08-14-2006, 04:18 PM
[quote PeterB]USPS mail, that is...
I've got something fairly heavy to mail. Looking at the USPS website, it seems the cheapest option is Media Mail-- I've actually never used this before. It says it's supposed to be used for paper and computer media-- can it be used for other stuff too? (If not, I guess my next best bets are Parcel Post and UPS -- but both are much pricier.)
Also ... it seems that you CAN buy the Media Mail postage online, but can't get carrier pickup. So in the end, you'll have to take it to the PO. Is that right?
People use it for "non media" A LOT because it is so inexpensive, so the post office has tried to crack down on this. Supposedly, they have the right to inspect packages. . .to verify this. (AND yes you are only suppposed to use it for the list of items @ the website. . .I think dvds, certain books, papers. ..etc --don't quote me on this. check the website to be sure.)
Also depending where you live sometimes the delay in media mail can be long. One package too over 2 weeks to arrive. ..
and yes you have to take it to a post office. They won't pick it up.
but you can print media mail labels using the SwordfishXpress. . .
I've got something fairly heavy to mail. Looking at the USPS website, it seems the cheapest option is Media Mail-- I've actually never used this before. It says it's supposed to be used for paper and computer media-- can it be used for other stuff too? (If not, I guess my next best bets are Parcel Post and UPS -- but both are much pricier.)
Also ... it seems that you CAN buy the Media Mail postage online, but can't get carrier pickup. So in the end, you'll have to take it to the PO. Is that right?
People use it for "non media" A LOT because it is so inexpensive, so the post office has tried to crack down on this. Supposedly, they have the right to inspect packages. . .to verify this. (AND yes you are only suppposed to use it for the list of items @ the website. . .I think dvds, certain books, papers. ..etc --don't quote me on this. check the website to be sure.)
Also depending where you live sometimes the delay in media mail can be long. One package too over 2 weeks to arrive. ..
and yes you have to take it to a post office. They won't pick it up.
but you can print media mail labels using the SwordfishXpress. . .
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