How to Pack Media Mail
For a cost-efficient way to send books, printed music, computer media (CDs DVDs, etc) and video tapes, the United States Postal Service offers a Media Mail option. A less expensive alternative to priority and first-class mail, USPS media mail sends your media items within 7 to 14 days after processing, depending on the location of the recipient. To ensure your media arrives undamaged, packaging your item is an important task.
Other People Are Reading
Things You'll Need
- Cushioning material (Styrofoam peanuts, old newspaper, bubble wrap)
- Cardboard box
- Bubble mailer or envelope
- Packing tape
Instructions
-
-
1
Place your media item inside an envelope or box.
-
2
Fill space inside your box with cushioning material such as old newspaper, Styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap. If you are using an envelope without built-in bubble wrap, line the envelope with newspaper for added cushion.
-
-
3
Seal your box with packing tape. Your mailing envelope should have a sticker adhesive to seal the envelope, if not, apply packing tape along the opening of the envelope.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Do not use masking or office tape to seal your box or envelope. The adhesive will not hold well during transport and may cause your media items to spill out during mailing.
