Yes, you can ship comic books via media mail but it is much. You can print out a sheet of music and include it in a package containing no more than 16 ounces of comic books and the package can be shipped as media mail. First off, technically you cannot send comic books via media mail because they contain ads. Ebay should not allow media mail to be an option under the catagory of comic books, as well as any other items that the usps does consider ok for media mail. Can i mail an empty box with a comic book as media.
How to properly pack a comic for shipping cbsi comics. The sheet of music is qualified material and comics meet the definition for standard mail. I show my proven method of how i pack and ship a comic book using corrugated cardboard and a cardboard mailer. This is when i was informed of the rules and they printed out the paper from the usps with all. One of many ways to ship comic books through the mail. Comic media was a shortlived comic book company owned by allen hardy that existed in the 1950s. Sheet music and 16 millimeter or narrower width films can be sent via media mail see above link. Four new series set in the world of the vertigo classic. In this case since these arent comic books like the website states, that those arent allowed, the mangas do contain an isbn. It features onepiece construction from high quality corrugated material to withstand rough handling during shipment. I am not certain about the eligibility of comic books, however. Welcome to, the worlds largest comic strip site for online classic strips like calvin and hobbes, dilbert, non sequitur, get fuzzy, luann, pearl. Usps media mail is not for comic books the ebay community.
Diamond comic distributors exclusive distributor of dc comics, marvel comics, and image comics will stop shipping new books for an indefinite period. The usps clarified this a couple of years ago comic books are not eligible for media mail. I know the post office states no advertisements yet i regularly see books listed with shipping via media mail. Kaptainmyke is here today to inform you the correct way to affordably send comic books through the us postal service.
I have actually had mail arrive with postage due because of some seller sending me books via media mail. This paperback edition collects the classic graphic novel, which served as. Read over 75,000 comics and over 700 free comics available from publishers such as marvel, dc, image, boom, idw, top shelf, and oni press on your iphone, ipad. Here is a guideline on how to properly pack and ship comic books so that they will arrive in perfect condition. Books may contain incidental announcements of other books and sound recordings may contain incidental announcements of other sound recordings.
The problem as i understand it is the wording at usps. Difference between bound printed matter and media mail. Ive been researching but havent been able to find an answer. We will ship this item as soon as we can and email you a. Why comic books are more radical than you think bbc. Why comic books are more radical than you think comic books have sometimes been decades ahead of the curve on issues of race, gender and sexuality. After that, i tend to send them media mail, if routine purchases, or priority mail for the bigdeal items. Wikimedia commons has media related to comic book publishing companies.
The name of the book rate was upgraded to include all formats of media, and thus, media mail was created. Its most notable character was johnny dynamite, created by pete morisi. With all you need about informations, prices of comic books media mail, we always supply the cheapest cost, compare and the best service to you. Media mail can not contain advertising except for incidental announcements of books. The united states postal service offers many services, and one of them is media mail. Ebay for beginners how to use media mail for your ebay sales usps media mail. Comic book collectors are often lifelong enthusiasts of the comic book stories, and they usually focus on particular heroes and attempt to assemble the entire run of a title. How to mail comic books through the us postal service. How to pack comic books to mail without breaking the law. Media mail shipping is a costeffective way to send educational materials. Im looking to ship a graphic novel and am wondering if it qualifies for media. Catalogs and magazines can also be shipped by bpm, but are not allowed under media mail because they contain advertising. Rating is available when the video has been rented. The accepted list is below, and the particular text on comicsadvertisements is at.
No, a comic book is ineligible for media mail prices no matter whether a onetime or no advertising. My favorite comic book, supplies, tech and gaminng product. If you are going to make it your business to sell and then ship out comic books, the cost of a good mailer is worth it. These types of books meet the requirements for media mail shipping.
Comic books are classed as periodicals and as such are not eligible to be sent as media mail. Media mail my understanding that the item shipped has to. An expensive change at usps for ebay and online sellers. Comic books and magazines, because of the presence of advertising, cannot be sent by media mail. I am new to selling collectibles on ebay and was wondering how best to ship comics cheap but so they arrive in the same condition they were shipped. The librarys vast trove of comic books exposes a unique and revealing history of american popular culture. Even unbound, loose leaf books can be sent via media mail. What is difference between book rate and media mail.
Get all good price and hot deals of comic books media mail here. Todays comics online read comic strips at gocomics. A few years ago when anyone could mail a single piece of bpm, media mail was the preferred choice for books, and bpm was the preferred choice for printed stuff that didnt qualify for media mail. Usps media mail regulations cgc comic book collectors.
Comic book flash mailers fits most comic sizes, tpbs. Largest us comics distributor wont ship new books until. Can comics be shipped through the usps as media ra. The cheapest postal rate is the media mail rate which may be used only for books, including graphic novels, trade paperbacks and hardbacks. Up to 50% off preorder, mail order comics, trade paperbacks and collectibles from dc, marvel, dark horse, image, boom. You are certainly not violating the spirit of the law by shipping comic books via media mail. Unfortunately, media mail does have some content restrictions. Almost all comics contain advertising and therefore cannot be shipped media mail. People may confuse this with the uspss book rate, but book rate and media mail are actually the same thing. Has anyone experienced any issues with the post office in shipping back issues of comics and magazines with advertisements to customers via media mail.
The first issue of a longrunning comic book series is. Its titles were mainly actionadventure, western, and horror. It should be the sellers responsibility to ensure that the comics get to the buyerand not force the. If youve ever been curious about the kind of information, tutorials and advice that youll get as part of your subscription to, this is a good example. How to properly pack and ship comic books how to ship. Shipping comic books requires utmost care and attention because some comics can get so expensive. The best way to pack and ship a comic book youtube. Rather, ive received many comments specifically about these.
Items sent by media mail cannot contain advertising. It should be the sellers responsibility to ensure that the comics get to the buyerand not force the buyer to have to pay for postage due. Alan moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium. I saw somewhere that as long as books have an isbn it should be able to ship through media mail. I still get tons of books media and 12 the time i am not even aware of it because the seller doesnt advertise it. I won t use media mail unless its an actual hardcoversoftcover book. A very easy and affordable way to ship your comics securely in the mail. Companies that produce comic books and related merchandise. Comics have never been allowed to ship via media mail. No collector would ever want to received a damaged comics because of poor packaging. Furthermore, usps specifies that video games, computer drives and digital drives are off limits too.
Ive collected about 10,000 comic books, most issues are from the late 70s 80s and 90s. Free comic book day 2020 postponed mar 19, 2020 as the impact and spread of the coronavirus covid19 continues to evolve, diamond comic distributors has made the difficult decision to postpone the event to a date later in the summer. If its has advertising it is not eligible for media mail. I cringe when i see an envelope in the mail box and know theres a comic in it. The printed media mailer is a versatile shipping product designed for larger comic shipments, magazines, and a variety of books and other printed materials. Shipping comics via usps confused by all the options.
Brian michael bendis shines the spotlight on dcs youngest heroes. Regardless of the legality of using media mail, my concern is that media mail is so rough on comics. Word of warning on media mail shipping cgc comic book. Im selling comics on ebay and have no idea what to put for shipping.
This category has the following 9 subcategories, out of 9 total. Media mail is used for books, film, manuscripts, printed music, printed test materials, sound recordings, play scripts, printed educational charts, looseleaf pages and binders consisting of medical information, videotapes, and computerrecorded media. Comic book flash mailers fits most comic sizes, tpbs, and manga digests. Deliver verificationsignature required at time of delivery if you are shipping a high value lot, we recommend that you get delivery verification. I wont use media mail unless its an actual hardcoversoftcover book. I get it, thats a lot of money saved, but here are the major caveats. If you have an actual book that is about comics cartoon captures and it is a book that you can find in the library, then it would be eligible. Specializes in a mail order service for comic books and related items. Now with two kids in college, i have to figure out how to sell them and mail them. Discount comic book service comics, trade paperbacks and. Bound printed matter shipping rates are similar but usually slightly higher than media mail rates and are based not only on the weight of the package but also the shipping zone ie. I show my proven method of how i pack and ship a comic book using corrugated cardboard and a. Comic book shipping, mailers, supplies and retailers. Media mail shipments are pretty much the lowest priorty packages with the usps.
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