Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

How long have you been in business?

We recently celebrated our 16-year anniversary!

What is the minimum order?

In most cases only 5,000 mailers.

What is your capacity?

Weather you need 5,000 or 500,000 a week we have the facilities to handle any job, no matter the size.

How many styles do I have to choose from?

We offer many mailer styles and have over 25 in stock cards that can be used "as-is" or mixed and matched to create an industry compliant responsive mail campaign. Or we can create something brand new exclusive for you.

What are the lead times for campaigns?

Most campaigns require just 48-72 hours to print and fulfill depending on volume.

What industries do you work with the most?

Financial Services, which includes Automotive Lending, Consumer Lending, Business Funding, and Mortgage Lending.

Do you work directly with Dealerships and Financial Lending Organizations?

We are a wholesaler and work with Agencies or large individual financial institutions. If you are a dealer and want to mail our products, give us a call and we will refer you to one of the high-quality agencies that work with us.

Where do you ship to?

We ship all over the country and have many shipping options from a standard drop, First Class, FedEx Freight to SCF, Comingle, and much more. Call for details.

Can you track postal deliveries?

Yes, we offer the ability to track your postal deliveries.

Do you offer campaign tracking?

Yes, we have a state of the art IVR system that allows us to create custom messages and track every call or responder. Our IVR offers 4 ways for the prospect to respond which includes Call, Text, PURL, and/or QR Code. You can use one or all four options for each campaign.

Do you offer terms?

This is on a case-by-case basis though and depends on prior payment history.

Advanced Frequently Asked Questions

How thick are the cards?

The cards we use are top quality 30mm cards. The same thickness and feel as the credit cards in your wallet. These are proven to keep the attention of the recipient where as the cardboard or “membership” style cards don’t get near the response rate.

Are the variable lines on the cards printed or embossed?

Just like a regular credit card, the lines are embossed and can have up to 3 lines personalized with variable data.

Can I customize a card and how much does it cost?

Yes, you can customize the printed card at no additional cost (this will take additional time however.)

Are your mailers legal and compliant with US laws?

A.R.D. is 100% legal and compliant. We have working relationships with the credit bureaus and industry attorneys to guarantee our mailers will always be legal and compliant.

Do you provide mailing lists to be used?

Yes! We can provide Pre-Screen, ITA, Bankruptcy, Business, and Custom Data lists to mail to.