USPS priority. If it is <= 13 oz you could use first class.
Their price point can't be beat for < 3 lb items domestically.
Their price point can't be beat for < 3 lb items domestically.
UPS SurePost also can be competitive if you put them through the wringer. From 1-9lbs we're saving between $0.08 to over $22.00 across the Contiguous US.
USPS almost retained our business from 10-15lbs, but we got UPS to match them.