Interesting story, thanks for sharing. I've always been a long-time fan of FedEx over UPS, mostly for convenience reasons (FedEx more willing to pick-up, easier to find drop-off FedEx service centers), service (much much better support with delivering packages requiring signatures when I'm not home during weekdays -- which for me is alway), and cost (FedEx has discount with my Amex card).
I recently sent my first submission to PSA and used FedEx. But I discovered that they won't insure collectibles such as baseball cards for more than $1000. The explanation that the service center offered was that they can't be certain of the box's contents and value, especially for such condition-sensitive items. There are many other types of items, besides collectibles, for which they also limit the insurance. Can't say that I found the explanation satisfying, but anyway it's worth keeping that limitation in mind. Next time I submitted, I sent it USPS so that I could insure it for the full amount.
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