trisharog Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I know there are very strict rules about only books or other media being enclosed. Can a greeting card be in the box? Thanks Trisha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 In my understanding, a first class letter may not be included so I'd be inclined to say no. The place where I mail my packages always asks if there is anything else in the box besides media. I'll refrain from my commentary on this rule...;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Maybe just slip a postcard size note inside and it could qualify for a "book" mark:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 That is what I have always thought too... no personal correspondence. Here is a link to the USPS info. that now makes me question this for "printed matter" like greeting cards... see sections 4.0 & 4.5. What do the rest of you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGreen Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 only books, no correspondence. They always ask at my PO, "Only media, no books or personal correspondence?" HTH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Dumb...I'd stick it in the book. Yep... as a pp said...a bookmark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandalwood Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 If they inspect it (which they do inspect some media packages randomly) & they see the card, they will charge the receiver full price. When I used to sell on ebay a lot, I wouldn't even say "thanks" or anything on a piece of paper in the box... I'd just email them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastalGal Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Weird...never had a problem...buying or selling. Never been asked what was in the package. :confused: A lot of sellers (eBay and other places) print an invoice and write a note/greeting on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I once tried to mail a year book to a classmate from Australia-she left just before they came out and we all signed hers and wanted to send it. We needed to send it the international equivalent of media mail and the postal attendant said we would have to also pay the equivalent of 1st class letter per signature to send the book. I thought this was crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsiew Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Weird...never had a problem...buying or selling. Never been asked what was in the package. :confused: A lot of sellers (eBay and other places) print an invoice and write a note/greeting on it. I believe invoices are allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDmom Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I once tried to mail a year book to a classmate from Australia-she left just before they came out and we all signed hers and wanted to send it. We needed to send it the international equivalent of media mail and the postal attendant said we would have to also pay the equivalent of 1st class letter per signature to send the book. I thought this was crazy. Now, that's just ridiculous. :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineChoirs Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I am pretty sure invoices with notes on them (i.e. Thanks for your purchase!) are allowed since most major curriculum providers ship media mail and include invoices. Considering their shipping volume I am sure they are pretty familiar with the rules. A card however would fall under different rules, technically I don't think you are supposed to put cards (or letters) into even normal packages. When I shipped care packages to my husband when he was in Egypt, I was instructed to not put personal correspondence of any kind (cards or letters) into the boxes. I was told that it was against postal regulations, and since all boxes being shipped to Egypt were inspected, anything including correspondence would be either kicked back to me or disposed of. So I had to mail correspondence separately. You can always call your local Post Office and ask though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Wow! I had no idea. I don't think I've ever put personal correspondence in a MM package, but when I saw this thread my first thought was, "Of course you can, why not?" Live and learn. I guess, put your message on piece of paper that has *Invoice* printed across the top. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Wow! I had no idea. I don't think I've ever put personal correspondence in a MM package, but when I saw this thread my first thought was, "Of course you can, why not?" Live and learn. I guess, put your message on piece of paper that has *Invoice* printed across the top. :) :iagree: who knew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Wow! I had no idea. I don't think I've ever put personal correspondence in a MM package, but when I saw this thread my first thought was, "Of course you can, why not?" Live and learn. I guess, put your message on piece of paper that has *Invoice* printed across the top. :) :iagree: I've put in brief notes. It never occurred to me it might not be allowed.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savmom Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 You can include a card as long as it falls within these guidelines Enclosures in Books Enclosures in books mailed at Media Mail prices are subject to these additional standards: a. Either one envelope or one addressed postcard may be bound into the pages of a book. If also serving as an order form, the envelope or card may be in addition to the order form permitted by 4.2b.. b. One order form may be bound into the pages of a book. If also serving as an envelope or postcard, the order form may be in addition to the envelope or card permitted by 4.2a.. c. Announcements of books may appear as book pages. These announcements must be incidental and exclusively devoted to books, without extraneous advertising of book-related or other materials or services. Announcements may fully describe the conditions and methods of ordering books and may contain ordering instructions for use with a separate order form. Up to three of these announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard. The order forms permitted with these announcements are in addition to, and not in place of, order forms that may be enclosed under 4.2a. or 4.2b.. Written Additions Markings that have the character of personal correspondence require, with certain exceptions, additional postage at the First-Class Mail prices. The following written additions and enclosures do not require additional First-Class Mail postage: a. The sender's and the addressee's names, occupations, and addresses, preceded by "From" or "To," and directions for handling. b. Marks, numbers, names, or letters describing the contents. c. Words or phrases such as "Do Not Open Until Christmas" and "Happy Birthday, Mother." d. Instructions and directions for the use of the item mailed. e. A manuscript dedication or inscription not having the nature of personal correspondence. f. Marks to call attention to words or passages in the text. g. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter. h. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets and corrections of proof sheets including corrections of typographical and other errors, changes in the text, insertions of new text, marginal instructions to the printer, and corrective rewrites of parts. i. Handstamped imprints, unless the added material is in itself personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication. j. Matter mailable separately as Standard Mail printed on the wrapper, envelope, tag, or label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NineChoirs Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Yes I remember I was told I could include a list of items (in my case I had no need to do that). Or I could include a card or letter but it had to be in an addressed envelope with the proper postage affixed (I always chose to just send them separately since packages got lost more often then letters). So if you want to add a card to a package, you can just add a the proper first class postage to it. It seems like that is also allowed for media mail packages. Good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjthedog64 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 That reads like a military manual. :chillpill: You can include a card as long as it falls within these guidelines Enclosures in Books Enclosures in books mailed at Media Mail prices are subject to these additional standards: a. Either one envelope or one addressed postcard may be bound into the pages of a book. If also serving as an order form, the envelope or card may be in addition to the order form permitted by 4.2b.. b. One order form may be bound into the pages of a book. If also serving as an envelope or postcard, the order form may be in addition to the envelope or card permitted by 4.2a.. c. Announcements of books may appear as book pages. These announcements must be incidental and exclusively devoted to books, without extraneous advertising of book-related or other materials or services. Announcements may fully describe the conditions and methods of ordering books and may contain ordering instructions for use with a separate order form. Up to three of these announcements may contain as part of their format a single order form, which may also serve as a postcard. The order forms permitted with these announcements are in addition to, and not in place of, order forms that may be enclosed under 4.2a. or 4.2b.. Written Additions Markings that have the character of personal correspondence require, with certain exceptions, additional postage at the First-Class Mail prices. The following written additions and enclosures do not require additional First-Class Mail postage: a. The sender's and the addressee's names, occupations, and addresses, preceded by "From" or "To," and directions for handling. b. Marks, numbers, names, or letters describing the contents. c. Words or phrases such as "Do Not Open Until Christmas" and "Happy Birthday, Mother." d. Instructions and directions for the use of the item mailed. e. A manuscript dedication or inscription not having the nature of personal correspondence. f. Marks to call attention to words or passages in the text. g. Corrections of typographical errors in printed matter. h. Manuscripts accompanying related proof sheets and corrections of proof sheets including corrections of typographical and other errors, changes in the text, insertions of new text, marginal instructions to the printer, and corrective rewrites of parts. i. Handstamped imprints, unless the added material is in itself personal or converts the original matter to a personal communication. j. Matter mailable separately as Standard Mail printed on the wrapper, envelope, tag, or label. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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