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Latest Release ~ Australian Postcode Map Series Pro 2008.

Our latest Map Series has two State / Territory A0 Postcode Map versions, plus the State Capital City A1 Postcode Map. What's more, all are updated to the very latest Australia Post definitive database level, that's almost 400 updates and additions in all mainland States and the NT, since the Map Series was released in October 2006! Below is a summary of what's included with the new Pro product line:

The following table summarises and illustrates the different Postcode Map versions included with the Standard and Pro Map Series Products

Our Australian Postcode Map Series and Australian Postcode Map Series Pro are presented in Adobe .PDF format. Interactive search by Postcode, suburbs and towns. You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader v6.0 or later, or an equivalent application to use your maps. The product series is available for each State / Territory of Australia, for each major metropolitan capital city, and as a discounted compilation for our whole nation. These products bring many of the advantages of sophisticated GIS programs but without the expense and complexity. Postcode area maps are what you need and this series delivers! All Map Series products include both High and Low resolution versions for added convenience and utility. In the Map Series Standard editions, the Low resolution versions allow rapid display and searching on most computers, while the High resolution version provides a high level of background map detail (combination of 1:1 million for the State / Territory base map and 1:250,000 for the inset maps). Our Postcode Map Series Pro provides both State / Territory versions in Low and High resolution PLUS the relevant Capital City product(s) are included to complete the Pro product package. This series represents the very best in contemporary Australian Postcode mapping and is exceptional value. Take a tour of the product.

Our Australian GIS Postcode Data products are available for individual States / Territories, and as a discounted compilation for our whole nation. They are available in most widely used digital GIS formats (ESRI .shp; MapInfo Mif/Mid; and KML for use with the amazing and free Google Earth). These are suitable for a large range of advanced marketing and business analysis applications within a geographic information system (GIS) application. If you haven't heard of GIS before, we have a Quick Introduction to GIS which you may find worth a look, in order to help you decide which of our products best meet your needs. GIS Data products are maintained regularly and are up to date for current 2008 Australia Post revisions. You can see some examples of their use here. For users new to GIS and who would like some help getting started, you may be interested in our GIS software support options.

Many customers wish to have their own data integrated with our Postcode Data; sales figures and franchise territories are typical examples, you can see some examples here. If your project requires use of our Postcode Data to generate tabular output, rather than actual maps or supply of the digital Data Product, the rate is 40% of the listed GIS Data Product price. So for example if you have a sales analysis of NSW with output as spreadsheets in mind, the cost would be; time * rate + ($1360 Small Business user / $2040 Organisational user * 0.4) + GST. There is an overview of typical stages and cost components for such tasks here. if you'd like us to prepare a sample or draft output for you, we can do so. Please see the note on preparation of Draft or Sample Maps / Output on our Terms and Conditions Page here.

Of course if you'd prefer to undertake the work in-house, you will need the appropriate GIS Postcode Data Product and a suitable GIS Software application.

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If you'd like to see answers to some frequently asked questions about these products, have a look at the FAQ section.

Upgrade Paths for our products

Upgrading from Standard Map Series to Pro Map Series

The upgrade cost from Standard to Pro Map Series products is: Product price difference + 20% + GST and Shipping for the upgrade. For example if you initially purchased PC002NSWACT_Smb and wish to upgrade to PC002NSWACT_SmbPro, it will cost $775.50 - $620.00 (= $155.50) + 20% = $186.60 + GST and shipping. This is a sensible and affordable way to meet your growing requirements; just for comparison, the Sydney and Canberra Capital City products alone would cost $700 if purchased separately for small business deployment, and these comprise only part of the Pro upgrade package! To upgrade, simply e-mail us your requirements and include your original invoice number. We'll return to you an upgrade invoice and ship your new product - it's that easy!

Upgrading from Map Series to GIS Data products

If your business needs begin to exceed the Map Series product capability, you can easily upgrade to the equivalent GIS Data product. The cost to do this is 60% of the equivalent GIS Data product. For example if you have bought the Organisational License for the NSW / ACT Map Series  PC002NSWACT_Org, you will have paid $1050. To upgrade to the NSW / ACT GIS Data product PC002NSWACTDAT_Org will be an extra  $2040 * 0.6 = $1224. All up then your total purchases will have been $1050 + $1224 = $2274. The full price of PC002NSWACTDAT_Org is $2040, so for an additional $234 you will have enjoyed maximum benefit of the NSWACT Map Series product throughout your organisation, until such a time as your needs became such that the GIS Data version became essential. Of course, you will also continue to enjoy the benefits of your original Map Series product. We think this is a very fair deal.

This upgrade path is available only for equivalent products in the different series. Single User Map Series to Single User GIS Data equivalent, Small Business Map Series to Small Business GIS Data, or Organisational License Map Series to Organisational License GIS Data equivalents.

To upgrade a sale discounted Map Series Product, you keep the discount! Upgrade cost is the same as for the list priced item.

Upgrading from Single User to Small Business, Small Business Limited, or Organisational License

If as a Single User user you've find our products so useful, you're ready to launch your own business, you simply need to pay the difference between the Single User and Small Business / Small Business Limited License. For example, if you've bought Single User PC002NSWACT for $350, to upgrade to Small Business License will cost $620 (PC002NSWACT_Smb) - $350 (PC002NSWACT) = $270. If your business really takes off and your staff numbers grow to over 100 employees, you'll simply need to repeat the process from your existing Small Business Licence to an Organisational License. Again, we don't think a fairer deal is possible.

Keep a record of your Invoice number(s) and product Password(s)

You will need to advise us of your invoice number to take advantage of these upgrade options. We strongly recommend you keep a printed copy of both your Invoice(s) AND Passwords, as a precaution against accidental deletion or system failure. If you do loose your details, we can attempt to recover your details for an additional charge of $30 + tax.

Product list and pricing.

Pricing. We aim to offer quality products at competitive prices. In the product list below, prices for the PDF Map Series Standard  are shown in pink, the PDF Map Series Pro are shown in green, and for the GIS Data Series are shown in light blue.  For perspective, here is the last published price list for Australian Postcode area data made available by Commonwealth Government agencies (Initially the Commonwealth mapping agency Geoscience Australia, and for a brief period until withdrawal from the market, Australia Post). Prices shown exclude GST (Australian customers only).

MapMakers Price Guarantee: We are confident our Postcode Map and Data Series represent the very best in value, currency and functionality. In the unlikely event you find an equivalent product at a verifiable cheaper price, we will beat it by ten percent - guaranteed.

Single User, Small Business, Small Business Limited, or Organisational License?

Ordering: For your convenience, we have included a PayPal shopping option on the right hand side of the product list below. A small PayPal service charge is included in the final checkout price for this option. For us to invoice you directly (eliminating the PayPal service fee), simply e-mail us (see note about e-mail addresses) including the product ID of the product(s) you require. Please include your shipping address when you e-mail an order, this will speed up the order process significantly. If you are ordering a GIS Data product, please specify your required format (if you are unsure, tell us which GIS software you will be using and we will select an appropriate format. We will advise you of our recommendation for your review and approval, prior to processing your order). If you are ordering GIS Data products using PayPal, we will communicate with you via e-mail to select your preferred format.

Payment: Once your e-mail order has been received, we will return a Tax Invoice to you, including our bank details for electronic funds transfer. If you are using the PayPal shopping cart, the process is automated - simply follow the instructions through the shopping process, to final checkout. In either case, your product will ship as soon as your funds appear in either our bank or PayPal accounts.

Your products are protected by an encryption key: Once your order has been completed, you will receive a password via e-mail. You will be asked to enter your password during the product installation process. Please keep your password safe!

For purchasing and licensing purposes, an organisation is defined by it's possession of a unique ABN (Australian Business Number). For example if a State Government were to purchase a product for broad use, each State Agency, identified by it's use of a unique ABN, in which the product were to be used would need to purchase the product separately. The distinction between Small Business and Organisational Licence versions is based on number of employees. A Small Business Licence (100 employees or fewer) is priced at 1.75 times the Single User price, or for the Small Business Limited Licence (installation restricted to three computers or less), at 1.25 times the Individual price. An Organisational License (more than 100 employees) is priced at three times the Single User price.