i offer economy, standard and priority mail on most of my items. buyers rarely choose anything other than the free economy option. If i get any grief from anyone, I point out that they could have chosen expedited shipping. Of course, if they DID, that makes it a bit more difficult.
In the meantime, I do feel like closing my ebay, etc., stores, but for ebay, i've just decided to add a big red warning to the bottom of all of my listings, advising buyers that nothing is guaranteed by Xmas for delivery. I did it in bulk so it was quick and painless, but removing that note after the holidays will be a hassle because I presume I'll have to edit them one by one.
