Puzzles mailed as media mail?

I saw where someone had a puzzle and was posting they would mail it media mail. Is it correct that a puzzle can be shipped this way or no?

asked 11 months ago

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What items qualify for Media Mail shipping?

Books (at least 8 pages)
Sound recordings on vinyl records or cassette tapes, and video recordings such as CDs and DVDs
Play scripts and manuscripts for books, periodicals, and music
Printed music books and sheet music
Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media.
Sixteen millimeter or narrower width films
Printed objective test materials and their accessories
Printed educational reference charts
Loose-leaf pages and their binders consisting of medical information for distribution to doctors, hospitals, medical schools, and medical students

answered 11 months ago

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sparkleize says: January 25, 2024

Thank you CameoMusic2.

According to USPS they do NOT qualify for media mail.

answered 11 months ago

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sparkleize says: January 21, 2024

That is what I thought too. Thank you for verifying that for me.

Absolutely not, it is in the name, ‘MEDIA’ (as long as there are no advertisements). I see a lot of comic book sellers do the same thing and once again, not allowed. But, many sellers do charge higher prices for shipping and then ship the cheapest they can get away with to make extra money on the shipping, sneaky tactic but 90% do it. Now, USPS does have the right to open and inspect all media mail packages and if not allowed they will charge the receiver the extra postage, just be sure to get that refunded from the seller or if they refuse then file a claim.

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sparkleize says: January 21, 2024

Hopefully this will help others who view this too. Thank you

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