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Media Mail®

 

Media Mail shipping 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

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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.

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 with proof of delivery sent by mail or email showing the recipient’s signature.

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 only authorized recipients to sign for the delivery.

Restricted Delivery to specify the person allowed to sign for the delivery.

Get your customers to pay for merchandise.

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

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