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Help Center - Can I hand-write the address to send a book?

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Yes.  If you cannot (or do not wish to) print the wrapper, you may hand-write the address on your package. You will need to access the address from the request for the book on your My Account page, just the same way you would begin if you were going to print it; then just click the "hand-writing" option at the bottom to view the address that you can copy onto your package. 

Please note: If you choose to hand-write the address to send a book, PBS Printable Postage may NOT be used for that shipment, and for that reason Guaranteed Credit will not be available. Your package will need to be marked received in order to earn credit.

Please note that you must access (= view or download) the address from the request in order to enable the "Book Was Mailed" button.  That button needs to be clicked before the deadline to prevent the transaction from cancelling.

Here is how to get the address:

  • Click on the request for the book.
  • The Wrapper Settings page will come up.
    • Scroll down and click the link to "hand-write the address"
  • Copy the address from the screen onto your wrapper or label.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure to include the Request ID# as part of your return address.

  • this is not crucial, but it helps us locate the request if you need to communicate with us about it.

Be sure to mark your package conspicuously MEDIA mail if that is the rate you are using to mail it.


Related Links:

How to Print the PBS Wrapper
How to Wrap Your Book Shipment
Wrapping a Trade Paperback Using the PBS Wrapper
What is an ARC?