by Nuts » Sun 31 Jul, 2016 3:27 pm
I'd suggest trying to gather a few things then using a drop shipper to combine postage. I'm not familiar with shopmate have been using Shipito for years. They offer auspost, usually the cheapest option. If you use their Oregon branch for west coast purchases you can save Ca sales tax.
Incidentally, for others traveling and otherwise using public transport/ shanks "s pony, their $2 processing fee applies to pickup as well. This (going to their warehouses ) & using their 90 day free holding can be used in creative ways to (get stuff that can't be shipped &) have parcels meet you or the storage of gear etc not immediately needed but ready for quick delivery.