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Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

cuddlesmama — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:22:31 GMT

Or are they about the same. I want to return an item that is in a box (not to QVC) and don't know which route would be cheaper. any recommendations would be appreciated. TIA

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

NickNack — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:27:29 GMT

I think USPS is cheaper.

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

Nuttmeg — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:30:28 GMT

The USPS is usually less. Here is a link to calculate the price. http://postcalc.usps.com/

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

winamac1 — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 13:32:03 GMT

UPS, for sure, is far cheaper in my area. USPS is consistently higher.

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

GCR18 — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:00:59 GMT

I find USPS ridiculously expensive to ship boxes. May just be where I ship them. My first choice is FEDEX.

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

INDIANA BONES — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 16:09:43 GMT

At work we use a computer to calculate the cost of outbound shipments. The least costly carrier varies depending on the destination, weight and contents. Many shipments are overseas but we do find that DHL is usually the least expensive for items but it does vary.

Personally, I do like the fact that USPS has boxes that if it fits, it ships for the same price. Sending items to relatives across the country, I have learned to get very much in these boxes.

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

cuddlesmama — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 17:41:58 GMT

Thank you soo much!! I think I will check them both out by bringing my item there for an estimate.Thanks again everyone!!

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

cuddlesmama — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 17:42:58 GMT

@GCR18 wrote:
I find USPS ridiculously expensive to ship boxes. May just be where I ship them. My first choice is FEDEX.

Never thought of FEDEX. Thanks.

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

chickenbutt — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:27:27 GMT

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this, but it depends entirely on the size and weight that you're shipping.

USPS will be less for very small, light, not high ticket, items. UPS will be more reasonable for parcels that are heavier and/or larger. Plus it automatically includes $100 of insurance so that makes a big difference for higher valued items. USPS insurance is fairly expensive, compared to UPS.

FedEx might be a little less than UPS, but I've always found UPS to be more reliable.

Re: Which Has Cheaper Shipper? UPS? USPS?

Q4u — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:36:49 GMT

Also if you use the USPS website and the CLICK n SHIP feature to print your label, they will give you a small discount.... I personally like USPS over UPS....