I've had nearly perfect results shipping books by USPS, but they're not 35 inches long. The single major problem I had was a foreign shipment and that was probably because I put the label on badly. And I've received damaged packages but that was due to flimsy boxes and no strapping tape.
The USPS is underfunded and required to do expensive things like daily service to every house in the country. And provide cheap shipping for books.


Yeah, that's neat. I just got an Amazon order and watched the map and it said I was next. They pulled up across the street and seemed to be repacking stuff and then left. Finally, the third time past my house, they left the package.hell Amazon I can see where the truck is driving ...
The USPS is underfunded and required to do expensive things like daily service to every house in the country. And provide cheap shipping for books.