@dgrayrr62@kcrich131@HawleyMO You understand that the reliability portion is based on self reporting? My experience (shipping 200 +\- packages per week, last year UPS lost 0, USPS LOST 15.
Just my personal experience.
UPS and USPS are the two dominant parcel carriers in the US, but they excel in different scenarios. USPS (United States Postal Service) is generally cheaper for lightweight and small packages, especially to residential addresses or PO Boxes, while UPS (United Parcel Service) often provides better value, reliability, and consistency for heavier packages or time-sensitive/business shipments. 
Pricing Comparison (2026 Rates)
Pricing depends heavily on package weight, dimensions, distance (zones), and whether you use retail or discounted commercial rates (via platforms like Pirate Ship, ShipStation, or direct accounts). Rates below are approximate retail/commercial examples for domestic ground shipping; actual costs vary—always get quotes for your specific origin/destination. 
• Lightweight packages (under ~2-5 lbs): USPS wins decisively (often 20-50% cheaper).
• USPS Ground Advantage or First-Class/Priority Mail: Often $4–$11 for small items.
• UPS Ground: Starts around $10–$18+ (higher minimums). 
• Medium packages (~5-10 lbs): Close or tied, varies by zone/distance.
• USPS often competitive or slightly cheaper for residential; UPS pulls ahead with discounts. 
• Heavier packages (over ~10-15 lbs): UPS often better (especially negotiated rates), as USPS prices rise faster and has stricter size/weight limits in some services. 
Key factors affecting price:
• USPS advantages: Flat-rate options (e.g., Priority Mail boxes), no fuel surcharges, strong for residential/PO Boxes, included insurance up to $100 on many services. 
• UPS advantages: Better volume discounts/negotiated rates for businesses, competitive for B2B or heavy items. Higher base rates but potential savings with accounts.
• Both offer commercial discounts; tools like Pirate Ship or Shippo help compare real-time rates without monthly fees. 
Recent 2026 rate changes included increases for both (e.g., USPS Ground Advantage ~7-8% avg in some categories), but USPS remains strong for lighter shipments. 
Efficiency: Speed, Reliability, and Delivery
Efficiency includes transit times, on-time performance, tracking, and handling.
• Speed:
• USPS Ground Advantage/Priority Mail: 2–5 days (Priority often 1–3 days). Can be faster for light packages cross-country. 
• UPS Ground: 1–5 days (distance-based). More predictable for many routes.
• Express options: Both offer overnight/2-day, but UPS generally has stronger guarantees and earlier cutoffs for business deliveries; USPS Priority Mail Express is often cheaper. 
• Reliability and On-Time Performance:
• UPS typically edges out with higher on-time rates (around 97%+ in recent reports) and more consistent transit times, especially for commercial/B2B shipments. Stronger service guarantees and money-back options. 
• USPS: Improved but variable (around 92-94% on-time for packages). Ground services can be slower or less predictable during peaks; better for residential and last-mile in rural areas. Priority Mail Express has guarantees. 
• Tracking and Other Factors:
• UPS: Superior real-time, detailed tracking and visibility.
• USPS: Good basic tracking (improved), included insurance, Saturday delivery often standard, reaches every address (including remote/PO Boxes). 
• Pickup: USPS offers free pickups; UPS may charge for low-volume shippers.
• Handling/Damage: Mixed anecdotes—USPS often praised for lighter items; UPS for robust logistics on heavier ones. 
Other notes: UPS excels in international and time-definite services. USPS partners effectively for hybrid options (e.g., UPS SurePost hands off to USPS for final delivery). Weather, peaks (holidays), and location affect both. 
At a certain point, I blame the athletes affected. As a group, simply don’t get in the water with a man, don’t even go into the locker room. A couple of events with men pretending to be women swimming by themselves and the problem would solve itself.
Should they have been put in a situation? Nope, but thanks to delusional and suicidal empathy here they are.
Just simply refuse to play along with insanity.
@JamesTate121 I would simply like the truth. For once, even for something as ultimately inconsequential as a pond liner failing.
THE TRUTH, JUST ONCE!
What caused it, who caused it, and who is responsible for paying for the damage?
@KatTheHammer1 Why does this dipshit and virtually all of the cucks like him hissss their s’s?
I mean I’m kind of glad they do because it instantly lets you know what you’re dealing with but why?
@LipsyTheUnicorn@Surge_Philly Nah, he doesn’t get a break because he is “autistic “. Assuming he’s actually handicapped in some fashion doesn’t give him a pass from being just a plain old fashion north American asshole.
@shay_sweatt Why does this dipshit and virtually all of the cucks like him hissss their s’s?
I mean I’m kind of glad they do because it instantly lets you know what you’re dealing with but why?