Can anybody explain to me how media mail works?

Question

I know that its for books and cds and things like that but I'm kinda of confused. Am I supposed to address the package differently than usual? Please show an example if you can.

Thanks people.(Sorry if I'm in the wrong category)

Answer 1

No, just address in normally, take it to the post office, and tell the clerk at the counter you want to send it "media rate."

If you feel comfortable calculating the postage yourself, just write "Media Mail" or "Media Rate" on the front. But if it's over 13 oz. you will still have to hand it to a clerk at the post office so you might as well just have them do it.