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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!
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I don't think the the holidays will matter, UPS and Fedx delivery guarantees apply even during the holidays. In reference to rougher handling, I would agree, higher volume may in turn equal more careless handling, I would just overpack the item.

I think, the Fedx vs UPS thing is way overblown, neither of them are that great with packages. I see shipping as a risk either way. I don't think Fedex employees care anymore than UPS employees about your gear. When I received an amp last week, via Fedex Overnight, I saw and could HEAR the box drop from the truck to the ground from my 1st story condo.
And yes, the amp came damaged.
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