I am a frequent shipper and receiver of electronics; and have used both UPS and FedEx. As noted above, FedEx's air and ground operations are NOT one and the same.The ground operation used to be called Roadway - and their package handling SUCKS BIG TIME. A much better option is to use FedEx's three day air shipping. Much lower rates and much better handling. ALL THE THREE DAY SHIPMENTS GO THROUGH THEIR AIR OPERATION - not the ground one. As a bonus, these "three day" shipments go on a "space available" basis; and sometimes get delivered in just two days - even though you paid for three day service.
I am also starting to use DHL as an alternate shipper to FedEx. Service appears to be just as good and the rates are somewhat lower as well.
I am also starting to use DHL as an alternate shipper to FedEx. Service appears to be just as good and the rates are somewhat lower as well.