I thought the Uship fee was expensive, particularly because the provider I chose had no ratings, he was a new user. I don't know if it is possible, but the Uship business model seems to be based on offering customers assurance with choosing an unknown provider online. You do this by the rating system and feedback. I really wasn't that reassured by the Uship process, but rather the messages the shipper and I sent back and forth prior to accepting the bid.
Thanks.