What is Media Mail (and why should I care)? Ship a Package Now Preparing Media Mail If you regularly send books, magazines, CDs or DVDs then Media Mail is a cost effective alternative to traditional mail services. You can save up to 60% on your mailing costs if your mail qualifies. Media Mail rates are based on the weight of your mailpiece (not the distance between your origin and destination). This makes Media Mail particularly valuable for packages being sent long distances. For example: a 2lb. package with Delivery Confirmation containing books sent from Los Angeles to Washington, DC would cost $1.97 (8 days) via Media Mail versus $5.75 (2 days) via Priority Mail and $4.62 (8 days) via Parcel Post. In general, the estimated delivery time for Media Mail is the same as for Parcel Post. The US Postal Service does not guarantee a specific delivery time for Media Mail and thus Media Mail is more likely to be delayed en route than First Class or Priority Mail. Stamps.com automatically calculates your Media Mail rate and expected Delivery time when you select it from the Mailing or Shipping screen.