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Which carrier delivers gifts the fastest? :: WRAL.com

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With the holiday season in full swing, many of us are rushing to send gifts to our loved ones across the country. But which shipping company really delivers the fastest? 5 On Your Side put three popular carriers — UPS, FedEx and USPS — to the test to see which carrier can get three gifts to Arizona the fastest. The trip began at Deco Raleigh, a local gift shop with a wide selection of items to suit every need. 5 On Your Side selected, packaged and shipped three jars from the store.

Here is a breakdown of the costs:

  • UPS – $18.34
  • FedEx – $30.47
  • USPS – $13.09

Items were shipped on Monday December 2nd. The delivery promises were as follows:

  • UPS: Tuesday, December 10th
  • FedEx: Saturday, December 7th
  • USPS: Friday, December 6th

The result: surprising delays

When the packages finally arrived in Arizona, all items were intact but did not arrive on time.

  • FedEx arrived a day early.
  • UPS was a day behind schedule
  • USPS arrived 4 days late

Shipping deadlines for the holidays

As the holidays approach, it’s important to remember the last recommended shipping days to ensure your gifts arrive on time (economy shipping):

  • FedEx – December 13th
  • USPS – December 18th
  • UPS – Varies by location but typically arrives on December 16th

For those who wait until the last minute, you can still have your gifts delivered by Christmas Eve – but be prepared to pay an extra charge. For example, shipping via FedEx in one day on December 23rd costs more than $200.

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