Bassmaster96
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Just bought a ton of old books at an auction. How do you guys ship old collectible books? What can you send through media mail?
I mail all types of books, not just educational. I will be mailing some Magic The Gathering books Monday as media. I once ran across something like you on a bunch of books from the 50 and 60s and all went media. As far as shipping them i wrapped in bubble wrap and normally had to modify boxes. One thing to keep in mind is to protect the corners. You may also want to wrap them in some kind of waterproof baggie in the rainy season. Any thing going to the Pacific Northwest was wrapped as if they were going to be left in the rain.
I agree with Bassmaster. Media mail for common books, Priority Mail for higher dollar books. Media Mail can be a bit slow and parcels tend to receive some abuse. I'd recomend you look at Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes if that is the way you decide to ship. They are free at the post office and you can also order them online and the post office will deliver to your address for no charge. Free Priority Mail tape is also available. You have to order that by phone. Your postmaster can furnish that number. The flat rate will save you, and or the buyer some money on heavy items. Priority Mail seems not to get too beat up and tracking and the first $50.00 of insurance is, "free".
Good luck with your books!
A) I mail all types of books, not just educational.
B) You may also want to wrap them in some kind of waterproof baggie in the rainy season. Any thing going to the Pacific Northwest was wrapped as if they were going to be left in the rain.