What is USPS Media Mail?
Media mail is a delivery service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS), which is less expensive than most other options, but is restricted to items defined as “media.” Media mail can often have a longer delivery time than other USPS services.TypesAccording to the USPS website, you can send “books, sound recordings, recorded video tapes, printed music, and recorded computer-readable media (such as CDs, DVDs, and diskettes)” via media mail.RestrictionsThe USPS notes that media mail cannot exceed 70 pounds. It also should not contain advertising.Cost SavingsAccording to Stamps.com, as of February 2010, a one-pound package costs $2.38 to send through media mail using their service. Parcel post costs $4.90 and priority mail $4.80 for the same package.
