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Media Mail®

 

For your business.

Media Mail is a cost-effective way to send educational materials in 2 to 8 days. This service has restrictions on the type of media that can be sent. This includes a restriction on sending video games and digital drives.

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Features

  • Delivery in 2 to 8 days*
  • Perfect for sending used books
  • Intended for educational materials
  • Commercial pricing available

From $1.86 for commercial pricing tooltip icon
From $2.41 for retail pricing

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*The timeliness of service to or from destinations outside the contiguous
U.S. may be affected by the limited availability of transportation.

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Media Mail

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You can add the following options to Media Mail® to…

Insure the contents.

Insurance for loss or damage up to $5,000.

Get delivery information.

Delivery Confirmation™ to see when it was delivered or delivery was attempted.

Signature Confirmation™ to see when it was delivered or delivery was attempted, and add security by requiring a signature.

Get proof of mailing.

Certificate of Mailing as a way of proving the date you sent it.

Get proof of delivery.

Return Receipt for Merchandise with proof that you mailed the contents to your customer and proof of delivery sent by email, fax, or postcard.

Get your customers to pay for merchandise.

Collect on Delivery (COD) Recipient pays for merchandise and shipping when they receive the package. Must meet additional requirements.

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For commercial pricing, mailers must meet certain quantity, sorting method, and entry point requirements. They must also have a mailing permit and pay an annual mailing fee for each mail service they use.