We have spent the last month working with USPS representatives and consultants to help modernize and fully deploy our USPS shipping options as another shipping option for you. Until about a year ago we only offered UPS as a shipping method, but through years of price increases the cost of shipping low weight UPS packages has increased beyond what most customers are willing to pay. This is why we now offer both UPS and USPS shipping methods. As part of our USPS upgrade all postal orders now have “Delivery Confirmation Tracking” and you will also receive an email when your order ships.
So, which shipping method is best for you?…Well, a lot will depend on the weight of your package and where you live. Generally, if you’re only ordering 1 or 2 single DVDs USPS First Class Mail will be your best bet. First Class mail has the same delivery time as USPS Priority, but cost less and is limited to packages that way less than 13 oz’s. For packages weighing more than 13 oz’s, but less than 4 lbs, USPS Priority in most cases will be your best bet. Many customers that live on the West Coast will also enjoy the benefit of receiving the order usually in only 2 to 3 days from the postal service while UPS will take 7 days.
On the other hand, UPS is usually the best bet for heavier packages like a step (22 lbs). We had a customer today that wanted to order a step
but was shocked to see that USPS Priority rates to ship one step was nearly $60. The UPS shipping rate for the same order was only about $26. This is why you should always click on the “more carriers” dropdown in our shopping cart to compare rates between UPS and USPS.
International customers should always select USPS International Mail if you want to save money as it is many times cheaper than UPS and you’re less likely to have to pay import taxes and fees. If you’re more interested in delivery speed and money is not an issue then you should select UPS for your international order, but be prepared to always have to pay import taxes and fees in addition to a much higher shipping cost.
