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I use the USPS all the time because of the rates and service. I have shipped as much as 63 lbs in a Flat Rate Box for $8.95, anywhere in this country. There just is NO other carrier that can touch that.

I think you will find with all carriers that handling is the main complaint. They are dropped, tossed, kicked, and bounced all over the place. You never get to witness it, and the person that hands you your package, well he didn't do it, just accept it. So that brings us to price, and back to USPS.

I might recommend that you pad the items (I use bubble wrap) in your shipments extremely well and stuff the box tight (shake it to be sure). On the outside just tape the fire out of it. If it is real heavy, use the strapping tape that has the webbing in it. Try and picture in your mind how your package would hold up if it were dropped from a height of 6', if you are happy that it will survive, go ahead and ship it.

Hope this helps you.