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How do you print the labels for Media Mail with the 13¢ DC on the usps site?
Do I have to be paying for the postage on the site also?
I can only find a place for Express and Priority.
I'm on hold with the Post Office but am betting I get an answer here first!
~~arkay
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You have to download the Shipping Assistant program and print it off of your computer.
Then you pay for postage at the counter or via another mechanism.
Info Here
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And they have a testimonial on that page now of an eBay Powerseller - isn't that nice? 8)
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I was almost right!
Kat- you answered at the same time the postie did!
Of course- her answer was "I don't know".
So your answer is better.
Off to read the info now!
Thanks!
~~arkay
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LOL - let me know if you have any questions, I use this myself and its really a nice product.
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Kat- You volunteered!! Here goes:
I printed all of my Media Mail labels.
Can I choose NOT to have DC? (to use for some of the first class)
Can I print labels for foreign places like, you know, Canada?
DC is free for Priority and 13¢ for Media right?
If I use these for first class, is it the full 40¢ (or whatever it is now).
I haven't tried this before because I hate the sound of my printer and I had this HUGE stack of adhesive labels (and I'm really faster at writing than typing) but this looks MUCH more professional--plus I like the 13¢ DC on Media!
TIA!!!
~~arkay
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I use the DC on everything, 1st class included, still 13¢. The only thing with 1st class is that the envelope has to be at least 3/4" thick, most sellers get around this by adding a packing peanut or folded bubblewrap.
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Arkay - OK I think I've got you covered
#1 - no, all labels will have either Delivery Confirmation or Signature Confirmation - you can't generate a shipping label without it. You CAN I believe change the output to print ONLY the DC barcode, but not the other way around.
#1a - in the Service Type field you can select PRiority Mail, MEdia Mail, First Class, or Express - and the label changes by class of mail.
#2 - No, you can look up rates but can't print international labels
#3 - Yes, free for Priority, 13 cents for Media Mail, First Class, Parcel Post
#4 - YOu can't use ones you've printed for Media Mail for First class, you need to print a fresh label for first class items...
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I'm thinking I saw something like this on the Pay Pal site today as well. Ck for yourself as it may work. I do have shipping assistant dwnld though, but never use it.
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Yes you can do labels similar to Shipping Assistant's via Paypal - and cover the postage at the same time.
Couple of key differences :
#1 THere is a 20 cent surcharge on first class & Media mail labels above postage & DC charges
#2 You can't pay for the postage with your Paypal Debit Card at the PO and get your 1.5% cashback bonus