I always just have shipped USPS. My son received a package yesterday from Overstock, which was shipped UPS. He didn't get home until after 9pm. UPS had simply left it on the door step. He lives in a Condo where anyone could take it. That is what I don't like about UPS. I have never had a problem with FedEx, but haven't used recently.
It sounds to me, from what my niece said, that shipping is high when you order from HF. I will try and stop there when I next go to town.