Cheaper to ship through USPS or UPS?

[Soccer Princess]

Is it generally cheaper to ship through the US Postal Service or UPS?

Thanks!

 

[welovedis]

It really depends on what size the package is and when it is being shipped from & to. I mostly use USPS for my smaller boxes and take advantage of their flat rate envelope ($3.85) and boxes ($7.70) for Priority Mail. If you are considering shipping a larger box or bigger package check out both UPS and FedEx, my second choice for shipping is FedEx.

GL!

 

[lbgraves]

If your package is over 2 pounds, then I find FedEx to be much cheaper than the USPS. Insurance & tracking are also included in the price! UPS tends to be inbetween FE & USPS in cost.

 

[poohj80]

You can estimate shipping costs for most carriers online so you can see how much your particular package will cost to ship.

 

[ceecee]

You really need to use the calculators on the websites. I have found USPS to be cheaper than UPS on many things and was really surprised. UPS fee does include $100.00 of insurance if I'm not mistaken. We have no UPS around here and have to pay an additional fee to UPS from other places so I seldom do it.

 

[poohj80]

UPS fee does include $100.00 of insurance if I'm not mistaken.

Yes it does and also constant tracking. USPS offers insurance and tracking for a fee, but the only way to get constant tracking (not just delivery confirmation) through USPS is with Express Mail.

 

[Allabtprincesses]

In my area, UPS has much better/faster/reliable service that I would always be willing to pay more for if need be.

 

[JodyTG]

We're going to ship so things to DVC for our Christmas stay and we're using FedEx. They seem to be much better priced; plus, we'll be able to ship out box back home right fronm the hotel front desk.

 

[donnabc]

NEITHER!!! USE DHL...it's much cheaper...quick and reliable too

http://www.dhl.com/splash.html