Sunday, December 7, 2025

Warning: These tees cause smiling

Lorenz fine photography
800-646-5821   www.blorenz.com
Fine Art Portraits

Hi Bruce
 
Citizens of the Republic (and those soon to be),
The Official Republic of Corolla Holiday Gift Shop is now open—and yes, this is a real thing (my attorney still rolls his eyes).
Order by December 10 to ensure holiday delivery.
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This year's favorites:
🔥 Navy long-sleeve ROC tee with the official seal
🤍 Super-soft white short-sleeve ROC tee with the official seal in color
🌊 Lighthouse + surfer + wild horse emblem tee
These make excellent stocking stuffers, host gifts, and guaranteed smile-inducers.
 
Perfect for:
• OBX lovers
• Anyone who survived Route 12 traffic
• Wild horse watchers
• Lighthouse fans
• That cousin who loves a good inside joke
• Yourself (you deserve cool things)
 
Order by December 10 to ensure holiday delivery.
ROC forever!

I'm glad you're here.
More soon…
Bruce
Founder, Photographer & Benevolent Dictator of the ROC
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Lorenz Fine Photography
908-313-6996
blorenz@blorenz.com
www.blorenz.com

till next time……….

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Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

A quick hello from Bruce (and a little smile for your day) ❤️

Lorenz fine photography
800-646-5821   www.blorenz.com
Fine Art Portraits

Hi Bruce
 
It struck me this morning that I've been lucky enough to spend over 40 years photographing amazing families, dogs, surfers, snack-crumb-covered toddlers, and more sunrises than I can count—both in New Jersey, along the Outer Banks, and everywhere in between!
 
Some of you I met last summer. Some of you I met before digital cameras even existed. Some of you came into my life through my slightly ridiculous (and very real) Republic of Corolla adventures.
Wherever and whenever we first crossed paths… I'm grateful for you.

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As we head into the holiday season, families everywhere are getting ready to gather—some for the first time in a long time. It's the time of year when I'm reminded how important it is to capture the people we love, while everyone is together.
 
Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be sending a few simple things your way:
• stories, memories, and reminders of why portraits matter
• a gentle nudge to think about next summer's portrait sessions
• and a little ROC humor to keep things fun

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I'm glad you're here.
More soon…
 
Warmly,
Bruce

Lorenz Fine Photography
908-313-6996
blorenz@blorenz.com
www.blorenz.com

till next time……….

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4 Pocahontas Pl
Hackettstown, NJ 07840, USA

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

New 2025 shipping rates—and our lowest “Best rate” labels yet.

Open to learn more.

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Hi blrnz.ppd,

USPS increased its shipping prices on July 13*. As a result, Mercari's prepaid USPS label rates will rise by 2% on average starting July 28, 2025—still well below the carrier's published increases, including a 7.1% hike for USPS retail rates for Ground Advantage®. View the updated rates here.

Want to save more? Our new Best rate labels can lower your shipping costs even more when your package meets size limits.

The good news:
Starting July 28: Save more with Best rate labels. Add package dimension info when you list to unlock lower Best rate pricing — an average of 6% cheaper than our current standard rates.

If your package meets size limits (1 cu ft / 22″ longest side), Best rates apply. If it's larger, standard rates apply, and we'll price by dimensional weight for a more accurate label. See how it works here.
Fashion ships for less. Our new $7.97 flat rate — up to 5 lb when size limits are met — gives sellers one of the most competitive options for shipping fashion items.
Mercari still beats retail rates. Mercari prepaid labels still offer an average of 40% savings** compared to retail carrier rates. Plus, every label offers up to $200 in Shipping Protection and $20 for First-Class Envelope.
Key dates
July 28, 2025 — New rates apply to all new (or edited) listings.
August 22, 2025 — Existing listings update automatically (no action needed).
Tips to avoid extra fees
Enter your package dimensions to unlock Best rate pricing and help selecting the correct label.
Stay within label limits — if your package is too heavy or too large for the selected label, Mercari will adjust the fee after shipping based on size and weight differential provided by the carrier.

Affordable, predictable shipping helps everyone sell more. Thanks for being part of the Mercari community!

- Team Mercari

*View updated 2025 USPS shipping rates here.

†Example based on July 2025 5lb label rates using item meeting size requirements.

**Fees and rates are based on a comparison to the retail prices and surcharges for standard and economy shipments of our carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx) for items between 0.25 lb — 100 lbs. Comparison completed June 25, 2025.