Actually the Priority Mail flat rate envelope is the best deal. Just $3.85. But it must fit in the flat rate envelope. What I do is see if the book will fit in the flat rate Priority Mail envelope when I list it. If it does, then I offer Priority Mail shipping. If not, then it goes Media Mail. Shipped 2 books out today via Priority Mail but tomorrow I will be shipping at least 2 books out via Media Mail.
The Postal Service has filed an experimental mail classification case
(Docket No. MC2004-2) with the Postal Rate Commission ("PRC") to establish
a flat-rate Priority Mail box. The PRC issued its initial order in this
case, setting June 24, 2004, as the deadline to file notices of intervention.
The proposed two-year experiment would have boxes of two different
dimensions, both having the same volume of 0.34 cubic feet. One is
14"X12"X3.5" and the other is 11.25"X8.75"X6". The rate requested by the
Postal Service for each of the flat-rate boxes is $7.70.
The Association of Priority Mail Users will intervene in this case, and can keep you posted about important
events in this case.
Can old postcards be sent via Media Mail?