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For example: 11 3/8 x 8 3/4 x 2 1/4 inch boxes, $0.37 each, quantity 50.OctoIn Retrospect - Resort 22 Capsule Collection They have large choice, fast, inexpensive shipping and very good prices.

Inexpensive boxes can be bought from Associated Bag Company.

Also, always wrap the books in something waterproof first. Bubble wrap should be used for padding and extra protection. Be sure they aren't loose enough inside their carton(s) to shift around.

Always ship hardcover books in a sturdy box.

That means that often more books and extra packaging and padding material can be added to the package at no extra cost.Įbay sellers - you can often sell additional books to an overseas customer and his shipping charge will not change!

The charge for packages that weigh less than 11 pounds is as if they weighed 11 pounds.

It is advisable to call the post office in advance to confirm that they carry M-bags.

Select service class by writing "Surface" or "Air" on the M-Bag tag (tags not marked will default to the surface class).

Complete the #2976 Customs Form and attach it to the M-bag tag over the large block "M".

Complete the M-bag tag (PS Tag 158) and attach it to the mail sack.

Insert the box(es) into the M-bag, tightly close and secure the neck of the sack.

In the upper right corner of the box (where postage would normally go), write in the words POSTAGE PAID BY M-BAG.

Label the box with the complete address of the recipient and your complete return address.

It should be able to withstand the abuse it might encounter on its way (see tips).

Package the printed matter in a sturdy box(es).M-bag can be obtained from the post office.At the post office they will put your packages into the bag with the recipient's address and the customs form on a tag that gets tied to the top of the bag. In order to send items in an M-bag, just prepare them the same as you would for any other method, in one or more boxes, with the mailing and return addresses on each piece. Choose a Certificate of Mailing option or "None", click "Continue".Enter the package weight, click "Add item".Choose "Airmail M-bags" for airmail, "Economy M-bags Books and Publisher" for economy (surface) mail.Choose "Calculate International Postage".Registry and insurance are not available. Certificate of mailing, recorded delivery, return receipt, and restricted delivery are available.M-bags can be mailed to all destination countries.M-bags can be shipped using Airmail or Economy (Surface) mail.M-bag must have a #2976 Customs Form completed and attached to the M-bag tag (PS Tag 158).Maximum weight is 66 pounds (there is no minimum weight, M-bags that weigh less than 11 pounds are still required to pay the applicable 11-pound postage rate - see tips).

Material being shipped must be printed matter (books, magazines, sheet music, catalogues etc.).M-bags is a special service to send books or printed matter to an international address at a reduced postage rate.Įxample (shipping to England): Weight (pounds) For more info please visit the United States Postal Service site. Important note: I believe that since writing this article the M-bags service has been discontinued.