I did a little experiment last week. I sent two packages of documents, to two clients who live relatively near each other (within 5 miles), and about 500 miles from here. Both are first class type packages, documents, not in boxes, in envelopes. Both are residential deliveries.
One I sent on Friday morning via UPS Next Day, not asking for Saturday delivery. It was delivered Monday, late afternoon.
The second I sent via the USPS, regular first class mail, on Saturday afternoon. It was delivered Monday morning.
UPS charged more than $30 for their delivery. USPS cost less than $5. And if I had requested Saturday delivery from UPS, they would have tacked on another $15 or so for the privilege. Even asking for morning delivery costs more.
Think I'm using the post office for everything from now on.
