> A couple of reasons. As you mention, there is no tracking > ability. Not only can you not figure out where the package > is, neither can USPS. If the package didn't arrive when you > thought it did, they'll say "wait a couple of weeks".
Priority Mail, if handled properly by the originator, will show time and date of the originating Post Office, receipt at the destination regional mail facility if any, receipt at the destination Post Office and delivery information with a 12 hour (approx) lag. I use it all the time. > The other issue is insurance cost. USPS seems low cost until > you ship a $600 item and have to pay for insurance coverage. > Then the costs become much more similar. Even with insurance USPS is far less expensive than US or FedEx unless the shipper has "negotiated" rates. > As bad as FedEx and UPS are for damage claims, the USPS is > far worse. I've had far less difficulty with loss claims with USPS than with either UPS or FedEx (both of which seem to use third party insurance companies). USPS will take up to six weeks to pay off a claim but they have been quite reasonable to deal with (including international claims). 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darwin, Keith > Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 12:46 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] OT: UPS Rates - Editorial Comment > > > > > -----Original Message----- > I've abandoned a purchase when the vendor could or would not > use this service. Why pay 2 or more times the USPS rate for > ground service across the country by one of the Big 3 > carriers taking 5 days, this is usually 3 day service. > > No, I'm not a Postal Employee just a satisfied user of the > service..... > I'll concede > that the tracking of a package is not as good. All you get is > pick up and delivery. > ----------------------------- > > A couple of reasons. As you mention, there is no tracking > ability. Not only can you not figure out where the package > is, neither can USPS. If the package didn't arrive when you > thought it did, they'll say "wait a couple of weeks". > > The other issue is insurance cost. USPS seems low cost until > you ship a $600 item and have to pay for insurance coverage. > Then the costs become much more similar. As bad as FedEx and > UPS are for damage claims, the USPS is far worse. > > So, for small items, low $$ items, USPS is a great way to go. > For truly important stuff, stuff that has real value to it, > I'm usually going with FedEx or UPS. > > - Keith N1AS - > - K2 5411.ssb.100 - _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
