USPS shipping rates inflated

[ToddH]

anyone know about this problem, I installed the USPS Methods2.7c, enabled only Priority mail, first class, and media mail. The shipping rates that usps are looking up are very high. I set my shipping zone and zip code in the configuration, set the tare to 0, not adding any handling fee. But even if I ship to the same zip code it's making a 2 lb package $10 for priority. even a 0.9 lb package is $6.30.

[stevel]

Is Tare Weight in admin set to a non-zero value?

[pvscvl]

I'm having the same problem with USPS Methods 2.7c. It seems that the rates are for a LARGE package and I need to get rates for REGULAR. I looked at the code of usps.php and it looks like it should be requesting REGULAR rates. Did you ever figure out a solution for this?

[stevel]

Are you sure that's the problem? The rates seemed correct for me. Check the Tare Weight in Admin under Shipping.

[pvscvl]

Are you sure that's the problem?  The rates seemed correct for me.  Check the Tare Weight in Admin under Shipping.

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I have my tare weight and large package increase set to 0. When I go to usps.gov and enter the info manually the rates are less than half of what I am getting with my OSC store. If I change the package size to large at usps.gov I get the exact same results that my store is showing, so I figure it must be pulling the LARGE rates instead of REGULAR.

Edited February 4, 2005 by pvscvl

[pvscvl]

Actually, if I could just divide the rates I get from USPS by 2 then that should work out ok, giving me enough room for handling charges and any weight errors. Does anyone know where I would change the code so that it will cut the rates in half before processing the order? Thanks for any help.

[stevel]

Try this contrib first - it is a drop-in replacement for usps.php. I use it and it works fine for me.

Edited February 5, 2005 by stevel

[pvscvl]

I've tried that one, but I don't think the domxml module is installed on the host I am using because it always gives an error. I think my best fix at this point is to divide the results by 2.