Learn more about small business shipping. Blog What can be shipped via Media Mail? What can be shipped via Media Mail? Mon Nov 23 EST Staff Writer , Pitney Bowes. What is Media Mail?
Items that qualify for Media Mail shipping This list covers the basics, but when in doubt, check out the unabridged list on the USPS website for more details. Books at least 8 pages Sound recordings and video recordings, such as CDs and DVDs Play scripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals, and music Printed music Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media Sixteen millimeter or narrower width films Printed objective test materials and their accessories Printed educational reference charts Loose-leaf pages and their binders consisting of medical information for distribution to doctors, hospitals, medical schools, and medical students You cannot combine any of these items with non-qualifying items in the same package, including personal notes and cards.
Video games: No, video games do not qualify and neither do traditional board games. Flash cards: Yes, but school supplies like pencils and empty binders cannot. This service is exclusively offered by USPS, with restrictions to certain media categories. In terms of affordability and convenience, Media Mail is an ideal shipping method, if your items qualify as educational material. USPS also offer free package tracking with multiple status updates. Moreover the entire process of shipping a Media Mail parcel is straightforward and simple.
The main limitations of Media Mail are the delivery times and lack of insurance. While a 2 — 8 day delivery lead time is acceptable to most people, it is equivalent to standard shipping, whereby priority shipping only takes 1 — 3 days on average.
Additionally, shipping via Media Mail is only applicable to certain types of items and shipments can also be inspected for compliance purposes. Below is a summary of the pros and cons of shipping with Media Mail. You may refer to the table below or visit the Media Mail price list. Media Mail rates are based on weight. Any fraction thereof will be rounded up to the nearest pound. You may follow the below shipping guide.
So long your items meet the Media Mail guidelines, your total weight must not exceed 70 pounds. Media Mail packages should not exceed inches in length around the thickest part. Media Mail can take anywhere between 2 — 8 business days to arrive at the delivery address and is subject to possible delays due to limited availability of transportation or inspection. Message 2 of In response to nowibuystuff.
Message 3 of In response to deserdog. Media mail is used by USPS for packing material, it could travel all over the country. Message 4 of Message 5 of Message 6 of Message 8 of In response to jws Message 9 of In response to glassenstuff. Oversized USPS Retail Ground available for Zones , up to 70 lbs, when measuring over inches but not more than inches in combined length and girth.
Commercial pricing available for businesses that qualify. Browse service prices and eligibility. For many major markets. Average number of days based on origin and destination. Available only for certain products and to certain destinations.
Restrictions and exclusions apply. Insurance does not cover certain items. For details, visit Priority Mail Express service comes with a signature option.
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