I was supposed to be in Chicago for a workshop, a 'great deal' item online to pick-up while I was there. Well, the workshop got cancelled, and paying for shipping would ruin the 'deal' I got on the item. However, by using U-SHIP I was able to get my item with minimal cost, AND I got it more quickly than if I had picked up as scheduled. I think this is a great medium for shipping....I'll be back.