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Cheapest Holiday Shipping

Holiday Packages: Who ships fastest and cheapest?

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Posted on 11/25/2009 0:27 EST
Filed in: Gifts, Holidays, Shipping

Woe is me. How can I make sure that holiday gift for Granny gets there on time without pushing me over my spending limit? Well, Abc15.com tested three options -- UPS, FedEx, and US Postal Service -- and declared the mail service beat the competition. Now who would have predicted that?

"You've found the perfect gift for a loved one who lives out of state, but how do you make sure it arrives on time and in good condition?

One simple mistake can ruin the holiday.

To find the best shipping option, we boxed up some holiday packages and sent them back and forth between Phoenix and Cleveland to see which ones would arrive first, in the best condition and at the best price..."

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