ckcowl

After a couple ( less than acceptable) experiences with UPS and FedEx I went back to USPS. I always send Priority with insurance and delivery confirmation and have been very happy. It is less expensive and faster than the other 2 carriers I tried.

cjaneky

If you vacuum seal the quilt you can put an extra address label on the inside and then you are able to get it into a priority box, makes it cheaper to mail , and track..have the receiving party sign for it.... everyone is happy....been sending mine all over the United States like that, not lost one yet...(knock on wood.

AZ Jane

Been mailing packages all over the country in Priority Rate boxes with the USPS since the war started, mailed over 1,000. I have never had a box go missing even overseas. I do use common sense. Write plainly, cover address with tape, tape well, never put anything on the label (customs labels where needed) that would indicate anything of valuable inside. But since I have also worked at the USPS. And trust me, you would not believe what we saw that was considered "acceptable" by customers!! Jeez!

carolynjo

House Dragon, you bring up a good point! Some thieves deliberately follow delivery trucks nowadays, so I would never have anything delivered to my house. Go to the PO and sign for anything that is shipped.

SueSew

One caution - I shipped a fragile gift to my DD by UPS ground - I was informed by UPS that the package was damaged and that it was thrown way - They gave me my cost for the merchandise without a problem, but it was an art print, framed and glazed, and something perhaps would have been salvageable.

wendiq

I have sent many quilts to my son and his family in Florida......I generally pack each quilt in a plastic bag with and address of delivery and from me. And I usually send either FedEx or UPS as I can track them directly to the house and I can give that info to my kids so that one will be home to intercept. I also insure heavily and request a signature. I, too, use lots of tape. I think it keeps water out.....i.e. rain, snow. Knock on wood.....so far, no problems.......

fallonquilter

Okay this is a little different. I shipped my 6 sister in laws quilts one year ( country girls, each living in a different state) And I shipped them in "CHICKEN FEED BAGS" Yep!!
I washed the bags out and dried them throughly. Inserted the quilts with tissue around them. Then stapled and taped it closed really good. Also taped a larger white piece of paper on the front for the address and took it to the Post office. EVERYONE got a kick out of it. When the sisters started receiving thier quilts, they showed not only the quilts but the chicken feed bags they came in on facebook for all to see!!! P.S. these bags are very sturdy and waterproof. My sister in laws were all raised on a farm so it was such a treat!!

lynnie

I just mailed a bunch about 13 Nicu quilts across the country. I hope it gets there.
My dh just mailed it and didn't add anything extra.

panderz

Thank you so much everyone. Was just talking about sending a friend a quilt across the country. Nice to know that a business is cheaper to deliver to. Would have never guessed that. As always I have learned so much from everyone on here.

<3 Mandi <3

vondae

The one thing I make sure to do is always put clear packing tape over the address and return address label. That way, should they get wet or damaged the tape protects it. I also, put a card with the address inside the box.