I hate UPS

[Lisa]

I won't buy anything out of country unless they're shipping via post. China is great to buy from, they mark it as toy/sample/gift and declare no value. UPS on the other hand tends to gouge.
with in the country i prefer express post, they're fast, reliable and not expensive.

[Painted Desert]

Well, i've learned a good deal from this thread.... yes indeedy. I have family near the USA border...so I think i'll stick with my method of visiting family, hopping over to a "UPS/mailboxes etc/whatever" outlet stateside, picking up my parcel, and hopping back. The outlet does charge $1 per day to hold your parcel, so a little timing is required... for the most part it works out fine. Toronto to Military Road Niagara Falls is a "dooable" drive... 1hr and a bit should put you there!