Inbox • Escrow • Priority
Your time is valuable.
Put inbound messages on escrow.
PostageRelay adds a refundable bond to inbound messages. Serious senders get through. You stay in control: accept and get paid, or release to refund.
Payments handled by Stripe • No subscription required • You control accept/release/ignore
Sender writes message
They add a refundable bond
Bond is held
Funds are on hold (escrow-like)
You review
When you want — not when they demand
You decide
Accept = paid • Release = refund
How it works
A refundable bond for inbox access
You’re not “selling responses.” You’re creating a fair, refundable deposit-backed lane that filters spam and rewards serious outreach.
1) Set your minimum bond
Choose what it costs to reach you. Examples: $10 for creators, $50 for partnerships, $100+ for consulting intake.
2) Sender submits + bond is held
The sender writes a message and places a bond. Funds are held, not immediately paid out.
3) You review on your terms
You get a review link and can choose: accept, release (refund), ignore, or let it expire.
4) Accept = you get paid
When you accept, the bond is captured and split (receiver share vs platform fee), based on your configured rules.
Who it’s for
Different audiences. Same core idea: prove intent.
PostageRelay is useful anywhere you’re flooded with noise, spam, unserious inquiries, or people demanding time you didn’t agree to give away.
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Busy businesses
Pain: Flooded with vague inquiries and time-wasters.
Win: Filter inbound instantly and prioritize serious people.
Typical minimum bond: $25–$150
Example wording
“For priority review, use our PostageRelay link (refundable deposit).”
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High-demand services
Pain: Your inbox has become free consulting.
Win: Make inbound fair: deposit-backed access, refundable unless accepted.
Typical minimum bond: $50–$300
Example wording
“Consulting requests go through our deposit-backed inbox.”
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Creators & influencers
Pain: Brand deals + DMs are a firehose; spam is constant.
Win: Create a “paid priority DM” lane that can also be an income stream.
Typical minimum bond: $10–$200
Example wording
“Want to reach me for brand/collab? Use my priority link.”
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Partnership pitches
Pain: Cold outreach is automated and low intent.
Win: A pitch that matters should cost something (refundable bond).
Typical minimum bond: $50–$500
Example wording
“Partnership inquiries: use PostageRelay for priority review.”
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Priority support lane
Pain: Support is backed up; urgent customers need a faster lane.
Win: Offer a refundable priority channel without subscriptions.
Typical minimum bond: $10–$50
Example wording
“Need same-day attention? Use our priority message link.”
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Recruiting & hiring
Pain: Spam applicants, recruiters, irrelevant attachments.
Win: Create a high-intent channel for serious referrals.
Typical minimum bond: $10–$75
Example wording
“For referrals or urgent hiring requests, use priority contact.”
Domain routing
Works with your existing email
If you own a domain (like support@yourcompany.com), you can route messages into PostageRelay without rebuilding your whole workflow.
Option A: Forward one address (fastest)
Forward support@ or sales@ into PostageRelay. Great for a “priority inbox” channel.
Option B: Route a full domain (advanced)
Route multiple inboxes / aliases. Best for teams. We’ll keep onboarding simple and expand this over time.
Still keep your free channel
Many businesses will keep a normal contact form and add PostageRelay as the “priority lane.”
Copy/paste
Give users language they understand
People should instantly understand this is a refundable deposit for priority review — not a subscription. Here are examples you can paste onto your website, bio, or contact page.
Business: priority contact
“Need priority review? Use our Priority Contact link. A refundable deposit helps us filter spam and respond faster.”
Creator: brand/collab lane
“Brand/collab inquiries: use my priority link (refundable deposit). If it’s a fit, I’ll accept and respond. If not, you’re refunded.”
Partnerships: pay-to-pitch
“We receive high volume outreach. Partnership pitches are reviewed via our deposit-backed inbox for priority review.”
FAQ
Quick answers
Is this a paywall?
Think of it as a refundable deposit-backed priority lane. Many users keep a normal contact method and add PostageRelay for “serious only.”
Do I have to respond to everything?
No. You choose: accept, release, ignore, or expire. The whole point is controlling your time.
How do I get paid?
Connect Stripe during onboarding. When you accept a message, your receiver share goes to your connected Stripe account.