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A Guide to Saving on USPS® Media Mail: Shipping for Books & Media
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Ship qualifying items like books, music, or films with affordability.
What is USPS Media Mail?
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### Affordable shipping
Media Mail is the cheapest shipping service for qualifying items with no products or advertising.
### Delivered in 2-8 business days
Media Mail takes longer than other USPS services, with U.S. delivery taking 2-8 business days.
### Ship qualifying items
Media Mail is the best and cheapest option for packages that contain books, videos, or music.
### Media Mail costs
Weight and dimensions are factors in determining USPS Media Mail prices, but zones do not.
### Free package tracking
Media Mail includes door-to-door tracking with optional email notifications to your recipients.
### Max dimensions
Media Mail’s max length and girth (width x 2 plus height x 2) for a package is 108”, and its max weight is 70 lbs.
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Pro Tips
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### What items can be shipped through Media Mail?
Educational materials like books, music, or videos that never include any products or advertising.
### Will my package be checked?
Yes. Your packages may be inspected to ensure compliance, as USPS is very strict about what items qualify for Media Mail.
### What are the package dimensions for Media Mail?
Media Mail’s max length and girth (width x 2 plus height x 2) for a package is 108”, and its max weight is 70 lbs.
### How long does Media Mail delivery take?
Media Mail delivers anywhere in the U.S. within 2-8 business days.
### What are the Media Mail rates?
For up to 1 lb, a package costs $4.63 to send. For every additional pound, it’s an additional $0.75. So $5.38 for 2 lbs, $6.13 for 3 lbs, $6.88 for 4 lbs, and so on.
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