Fed-Ex has the exact same policy, but you hit the nail right on the head with FFl to FFl being cheaper with priority mail anyway. Especially in Alaska.
I wish I had known that when I sent my Mod. 29 to Mag-Na-Port a couple of years ago. $100.00 round trip on Fed-Ex.

Vance in AK.

Matthew 6:33
"But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."