I believe so but wondered if this was just my experience or wishful thinking!
I'm an Etsy seller and always send fragile items through Royal Mail even though its more expensive. I've never once had an issue unless the item has been sent overseas and handed to another postal service who have then proceeded to beat the box to death.
I'm worrying what will happen with the strikes happening over the next few days and the inevitable backlog of post. Should I chance it with another courier service or just inform the customers that the item will probably be delayed? What are you all doing about Christmas presents, etc?