Can you use USPS Media Mail for anything?

The USPS lists the following types of media as eligible for Media Mail: Books that are at least 8 pages. Sound recordings and video recordings, in the form of CDs and DVDs. Play scripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals, and music.

What Cannot be shipped Media Mail?

Put simply, the items that cannot be shipped via Media Mail are the items that are not approved. This includes any type of advertising, puzzles, video games, vintage magazines (even though their ads are old, they are still ads), pencils, and empty binders.

Can I use USPS Media Mail to ship clothes?

Unfortunately as of January 2018, the Postal Service has been routinely inspecting USPS Media Mail packages for t-shirts, hoodies, patches and any other form of clothing not eligible for the rate.

Can I ship a shirt with Media Mail?

Book subscription boxes are getting more popular, and people often ask if they can ship them Media Mail. Book subscription boxes can qualify for Media Mail service, but there can ONLY be books in the package. You cannot include anything else inside—no shirts, no bookmarks, no pens… nothing.

Can I put media mail in the blue mailbox?

Yes, you only have to hand the package to a postal worker if it’s over 13 oz and you use stamps. As long as you’re using electronic postage you can send it out from your box.

Can Media Mail be in a box?

Yes, you can use a box to put those 8 books in for media mail. Debi, you can use any size box as long as it isn’t a priority mail box (will arrive postage due for the higher priority rate if caught).

Can DVDs ship Media Mail?

Media Mail rates are limited to the items listed below: Books (at least 8 pages). Sound recordings and video recordings, such as CDs and DVDs. Play scripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals, and music.

Can media mail be in a box?

Are photos considered media mail?

Media Mail CANNOT be used for: Photographs or photo albums. Trading Cards, such as sports and hobby cards. Films sent to or from commercial movie theaters.

Are photos considered Media Mail?

How do I ship Media Mail from home?

When you get to the “Service Type” menu, you can pick “Media Mail.” You will be directed to enter the type of package, weight, date, return shipping label, and a message for your recipient. When everything is correct, click “Pay” and PayPal will calculate the postage and prepare your USPS media mail label.