What are the advantages of UPS?
From Todd Lehman: This discussion assumes you are visiting a real UPS branch office. If you go to a third-party UPS client such as Mailboxes Etc, all bets are off. UPS has good rates for large, heavy packages. Using UPS Ground service, you can expect to spend between $3 and $5, in extreme cases $6, to send an average LEGO® package inside the U.S. The rates vary depending on the location — UPS divides the U.S. into several zones. Shipping time is 3 to 5 business days — very reasonable. UPS has good rates for insurance. The first $100.00 is free; it s $0.35 per $100.00 thereafter. UPS barcodes and tracks all packages. You can call a toll-free 1-800 number to check the status. When someone signs for the package, UPS keeps a computerized image of the signature and can supply this to you if you need it for a claim. There are at least two versions of tracking service: • GroundTrac™ is an add-on service available to you for around $2 to $3. With this service your package is tracked excessiv
