I just printed my label to send book tapes and it came out with First Class instead of Media Mail.  Is this a change I missed???

Anything under (I think) 13 ounces will print out as first class because it is actually cheaper to send it that way.  So, that's probably why that happened.

It's not always accurate, especially if you are sending a 2-for-1 deal or something--I just cut off the first class part when I stick it to the package and tell the post office I want it media mail.  I've done it the opposite way a couple of times too.  :)

Lisa, sorry to contradict you, but it is anything under seven ounces that is cheaper sending first class. 

From 5.1 to 6.0 ounces costs $1.98 first class.

From 6.1 to 7.0 ounces, it costs $2.15 to send first class.  Basically, only 2cents more than media mail.

7.1 ounces to 1 pound is $2.13.

If your package is over 13 ounces (and you have put your own stamps on the package), you MUST bring it to a post office.

Thanks for the correction, Deb!  So many different numbers to remember.  I knew the number 13 was significant for some reaon...but as Deb said, it's actually 7.  Sorry for any confusion.

You can change the weight of the book on the screen for printing labels... to bump it over the weight so that the label shows Media Mail.

It'll also use 1st class if it's only a few cents more than MM.  I've had many come up as 1st class at 2.15 as opposed to 2:13 media mail.