837.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm Presort Object build change to 22378.
- New LocaleKey.csv Information
File Information Description File Name LocaleKey.csv File Type Comma Delimited (.csv) File Contents The LocaleKey.csv will contain a list of every Post Office and its associated Locale Key. Update Frequency The LocaleKey.csv will be updated Monthly along with the other Presort data files.
- The
LocaleKey.csvwill include the following fields:
Field Name Description Sample Data LocaleKey Unique Identifier for the post office. LOCZ22621 DestinationCode The Type of Post Office. D = DDU
S = SCF
B = NDCName The Name of the Post Office. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA Address The Address of the Post Office. 29862 AVENIDA DE LAS BANDERA City The City of the Post Office. RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA State The State of the Post Office. CA Zip The zip of the Post Office. 926889998
- A Mailers+4 Web Tutorial link has been added to the wiki under Essentials - Tutorials for easy reference.
March 2021 Update
Released March 2021
General Changes
- The Presort Object Build number updated to 22376
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22376 AddressObject 17207 mdGeo 17187 PhoneObject 3145 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 03/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 02/01/2021 Module L Label Lists 03/01/2021 ELOT Table 02/15/2021
Database Date National Database 02/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build is 3837.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm Presort Object build change to 22376.
February 2021 Update
Released February 2021
General Changes
- Fixed the issue where the Record Count did not match between the .PBC and the .HDR Maildat files.
- The Presort Object Build number updated to 22374
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22374 AddressObject 17207 mdGeo 17187 PhoneObject 3145 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 02/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 12/27/2020 Module L Label Lists 02/01/2021 ELOT Table 01/15/2021
Database Date National Database 01/15/2021 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- To confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build change to 3837.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm Presort Object build change to 22374.
January 2021 Update
Released January 2021
General Changes
- Mailers+4 Build 3837 contains the new 2021 Postal rate changes that took effect January 24, 2021.
Build and Database Information
COM Object Build # PresortObject 22372 AddressObject 17207 mdGeo 17187 PhoneObject 3145 NameObject 151
Presort Date Zone Table 02/01/2021 Delivery Statistics 12/27/2020 Module L Label Lists 02/01/2021 ELOT Table 12/15/2020
Database Date National Database 12/15/2020 FirstName Database 02/15/2000
Release Notes
- PLEASE NOTE: You must install the December 2020 update (Mailers+4 Build: 3836 – Database Date: 12/15/2020) prior to the 2021 Rates patch.
- The 2021 Rates Patch can be downloaded using one of the following methods:
Method Details Mailers+4 Software Update The Mailers+4 Software Update should automatically prompt users to download the update when Mailers+4 is open. This can be initiated manually by clicking "Help" – "Check for Program Updates" from the Mailers+4 Menu bar.
Mailers+4 Wiki Users can also Download the "2021 Rates Patch" located on the Mailers+4 Wiki under Current – Notices. It can be found here: MAILERS+4
- In order to confirm the most up-to-date builds are installed, please check the following within Mailers+4:
- Click "Help" – "About Mailers+4" to confirm Mailers+4 build change to 3837.
- Click "Help" – "Mailers+4 Information" to confirm Presort Object build change to 22372.
- Please see our Product Advisory for additional information regarding the 2021 Price Changes.
- It can be found here: https://blog.melissa.com/product-news-updates/2021-usps-postage-rates-effective-january-24th/