To ship or not to ship during the Holidays???

I'm closing a deal for some amps and speakers for my HT, when the thought came to me of the long lines and overly crowded UPS/USPS drop offs. The huge piles of packages awaiting shipment.....

I'm wondering if I should just wait another two weeks to have them shipped, when the load on carriers is lower, or will it matter? I guess I'm worried about rougher handling, more likely drops/damages etc..

I've certainly had my share of packages damaged in shipping, many during the holidays, but I usually ship more then too, so....

To ship or Not to ship....... THIS is the question!