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How much worse is it to ship a computer USPS than FedEx or UPS?

FedEx wants $150, UPS wants $200, and USPS wants $30 for parcel post or $80-90 for Priority/Express. I'm moving and the computer is proving to be the hardest part. I have the original box and I've been packing and shipping stuff on eBay for years, so I'm confident in my ability to make a safe container. Another option is to take the tower as my carry-on on the airplane and ship my components.

Public Comments

1. UPS and FedEx are experts at packing things for shipping and have all the boxes and padding, etc that you would need for a fragile item such as a computer. I wouldn't trust the post office unless I had all the original packaging and, even then, I'm not sure I would. How much is it worth it to you to have the peace of mind that your package will get there in one piece or will be replaced?
2. send it priority mail insured. make sure you remove the HD and take it with you on the plane before you ship it.