vittywatt Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 How do you use media mail? It is cheaper correct? I usually reuse packages and end up just using priority mail. But wow 5.25 for a single LP from boston to buffallo. wtf is that all about. what are my other options? ps. i'm way to scared to ask mr. postman. they are all rushing ya around with 500 people in line and yelling and crap. i never know what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 http://postcalc.usps.gov/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante3000 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 The only way I know to get media mail is to go into the post office and talk to a person at the counter. I used to use the automated machine but it's seriously about $10 cheaper each time I do mailings if I go to the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randysxe Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 yeah, go to the counter, say i wanna ship this media!...when you add delivery confirmation, its $3.22 anywhere in the U.S. for a 12"....atleast thats what happens to me every single time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vittywatt Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 http://postcalc.usps.gov/ yea twice as cherap thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 i wish canada had media mail. its so fucking expensive... minimum 7 bucks to send... even if its a few hours drive... and thats only single lp's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qskapunk Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 yea - the automated machines won't do media mail because media mail has been abused to mail things that aren't media paypal shipping can do media mail 7 inches are usually light enough to go first class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 How do you use media mail? It is cheaper correct?I usually reuse packages and end up just using priority mail. But wow 5.25 for a single LP from boston to buffallo. wtf is that all about. what are my other options? ps. i'm way to scared to ask mr. postman. they are all rushing ya around with 500 people in line and yelling and crap. i never know what to do. They're busy but they're there to serve you. Don't be scared. Just speak up and say you want it delivered media mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 shipping is a pain in the ass... mailers are like 75 cents a pop or more if yer not buying in bulk, and then $3.50 or so with confirmation... and then kids complain that you're charing $4 for shipping .. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondanger Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 i love shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbypuckett Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Every time I go to the Post Office they ask what's in the box, I said a record and they get that Media Mail stamp out and go buck wild. Seriously, the one lady takes her shirt off and I start spraying champagne everywhere. It's a crazy experience... With 7"s they always tell me it'll be cheaper to go First Class. I nod and go ok and hand them my Discover Card and then we part ways. Different people, but stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncingsoles123 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 shipping is a pain in the ass... mailers are like 75 cents a pop or more if yer not buying in bulk, and then $3.50 or so with confirmation... and then kids complain that you're charing $4 for shipping .. haha THAT SOUNDS LIKE ME!!! haha. Yeah, mine came out to 4.68 today. I was embarassed the first time I walked in I didn't ask for media mail and it came out to 5 something and I was short money so I ran to CVS and had to take out money, then remembered media mail. PS Vitty it went out today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 try going to the post office with 100+ lp boxes.... about once a month. they will loathe you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncingsoles123 Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 try going to the post office with 100+ lp boxes.... about once a month.they will loathe you. I can imagine. I'll end up feeling this next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowEndAutomatic Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 In the past, I've had to argue with several different postal employees who told me that "unless the form of media is a cd or dvd, it doesn't fall under media mail guidelines"... It's unbelievable that they don't understand their own policy. Anyway, I found a very small, local post office close by with cool employees who actually know what they're doing. Anyone else ever come across this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadformat Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 USB electronic scale + PayPal shipping = no waiting in line and zero headaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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