Specifically Paris to Rome, and with insurance. DHL is pricey. Hoping for 3-4 day delivery. Has anyone used Ecoparcel?
Generally the postal system works pretty well.
Yes, why not just use the post office?
Lavandula
My experience is 3-4 days is very optimistic when dealing with the Italian post.
Yes, that's what I've heard as well--sometimes weeks, if not months, to get a parcel and with no rhyme or reason.
Use the Vatican post office. It is considered more reliable and generally faster than the Italian pos office.