posted on January 18, 2003 01:45:21 PM new
I know books, music recordings, and videos can all be shipped by media mail. But I'm not sure about computer software or video games (software).
posted on January 18, 2003 04:20:43 PM new
From the pages of the USPS..
Media mail "Generally used for books (at least eight pages), film, printed music, printed test materials, sound recordings, play scripts, printed educational charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, and computer-readable media. Advertising restrictions apply."
posted on January 18, 2003 05:20:30 PM new
I'd be willing to bet that far more than half of the Media Mail packages being sent donot fall within the USPS guidelines. People merely rationalize away the vague USPS definition.
posted on January 18, 2003 10:52:26 PM new
Yes it can! Your description is incomplete, here is the FULL description:
Media Mail (Book Rate)
Description
Used for books, film, manuscripts, printed music, printed test materials, sound recordings, play scripts, printed educational charts, loose-leaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, videotapes, and computer recorded media such as CD-ROMs and diskettes. Media Mail cannot contain advertising.
The maximum size is 108 inches in combined length and distance around the thickest part.
Mark each package "Media Mail" in the postage area.
If you want to check it out yourself, it is on this page:
