Shipping a book is quite simple, providing it is packaged correctly to protect it from damage, but if you’re sending multiple books it can get expensive, especially if you’re shipping books overseas from the US.
Find out how to ship books cheaply in the US and abroad and use Parcel Monkey’s free shipping calculator to compare prices from reputable shipping companies.
The cost to ship books varies, depending on the final size and weight of your package and the destination, however, if you’re shipping a large box of books in the US, our domestic ground shipping prices are some of the cheapest available for shipping heavy boxes across states.
We can help you find cheap prices for sending boxes up to 152lbs in the US and 100lbs internationally. Simply enter the weight and dimensions of your box into our shipping calculator for an instant price.
It’s completely free to use our shipping calculator and you don’t even need to register to get a price.
Follow these five simple steps to ship books in the US and overseas.
Shipping books overseas? No problem, you can get a price right here with Parcel Monkey. Just follow our packaging instructions above and enter the destination, along with the weight and dimensions of your parcel into our shipping calculator. We'll even help you complete any customs documentation as part of the booking process. See our customs advice for further information.
We can help you ship to over 240 destinations worldwide, however, please note that some international destinations, such as China, have import restrictions on books. Before you ship, always check with the customs authority for the country you’re shipping to and check our prohibited and restricted items list, provided by our carrier partners.
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