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Package Services  
These services offer you volumes of options.
Package Services are primarily intended for merchandise, catalogs and other printed material. Each Package Service is suited for a certain kind of mail. You can enhance each service by adding Extra Services such as Delivery Confirmation™ and Signature Confirmation™. These services are available for a small fee.
 
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Parcel Post®
The best economy value for small and large packages, gifts and merchandise.

Parcel Select™
Save when you have a larger volume of shipments.

Media Mail®
Ship books, CDs, videos and other media matter.

Bound Printed Matter
Mail catalogs, directories, and books weighing up to 15 lbs. They must be securely bound by permanent fastenings such as staples.

Library Rate™ - Qualifying institutions send materials to and from libraries, educational institutions and non-profit organizations.

Add Extra Services:

Protection in Transit
Insured Mail - you can protect items up to $5,000 in value against damage or loss.
Special Handling - add to your packages needing additional care in transit.

Confirmation at Delivery
Delivery Confirmation™ - you can verify date and time of delivery online.
Signature Confirmation™ - you can verify delivery and who received it online - and request a copy of the signature.
Return Receipt for Merchandise - you’re covered with both a mailing receipt at the time of sending, and a signed, dated return receipt postcard after delivery.
Collect on Delivery - we'll collect payment for postage and merchandise for you at the time of delivery.
Return Receipt - you get a postcard sent to you, signed by the person who received your package. Available for mail sent COD mail or insured for more than $50.
Restricted Delivery - when you need to make sure your package lands in the rights, choose Restricted Delivery. Available for mail send COD Mail or Insured for more than $50.

Other
Merchandise Return Service - send your customers postage-paid return labels.
Parcel Airlift Service (PAL) - have your package sent by air to or from a military base outside the 48 contiguous states.
 
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