FWIW, I used to always ship via UPS (give me a second to shudder...*shudder*). Pissed that my packages were taking a long time to reach their destinations and feeling it in my wallet too, I decided to give the USPS a shot.
Much, much cheaper and incomparably faster. Provided it isn't a huge package or has to go overseas, I always use USPS. The sponsorship of the bike team probably played a decent role in my giving USPS my business. That and the fact that the FedEx station is on the other side of town.
It'll be weird to see Discovery branded Treks next year.