Okay to include badges in media mail package?

March 3, 2024 8:43 PM

I'm shipping a book (with no correspondence) to someone via USPS Media Mail and was going to include about 20 punk badges in the package. Can I still then send the package media mail, or would I have to send it Ground Advantage?
posted by gtrwolf to Shopping (2 answers total)

Best answer: No, those do not qualify for Media Mail. You or the receiver could be on the hook for extra postage if the post office opens the package for inspection.
posted by soelo at 8:47 PM on March 3 [4 favorites]

Technically you’re not supposed to but it’s not likely that anything bad will happen. Still, check the price of USPS Ground Advantage—it may be pretty close. Not sure how you’re getting your postage, but pirateship.com has some decent discounts and is easy to use.
posted by Slinga at 10:57 AM on March 4 [2 favorites]