[geeks] UPS and shipping morons

[Peter L. Wargo]

Kurt Sez-

> Lately the Postal Service has come a long way ina  short time.  Even
> huge-mongous packages shipped 3 day priority mail make it in three days - in
> as-packed condition.  As a bonus, the USPS is about half (or less) UPS and
> about 30% of Fedex.  I've started shipping all my stuff via USPS -
> because,lets face it, when do you *really* need something there overnight?

I don't ship USPS for one reason - no matter how well it's packed, they
WILL NOT cover shock damage if the outer box is intact.  I found this out
with a nice Pioneer Reel-to-Reel which was well-packed and left its home
in working condition.  It arrived with many problems, due to being slammed
*HARD* - I go and read USPS contract on web page, find out I am not
covered.  Confirmed it by going to the local PO.

So, keep that in mind.  I prefer FedEx and FedEx (ex RPS) ground.  Much
better luck overall.

-Pete