Many members often ask me if I could ship there item through the post office to save some money on shipping.  I used USPS for many years prior to switching to UPS and have found UPS to be superior for many reasons. First, tracking a package through the post office is nearly impossible in there ancient system. Second is the most important, if the item is damaged in transit the POST OFFICE WILL NOT HONOR EBAY transactions when filing a claim. What does this mean?? It means if your item is damaged in transit they will determine the value of the item and don't care what its insured for or what you paid. They will have it appraised by some idiot to determine the value. I had this occur on a typewriter I sold became damaged in transit. They eventually paid for most of the damage, but it was a freaking nightmare that literally took 3 weeks. There is no mistery that major retailers like Sears, Best Buy Etc.. always use UPS. When I buy stuff I prefer to pay a couple of more bucks and have peace of mind and tracking ability. Flat rate USPS box for 10 bucks, tax, insurance it still will run you $12-13 dollars. UPS might run $16, very little savings, but a world of difference in quality. When my customers package gets damaged, UPS calls me and thats it.  My customers don't have to go fill anything out or call anybody, and my customer is paid promptly. I don't know of any major retailer that use USPS for there packages.  AND BEWARE OF PEOPLE WHO OFFER FREE SHIPPING, 90% OF THE TIME THEY ARE SHIPPING MEDIA MAIL EVEN THOUGH IT MIGHT BE A SHIRT YOU BOUGHT, so if you don't mind not having your item insured and waiting up to a month to get it then its fine. Whats my point with all this? You get what you pay for and for a minimal difference you can have peace of mind. Thanks for your time.