I've had a lot of stuff (100s of packages) delivered by UPS and USPS
and the vast majority has come through untouched. Both have damaged
a few packages, but never the contents. The biggest danger I've seen
is the quality of the packaging. USPS is far superior for the modest
size and weight of many packages of photographic gear because of
price/performance. A lot of shippers have a UPS $10 minimum for 5+
day ground where USPS Priority 2-3 day would be $3-6 for relatively
light items.
Customs charges hasn't been an issue coming into the US, as there is
no duty or tax on used photographic equipment and I've never bought
anything new that's triggered any charge so far.
Moose
I have not done an exacting comparison, but recently I mailed a small
package with the USPS first class, not priority. I wanted to make
sure it was signed for and I wanted it to be insured. I believe ended
up being more expensive than sending it FedEx which included those
things.
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Winsor Crosby
Long Beach, California
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