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Hi all, the wife wants some shoes that are only available in the US for birthday. . . last year I used a 'drop shipping firm' who did the job but when I got the final bill(s) they ended up really expensive as I was charged for unwrapping, re-wrapping, posting, then got a bill from UPS for posting, taxes and import duties. . . . does anyone know how to shop without all the additions ( don't mind some but hate being taken for a ride ) Thanks in advance

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Buying from a commercial seller in the States is costly, because they invariably use their own favoured shippers (UPS, or USPS) get a discount from them but pass on full postage price to you. But if you buy from a private seller, you can arrange, from here in the UK, via a really good company called Parcel Broker, for FEDEX, TNT etc. to collect from the seller, on a pre-arranged convenient day, and deliver to your door. It,s the method I use, and it costs me about 50% less.  If you can find a private contact in the States, who will take local delivery of your item, use this method. I just send my guy Sporting Gun magazines, which he avidly reads, and passes on to others in his gun club. Works a treat!

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