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Most mail is junk. What happens to that? Are you going to scan a single catalog and throw the rest away? That won't work because some have specific codes requi
by hakaaaaak 14y ago
Most mail is junk. What happens to that?
Are you going to scan a single catalog and throw the rest away? That won't work because some have specific codes required, so you'll have to know which those are or perhaps scan every catalog cover. Some catalogs are going to be hell. Just to name a few: Sweetwater has a fairly long one; Blick's art supply catalog is bigger; Both are free and have wide distribution.
Where do you draw the line between package, parcel, and letter? What do you do when it is filled with confetti? What if it contains cash. Seriously.
Musical Hallmark cards anyone? Are you going to record them? No? Ok, then.
This is a neat idea and works for some things, but is also very seriously impractical and insecure for the customer, and a terrible mess on the business side.
Add to that that people (especially women I'm told, but I know of no studies to prove that) enjoy real magazines. I personally enjoy getting things in the mail. It is like a gift. I don't enjoy getting email.
- joshuaheard 14y agoI have used VirtualPostMail.com for several years and this is how it works. They scan the front and back of the envelope (front only for a parcel) and email you an alert. You view the scan and decide whether to scan the contents. For instance, you would not scan obvious junk mail, but click on the recycle button. For large catalogs, they stop at 35 pages and ask you if you want the whole thing at an extra charge. For parcels, magazines, or documents you want the original for, like musical valentines or credit cards, they will ship it to you at your physical address. If you receive a check, they will send it to your bank's PO box for depositing. Check their website for more inf.