hey! does anyone know of websites that ship worldwide?
i know ebay, of course, but i dont know how to set it to only show items who ship worldwide? i thought there was a way, but i can't remember...
also, the american brand, american eagle, ships worldwide, but is expensive (i'm sure they all will be!) but that website is www.ae.com
also, i found that office shoes ships worldwide which is www.office.co.uk
this is good for sizes with shoes, and also, different quality levels. shoe quality here isn't the best, although you can find great, cheap clothes and just about everything else!
if anyone knows anywhere else...
On buying online
Unless you absolutely need the item and cannot get it in Korea, I'd advise against any online purchases. Shipping costs, even for small items, are atrocious and it takes a very long time for things to arrive (Amazon gave an estimate of 40 Days!), unless you choose expedited shipping, which is much more ridiculously expensive.
Shipping to Korea from Amazon
I oredered a wooden tai chi sword through a company via Amazon. The price was $18. The only shipping available was Fed Ex and was $40+.
www.teachenglishinasia.net
Your source for info about living and working in Asia.
Tai Chi swords
I was thinking of ordering one of those collapsible/extendable Tai Chi swords. They're small since they can be shrunk down to the hilt and are very light in weight, but even that would have costed $40+ to ship to Korea.
Sierra Trading Post.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/
I put in an order a couple days before christmas last year and it arrived within a couple days. and that was just regular post (at least that is what i paid for).
Be careful to verify the amount you can order before you pay duty.
I believe it is only $100USD then 25% is added to the ENTIRE order.
Victoria's Secret is awesome too...lots of good quality clothing and you can choose the length of your pants and the sleeves are long.
oh, i completely forgot vs
oh, i completely forgot vs had clothing and everything avaliable online.. that's great that they do worldwide shipping! thanks!
For those missing food, etc!
Costco delivers! This is in Korean, but if you could find someone to help you during a free period at school that should work! I'm not sure about prices, but if you're too far from a Costco, this could be a great way to get some goodies (food and non), even if a bit expensive! At least, it would be shipping cost, right, rather than a high product cost. I know at the store, the prices on foreign goods aren't raised a bunch or anything.
http://www.costcoplaza.co.kr/
Also, this site does worldwide shipping for food products from Britain. It is expensive, but again, might be worth it to some people!
http://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/
Also for those who are looking for some baking, products. For one, it is hard to find an oven, but if you can use your school's home ec. room or know someone with an oven, then i'm sure some others out there miss baking as much as i do!
It's hard to find the right ingrediants, and some of them are called different things here, but the best bet is to go to a baking specialty store in a bigger city. there you can find great things, and baking essentials, like chocolate chips! it's great too because you can maybey share some with your korean teachers, friends or students and give 'em a homecooked taste of home, as home baking isn't as widely practiced here! ;)