Can Magazines Be Sent Media Mail?

Don't Use Media Mail!
Since magazines often contain some form of advertisements, USPS specifically disqualifies them from Media Mail. If you try, USPS will most likely hand the package back to you. When that happens, you'll need to pay to send it all over again…and you'll be out for the cost of that original postage.

Can vintage magazines be sent as media mail?

Vintage magazines: No, magazines contain advertising and even old timey ads aren't allowed. Cassette tapes: Yes, so long as they aren't blank. Same goes for CDs and DVDs.

Do magazines count as media mail?

Office documents are definitely not considered media mail. Media is typically considered to be books, magazines, newspapers, tv, movies, music, etc. But in terms of media mail, they only accept media without paid advertising.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.