how high is the drop test at ups?

UPS guidelines require a package to be able to sustain a 3 foot fall, but when you add a 'fragile' sticker, they push it to 6 or more feet!

Basically I figure if it can't bounce to the address it won't make it with UPS.

I like FedEx ground better and when shipping heavy items go with a freight company as big amps will tear through a double box easily with a small drop.

Always assume your package will be handled in the Jim Carrey "HDS Delivery Man" fashion, and pack accordingly.

Rule-of-thumb:

One set of high quality bookshelf speakers =
Amana double-wide refrigerator box + 500' roll bubble-wrap

Is there such a thing as, "Gorilla-Proofing?" I have only succeded in making packages, "Gorilla-Resistant", thus far. They do have a great tracking system though.

My experience with UPS are awful.

Fedex are much better. YMMV