Your book must have eight or more pages, cant contain advertising and may not be a comic book. Sep 23, 2016 heres the passage on the uspo web site regarding comics and media mail with the pertinent passage in bold. In this case since these arent comic books like the website states, that those aren t allowed, the. Usps media mail is not for comic books the ebay community. Media mail is the cheapest way to ship books, vinyl records, or other music with. Play scripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals, and. It also means things you wouldnt ordinarily find in a library. That means no magazines, no newspapers, no comic books, and no video games. The shipping container must weigh less than 70 lbs 32 kg to qualify for media mail. I was wondering if anyone ran into a problem with getting delivery confirmation. That said, judicious and proper use of media mail can save you a lot of money. I have contacted and my local ic books do not qualify for usps media mail. An expensive change at usps for ebay and online sellers.
It probably would have gone through fine if not for the duffel bag, it was quite obvious it wasnt books in there. This rule is a little fuzzy, however, because incidental mentions of other media within a piece of media are considered okay, as long as it isnt a part of overt advertising for the purpose of selling the media mentioned. I have sent comic books in the mail for years for ebay auctions through media mail to help keep shipping costs down and have gotten my new comic books sent to me via media mail also from my online comic shop. Media mail my understanding that the item shipped has to be.
Postal service allows you to send books, dvds, cds, printed music, and sound recordings through media mail at a discounted rate. Books shipping as media mail may contain incidental book announcements. Understanding the media mail classification newsletter. Can comics be shipped through the usps as media ra. I have actually had mail arrive with postage due because of some seller sending me books via media mail. What is difference between book rate and media mail. Comic books and magazines, because of the presence of advertising, cannot be sent by media mail. I am getting rid of my manga collection and selling them as sets. The types of media allowed are limited, though, and by following this guide you will know what you can and cannot send through media mail. When using a box to mail books, use an appropriate size and insert packing peanuts, bubble wrap or shipping paper to fill any leftover space. Shipping comic books requires utmost care and attention because some comics can get so expensive. Sep 12, 2016 i cringe when i see an envelope in the mail box and know theres a comic in it. Media mail packages cannot contain advertising of any kind, and usps explicitly forbids comic books from being shipped with media mail.
Comic books contain advertisements which makes them unexceptable or unqualified. But if you had a larger quantity, look into bound printed matter as a possible option. If you just have one or two, first class mail might be cheaper. Catalogs and magazines can also be shipped by bpm, but are not allowed under media mail because they contain advertising. I know that comic books arent eligible for media mail because they contain advertisements, but what about the original comic book pages. If the package only contains books, and does not include. Many other postal services also offer a discounted price for shipping books. Media mail rates are limited to the items listed below. However, you can include certain other items with the book such as sheet music, cds, film, dvds and educational materials. A common question is whether book subscription boxes can use media mail to ship their packages. Psn 7610070004037 notice 121, october 2012 had this pointed out to me by postal worker when i tried to use media mail to send a comic book. Your options for media mail packaging include flat cardboard envelopes, padded envelopes and boxes.
Completely cover any fragile pieces such as antique books using bubble wrapping. Even unbound, loose leaf books can be sent via media mail. You can place 3 of these inside a box that is 14x14x6 in size. Available for sending small and large packages containing books, film, manuscripts, sound recordings, video tapes, and computer media such as cds, dvds, and diskettes only. This will prevent your box from bursting open in transit. You can also read the article on usps delivery time to know about the delivery time of each usps service. I wont use media mail unless its an actual hardcoversoftcover book.
Any item that can apply for periodicals is not eligible for media mail and comic books are periodicals publications. However, usps does not allow the package to contain anything besides the. Did you know that with media mail you can ship giant boxes of books across the. If youve ever been curious about the kind of information, tutorials and advice that youll get as part of your subscription to, this is a good example. The sheet of music is qualified material and comics meet the definition for standard mail. Here is a guideline on how to properly pack and ship comic books so that they will arrive in perfect condition. But i cant stop you if you want to save the cash on shipping. I took a long box of comic books, packed and sealed to the post office, and put it on the scalethe clerk saidwhy dont you ship these media mail. Each box contains a hodgepodge of hardback and paperback books. We discourage people from donating books or other items directly to us. Usps explicitly forbids comic books from being shipped with media mail.
If you are going to make it your business to sell and then ship out comic books, the cost of a good mailer is worth it. That being said, why are so many sellers on ebay offering media mail when they ship comic books. In april of 2016 the usps actually lowered some prices shock. The book rate was mainly for books when it was first created, but if your intention is to send books to or from a library, then you should use the cheaper alternative known as library rate.
The good thing is that the media mail postage rate is not high, but your shipping time is 2 to 8 days. Whats the best way to ship a vinyl record through the mail. Deliver verificationsignature required at time of delivery if you are shipping a high value lot, we recommend that you get delivery verification. Im looking to ship a graphic novel and am wondering if it qualifies for media mailing. Materials that can be sent through media mail include books, sound and video recordings, scripts, manuscripts, sheet music, educational reference charts and more. Apr 07, 2008 media mail service is a cost efficient way to mail books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computerreadable media such as cds, dvds, and diskettes. How to properly pack a comic for shipping cbsi comics. Comics have never been allowed to ship via media mail. Ebay should not allow media mail to be an option under the catagory of comic books, as well as any other it. Mar 04, 2010 one of the most important things is to not have any actual correspondence in it. The cheapest postal rate is the media mail rate which may be used. How do you use the usps media mail shipping service.
Usps media mail regulations comics general cgc comic. How to package a book through media mail bizfluent. I cringe when i see an envelope in the mail box and know theres a comic in it. Almost all comics contain advertising and therefore cannot be shipped media mail. Usps media mail regulations cgc comic book collectors. Media mail is used for books, film, manuscripts, printed music, printed test materials, sound recordings, play scripts, printed educational charts, looseleaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, videotapes, and computerrecorded media like cds and diskettes. You can print out a sheet of music and include it in a package containing no more than 16 ounces of comic books and the package can be shipped as media mail. This is recommened for when sending in 30 books to cgc at one time on one invoice. The guidelines exclude comic books since individual issues feature multiple advertisements, but. So i was wondering if its accepted by usps to ship manga with media mail. How to properly pack and ship comic books how to ship.
Mailpieces weighing less than 16 ounces are mailable at usps marketing mail prices. I just went to the post office to ship a lot of comics i just sold and the postal guy asked me what kind of books. No collector would ever want to received a damaged comics because of poor packaging. Why ship to us when you can ship to the troops directly for the same price. Once it leaves the military post office in the states it is just as fast as priority mail to baghdad and dirt cheap. Comic books usually have advertising and even if vintage comic books and the ads are no longer applicable, all comic books are serialized, therefore not eligible for media mail prices. This provides an economical way to ship books, cds, dvds, and lps.
While we cant accept your unsolicited submissions, please know that marvel is always looking for new comic book artists and writers. We had one professor or college student send multiple very large boxes and a large duffel bag almost like a hockey equipment bag as media mail. When shipping a book, you have to follow some basic usps media mail rules. This is a lot cheaper than media mail and provided exclusively for libraries. Sheet music and 16 millimeter or narrower width films can be sent via media mail see above link. Complete explanations of qualified items can be found in the dmm. Your package will only qualify for media mail rates if you dont include anything else in the box or envelope. For booksellers and others who mail a lot of information, media mail shipping can help you to save a lot of money. Unfortunately, comic books and graphic novels do not quality for usps media mail. The cheapest postal rate is the media mail rate which may be used only for books, including graphic novels, trade paperbacks and hardbacks. In accordance with standards in the mailing standards of the united states postal service.
The united states postal service usps has a media mail rate. Sending books to us to forward to the troops adds more than a week to the shipping and doubles the total cost of postage. If you want to ship books, movies, music or other types of media, the usps offers a discounted rate on the shipping costs. I always am allowed to ship media mail with my comics. Comic books have ads in them even 30 year old ones and anything with ads cannot be sent media mail. Playscripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals, and music. These types of books meet the requirements for media mail shipping. Items that contain advertising do not qualify for media mail. It doesnt have advertisements so it can be media mail. When i first looked into the rules about use of media mail, it was very confusing, so i went to my local postmaster and asked him if comic books were ok for media mail. Upon such inspection, matter not eligible for the media mail rate may be assessed at the proper price and sent to the. If you plan to use media mail to ship a book, make sure to specify that your package.
Sep 26, 20 i am getting rid of my manga collection and selling them as sets. Mar 19, 2020 media mail can t be used to send any media that contains advertisements. The problem as i understand it is the wording at usps. This service has restrictions on the type of media that can be shipped.
Just as a point of discussion as i have no advanced knowledge on the subject. Unfortunately, any unsolicited material you send will not be read or shared. One of many ways to ship comic books through the mail. Usps sells packaging materials, but typically they are more expensive there than elsewhere. Usps media mail regulations comics general cgc comic book. Any items sent directly to us are not guaranteed to make to the hands of soldiers or veterans.
How nitpicky is the post office with regards to media mail. Media mail is a costeffective option for those who send books, recorded music and other media materials in bulk through the u. It is understood that once the customer receives the initial books, cards and other materials at media mail prices, the company will mail additional cards to that customer. Remember that you can send books, dvds, or cds media mail rate. You can send books, videotapes, dvds, cds, printed music and other sound recordings through media mail as long as they weigh less than 70 pounds. Packaging media mail should be done using the appropriate method. Media mail service has special eligibility requirements for permissible contents. What qualifies as media mail is books, music and movies that contain only incidental advertising. For more information about media mail service, please visit or call 1800askusps 18002758777. Kaptainmyke is here today to inform you the correct way to affordably send comic books through the us postal service. This rule is a little fuzzy, however, because incidental mentions of other media within a piece of media are considered okay, as. But, in order to avoid being charged with mail fraud, be sure you understand exactly what media mail is, and when you can and cannot use it. Each one of my sets have anywhere between 2030 mangas in a set.
Books may contain incidental announcements of other books and sound recordings may contain incidental announcements of other sound recordings. Media mail cant be used to send any media that contains advertisements. A very easy and affordable way to ship your comics securely in the mail. Difference between bound printed matter and media mail. Media mail can not contain advertising except for incidental announcements of books. How does the post office confirm that media mail is actually media mail.
Media mail my understanding that the item shipped has to. Damage or loss doesnt occur very often, but if it does, it is usually the result of a. Can i send a book subscription box usps media mail. Oh, and your comic books dont count either, as media mail. I was wondering if i can ship these books via media mail. A few years ago when anyone could mail a single piece of bpm, media mail was the preferred choice for books, and bpm was the preferred choice for printed stuff that didnt qualify for media mail. Can original comic book art be shipped by usps media mail.
I see alot of people asking for media mail and alot of sellers using it for their shipping methods, but its against the usps rules. Sound recordings and video recordings, such as cds and dvds. Jul 15, 20 one of many ways to ship comic books through the mail. Media mail shipping is a costeffective way to send educational materials. If you plan to use media mail to ship a book, make sure to specify that your package is eligible for media mail while at the post office. You may also use these bcw comic book shipper boxes when mailing 10 or more comic books. You can not ship magazines, trading cards, or video games with media mail.
How to mail comic books through the us postal service. Did you know that with media mail you can ship giant boxes of books. If you send a book in a media mail envelope, you might put a cardboard insert on both sides of the book. Can comic books over 30 years old be sent media mail. I am not certain about the eligibility of comic books, however. This means that the postage on them will also be computed and charged at media mail prices. I have three i need to ship out, and because theyre so large i have been forced to put them diagonally into a large box between pieces of cardboard so they dont bend, of course. Current administrative policy provides for the mailing of fillin type selfhelp textbooks at media mail prices.
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