Just an observation of a few items I got in the mail the last few days.

I got a big box of parts from Harofreak in Minnesotta regular post 14 days delivery.
I got a small package from England regular post 7 days delivery.
Today I got a ups package again from Minnesotta, 26 days delivery, 11 days to the Canada/US border and another 15 days to clear customs and ship to me.

NEVER ship accross the border with UPS, they are by far the worst. Strap your package to a piece of wood and throw it in the river would be quicker. Give me good ol regular post anytime

I definately find Canada Post to be reliable, if not a bit inconsistent.

That'* why I always ask to get anything shipped to me using regular post. Besides, duty across the border with UPS is killer. Wait till you get the bill in the mail for that package.