Hi Mary Lou,
No that can not be correct, and the weight data on that ISBN in the data base could be incorrect. Is the ISBN listed as a paperback in the system?
I recommend checking the weight on each book before hitting print, especially when using PBS postage. The data-base is compiled by an outside source, and has some incorrect information in it.
There is a postal rate chart in the Help Center. Here is a link to that page: http://www.paperbackswap.com/help/help_item.php?id=515
and here is a very helpful page from the Help Center about the postage amount being incorrect:
Is the postage amount shown on the PBS wrapper always correct?
Usually, but not always.
- Our database is compiled elsewhere, and it includes some inaccuracies, including the weight of some books.
- The weight of a book as recorded in the PBS database determines the "recommended postage" that appears on the PBS wrapper.
- If the book itself weighs close to the "pound" mark (very close to 1 lb or very close to 2 lbs, for example), the Wrapping materials can actually put the wrapped book into the next higher postal rate.
- You can see the estimated weight on the Wrapper Settings page that comes up when you click Print Wrapper on the request.
- You can adjust the weight there and the postage that will print out on the wrapper will change accordingly.
- This will not change the weight of the book in the database; it will change the weight of your shipment.
If you suspect that the "recommended postage" on the PBS Wrapper is incorrect:
- Please weigh your package and check the weight on the Wrapper Settings page (you see this page when you click Print Wrapper or RePrint Wrapper on the request).
- You can also have your package weighed at the Post Office, to be sure that correct postage is applied.
- The estimated weight on the Wrapper Settings page includes a small amount for packaging materials
- If the estimated weight on the Wrapper Settings page is 7 ounces or less, First-Class Parcel rate will print out.
- You will see the postage amount on the Wrapper Settings page before you print the wrapper.
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