USPS is still having extremely slow delivery 4+ weeks in some cases for mostly longer items such as rods. We have no control over the delivery of your packages. We recommend FedEx over USPS as we have very few issues with FedEx. You can also purchase extra insurance for orders over $100.
When these first came onto the market they were hellishly expensive and to honest we all felt that a loop in the end of a stiff rig (which is what they were introduced for) created a more flexible pivot point anyway.