If you want to be able to collect after UPS damages your boards in transit, do the following:
You will be doing a "delicate pack"
Each item must be wrapped in bubble wrap to a thickness of at least 1" all the way around. Then that item must "float" in 1-2" of foam peanuts and then boxed of course.
Another idea is to create carboard "sleeves" for each board and then float these in a box with peanuts and then place that box in a bigger box floating in peanuts.
It seems like a lot of work but if you want to "play the game" with UPS, you need to play by their rules.
Different people in different places will have very different experiences with delivery drivers. I have noticed one thing over the years though and that's how sometimes FedEx gets "sketchy" sometimes; particullarly overseas. I think there's more "clandestine" actions dealing with FedEx drivers, except for Next Day Express. UPS seems to be more "offical", almost government-like control over deliveries, customs and unexpected issues. This is my personal experience, I am not saying FedEx drivers are crooks but I seen much more "funky" stuff happen with FedEx.
If it's gotta be there next morning: FedEx Express
Big, heavy box, slow boat to China: UPS Ground
Wanna gamble: USPS
