Got an email from UPS and they are raising their rates again.

Tis the season I am sure gas is next

With fuel prices up it affects the cost of everything.

If you're looking for profit margin.. this is the time of the year to do it. All them expensive Christmas packages being shipped. Why that's as good as money in the bank. Lately, I have been using those one fee boxes from the USPS. While a lot of people don't like the USPS, I have had nothing but good luck. Plus I would really hate to see the USPS disappear from small town America. So I am trying to use the United States Postal Service as much as possible...

As it happens I've been ordering quite a bit lately, not just toys but materials for work as well.
My experience has been great w/ USPS being both quick and affordable.
I've noticed UPS shipping times are longer than they once were coast to coast, sorta like airplanes would once upon a time fly w/ 1 passenger or 100-now I think they sell tickets to sit on the wing.
Fedex has been about the same time wise.