Cheapest way to ship a bunch of stuff for a move?

[AtheistPreacher]

Good post.

Of course, Media Mail might take longer to get there... They'll estimate between 2-9 days. But it can take up to 14 business days.

If you can fit your stuff in Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes, I'd just do that. Priority is 2-3 days and max 5 business days.

Media Mail isn't bad, especially if you're shipping a ton of cds or books. Just be aware of the potential delay. (also, check for insurance prices. I don't remember if Media Mail is elgible for insurance... Priority Mail should...)

Right now it's the 26th, and the stuff simply needs to be there by the 18th of next month. So I think I've left enough time to send it safely by media mail.

God do I hate moving... such a pain in the neck...

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

Not sure if anyone's mentioned insurance.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

Where's Troutbum when you need him?

 

[sirkickyass]

It's been a few years since I had to do anything like this, so keep in mind that my information is probably somewhat outdated but might be worth looking into.

When I was in college and law school I frequently had to ship a number of boxes containing my books, clothes, CDs, DVDs, etc etc from my dorm rooms or school-year apartments back to Phoenix for the summer and then do the reverse in August/September. The last time I did this was May of 2008 after graduation from law school. Consistently during that entire period of time, FedEx Ground had the best pricing. I could frequently get 4-5 sizable boxes out and across the country for just over $100.