How To Mail Prints?

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How much does it cost to mail a art print?

Shipping Art Prints (or other Small, Light, Low-Value Items)
Most prints will cost around $5.00 to ship domestically via First Class Package Service and if lost, they can always be reprinted again. Fyi: If your package is over 1 lb, it’s going to be more expensive: That is when the price jumps to around $10 or more.

How do you send art by mail?

Cover your entire piece with two layers of bubble wrap at the minimum. Use packing tape to secure the wrap. Bubble wrap is your primary means of keeping your artwork safe, so be generous. If there is extra wrap on the sides of your artwork, fold it over and tape along the edges to provide extra protection.

How do I ship rolled prints?

Place your roll of works on top of the bubble wrap and begin rolling. Keep an eye on your tube while you roll, making sure that you will be able to fit everything inside. Once you have enough wrapping around your roll to fit snugly in the tube, you can cut the bubble wrap.

Can you send art prints media mail?

Does it qualify? Art cannot be shipped through media mail unless it is strictly educational content. It must also be in the form of a book, CD, DVD, sheet music, films, objective texts, reference charts, or medical binders.

Are prints media mail?

You can send books, videotapes, DVDs, CDs, printed music and other sound recordings through Media Mail as long as they weigh less than 70 pounds.The savings with Media Mail can add up.

How can I post prints safely?

Place one or two layers of corrugated cardboard or mount board on both sides of the art package. Make sure that the cardboard is at least 2 inches larger than the wrapped original. Tape around the outside of the cardboard pieces so they stay together and the corners of the original are protected from impact damage.

How much does it cost to ship a rigid mailer?

How are “rigid” letter-size greeting cards priced? A. If a mailpiece does not exceed 11-1/2 inches x 6-1/8 inches x 1/4 inch thick and 3.5 ounces, but is rigid, it is classified and priced as a nonmachinable letter (i.e., applicable First-Class Mail postage and $0.17 nonmachinable surcharge apply).

How do I ship a poster?

How to Ship a Poster Safely

  1. Shipping a Poster.
  2. Wrap the poster using kraft paper. Posters are often thin and delicate.
  3. Use appropriate packaging. Many stationary or shipping stores sell long, rectangular packaging designed for posters.
  4. Prepare a mailing or shipping tube.
  5. Tape the end caps.

How much does it cost to ship a painting USPS?

Shipping a painting typically costs between $50-$300 per package, depending on the speed of travel and packing method you employ.

How can I ship art cheap?

How to Ship a Canvas or Painting

  1. USPS is the Cheapest Way to Ship a Canvas or Painting. If you’re looking for the cheapest way to ship your hard canvas, the best option is to ship with the US Postal Service.
  2. Save Money with Shipping Software.
  3. Properly Packaging your Canvas.
  4. Don’t Forget the Insurance.

How do I ship a picture frame USPS?

When mailing framed photographs, take the glass out of the frame and wrap it separately. Sealing: Tape the opening of the box and reinforce all seams with 2″ wide tape. Use clear or brown packaging tape, reinforced packing tape or paper tape (do not use scotch tape).

How do I ship a photographic print?

How-to

  1. Get some sheets of plain, flat corrugated cardboard at least two inches larger in each dimension than the size of the print(s) you’re shipping.
  2. Get a roll of plain brown Kraft wrapping paper.
  3. Sandwich the print with a stack of two to five of the corrugated sheets on one side and the same amount on the other side.

How much does it cost to mail a poster tube?

First-Class Mail

Weight Rate
2 oz $0.60
3 oz $0.83
4 oz $1.06
5 oz $1.29

Does USPS actually check media mail?

2, Media Mail Packages are subject to inspection by the Postal Service™. Upon such inspection, matter not eligible for the Media Mail rate may be assessed at the proper rate and sent to the recipient postage due, or the sender may be contacted for additional postage (DMM 604.8.

How much does USPS media mail cost?

Compare Mail Services

Service Starting Price Other Services
Media Mail® $3.19 (at Post Office) $1.91 (Commercial)6 Included: USPS Tracking (packages only) Available: Signature Confirmation (parcels only), Return Receipt14, Collect on Delivery

Does USPS have ground shipping?

USPS Retail Ground® service is a ground shipping solution for packages, thick envelopes, and tubes (with a maximum weight of 70 pounds) that are not required to be mailed at First-Class Mail® service. USPS Tracking® is included at no additional charge.

Can I send a poster media mail?

Can You Ship Posters with Media Mail? Yes. As long as the posters are educational they fall under the Printed Educational Reference materials.

How do I ship USPS media mail?

Media Mail is addressed just as any other mail shipped with USPS is. Print the recipient address and the return address neatly and clearly with a pen. The return address goes in the upper left corner of the envelope or top of the box. The recipient address goes in the middle.

How much is USPS media mail per pound?

Media Mail is priced based on weight, and the Retail Rate starts at just $2.80 for a 1 pound single-piece package. After 1 pound, the price increases by just $0.53 per pound for single-piece Media Mail (for example, a 2 pound package costs $3.33).

How do I mail a giclee print?

Place your prints (which should be in an acid-free bag, sealed with acid-free tape) onto one of the cardboard pieces. Use tape to secure the bag to the cardboard. When packing your prints it is important to make sure they cannot move around in the package and get damaged.