My experience, after shipping and receiving over 200 packages in the last three years, is to never, never use FedEx ground. Regular FedEx is okay.
Unless it is for media mail, never use USPS. They don't pay claims, ever.
UPS ground is the only carrier left, unless you do local pickup or delivery. Never ship a turntable, only pickup.
The beauty of UPS ground is that if you receive something damaged, you can file a claim on line and UPS comes and gets the item the next day. No hassel, so far. Will they pay a claim? Yes and no. If UPS thinks it is not their damage, back it goes to the shipper. From that point it is anybodies quess. But remember, if you paid for the item via PayPal, and can prove it has been returned, easily done with UPS tracking reports. PayPal will give you your money back. Little to lose since you did not have to pay for return shipping, and PayPal will give you your fully payment back.
Unless it is for media mail, never use USPS. They don't pay claims, ever.
UPS ground is the only carrier left, unless you do local pickup or delivery. Never ship a turntable, only pickup.
The beauty of UPS ground is that if you receive something damaged, you can file a claim on line and UPS comes and gets the item the next day. No hassel, so far. Will they pay a claim? Yes and no. If UPS thinks it is not their damage, back it goes to the shipper. From that point it is anybodies quess. But remember, if you paid for the item via PayPal, and can prove it has been returned, easily done with UPS tracking reports. PayPal will give you your money back. Little to lose since you did not have to pay for return shipping, and PayPal will give you your fully payment back.