USPS/UPS/FedEx - Shipping?

[droppixel]

When you guys have sent a bow do you use USPS, UPS or FedEx - just trying to get an idea of who is going to be the least expensive. Not sure how USPS typically is with larger packages or if UPS/FedEx would be the better route?

[NuttyNative]

I have used UPS and FedEx with FedEx being cheaper. They both are fast and have excellent tracking programs. Have had them shipped to me using USPS and it adds 2-3 days travel time and their tracking system sucks for updates.

[droppixel]

I have used UPS and FedEx with FedEx being cheaper. They both are fast and have excellent tracking programs. Have had them shipped to me using USPS and it adds 2-3 days travel time and their tracking system sucks for updates.

Haven't sent one before, but all of my other packages I send USPS and things get there really quick. Had good luck with them, so I might run it over to them. Heard not to go with the UPS stores, there is one near me - I'll have to look up a FedEx office. Would like to go in there and price it before I send, but will probably end up at USPS just for convenience in distance.

[Hutch~n~Son Archery]

I send all my bows USPS never had a problem and it is usually cheaper.




Hutch

[Ehunter]

I just sent a bow back to Martin 2 weeks ago on UPS. Cost me $18 from Kansas to Washington. They said it would have been $3 more if it had been going to a house adress. Apparently, business adresses are cheaper. I always use UPS. Just make sure it's in as small a box as possible, and not a bigger box than neccessary. UPS charges by size as well as weight. Guy shipped me a bow in one of UPS's boxes, and it cost him $60......could have fit 3 bows in that box.

[Double S]

I used USPS to send a bow out. It's the easiest of the three to get to. I live out in the country USPS was the closest. It cost me around 18 bucks to send it priority with 700 dollars insurance 190 miles south to Walla Walla. Whenever I send something out of high value make sure you buy the right amount of insurance and a delivery tracking number. My wife sent out a Package during Christmas for her mother in California. It was stolen off the front porch. It was only worth about 100 bucks. But we had to show Receipts as proof before UPS reimbursed my wife for the amount.