[Updated: 9 July, 2010]
Have compiled a list of overseas (mainly UK/US) online retailers that ship to Australia. Over the years there have been many more retailers willing to ship internationally and though there are many more, I’m only adding the bigger sites (ie, no blog boutiques etc.)
Most UK sites offer flat rate delivery while most US sites varies their shipping fees according to weight/value. Listings with (*) denotes a website that uses a third-party shipping service which might cost more to use.
This is not a paid list and is provided as a reference only. I accept no responsibility for any personal losses or injury (haha) incurred as a result of shopping at any of these sites.
The big guys
Marks & Spencer
JC Penney
(With exception of some national brands, supplier shipped items, packages above 70lbs)
Overstock
Neiman Marcus
(Currently website only supports Canada but you may have your purchase shipped to an international address by calling +1.972.556.6011)
Saks Fifth Avenue
Fashion / Apparel
80s Purple
Abercrombie & Fitch
Acne
AllSaints Clothing Store
Amelie Boutique
American Apparel
Anya Hindmarch
American Eagle Outfitters
Arden B
Asos
Basic Boutique* (uses International Checkout)
Baumhouse
Bebe
Bluefly
Bona Drag
Brooks Brothers
Browns
Built by Wendy
Bunnyhug
Couture Candy
David Z
Diabro
DJPremium
Dorothy Perkins
Dresses by Odette Christiane
eBags* (uses Access USA/Borderlinx)
eDressMe* (uses iShopUSA)
Eliatan (international orders via Paypal only)
Elizabeth Charles
eModa
Erin Brinié
Evisu
Far Fetch
Forever 21
Forward by Revolve (free express shipping on all orders)
Forzieri
Free People
French Corner Soho* (uses International Checkout)
Freudian Kicks
Gargyle
Gotham City Online
Habitat Shoes
Hale Bob
HG Bags Online
JT & Co
Karmaloop
Kirna Zabete
Kitson
La Garconne
Little London
Luisa Via Roma
Marais USA
Matches
Miss Selfridge
MJR Sales
Modcloth
Mona Moore
Moxsie
My Theresa
My Wardrobe
Nasty Gal
Need Supply Co. (free international shipping for orders above US$250)
Neiman Marcus
(Currently website only supports Canada but you may have your purchase shipped to an international address by calling +1.972.556.6011)
Net-A-Porter
Newport News* (uses Access USA)
Nordstrom* (uses FiftyOne)
Oak NYC
Olsen Haus (Vegan)
Opening Ceremony
Phat Farm
Pinup Girl CLothing
Pixie Market (free international shipping for orders above US$250)
Quail Shop
Raffaello Network
Reebonz (Invite link)
Reverse – Revolve Clothing Outlet (Invite link)
Revolve Clothing (free international shipping for orders above US$100)
Sabine’s Boutique
Saks Fifth Avenue
Shape FX* (uses Access USA)
Shirise
Shoebuy
Shoes.com
Shopbop (free international shipping for orders above US$100 & returns)
Shop LA Style
Singer22
Solestruck (free international shipping for orders above US$199)
Spiegel* (uses Access USA)
Ssense
Start London
Steve Madden
Stylebop
Styledrops
Style Paste (free international shipping via Fedex Express for orders above €100)
Swell
Tee-Zone
The Corner
The Hip Chick
The Outnet
Tobi
TOMS
Topshop
Urban Outfitters (needs sign-up, info here)
Urban Venom
Vegan Chic (Vegan)
Vince
Yoox
Specifically for men
Atelier NY (free international shipping)
Lingerie
Agent Provocateur
Be Cheeky
Boudiche
Dolce V
Figleaves
Frederick’s of Hollywood* (uses iShopUSA)
Glamourous Amorous
Henry & June
Silk Storm
Victoria’s Secret
Swimwear
Micro Kitten
Victoria’s Secret
Tees / Casual
2K T-Shirts
Design by Humans
Donkey Ts
Hipstery
J!NX
Stylin Online
Tee-Zone
Threadless
Karmaloop
Zazzle
Plus
Alight.com
B & Lu
IGIGI b Yuliya Raquel
Kiyonna
Torrid
Asian fashion
Asia Jam
Mozmol
Storets (free international shipping for orders above US$350)
Yes Style
Cosmetics & Fragrances
Benefit
Bliss
Perricone MD (Code: FB15 gets you 15% off full-priced items!)
Philosophy
StrawberryNET (free worldwide shipping)
Skinstore
Sasa
FragranceNET
Just a note on buying fragrances online: There are many retailers that flog fake stuff so be careful of who you buy from. I use this site exclusively. Spending some time looking through specialty fragrance/scent forums will usually unearth dodgy sites.
Some shipping restrictions from U.S. Department of Transportation (ie, no aerosols) or manufacturer (most likely different ‘branding’ for different regions) apply.
Books
Alibris
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Better World Books
Books-A-Million
Book Depository UK (free worldwide shipping)
Book Depository US (free worldwide shipping)
This is a great Aussie resource for buying books online where you can compare prices + shipping from local and international websites: Booko. It also shows you the other sites that ships books down under :) Thanks for the links, Lynn!
Music
2 Kool 4 Skool Musical Instruments
Music 123
Seismic Music
The Woodwind and Brasswind
Some shipping restrictions apply to music instruments and products as certain manufacturers will not allow authorised dealers to ship their products internationally.
Photography
Adorama
Novica
Optics Planet
Photojojo
ShaShinKi
The Impossible Project
Misc
Alphabet Bags
Buy Costumes
Corso Como (free shipping for international orders above €1,000)
Costume Craze
Designboom
DeviantART
Etsy
Jack Cards
Keep Calm Gallery
Little Paper Planes
Moo
Think Geek
Vat 19
US mail forwarding services
MyUS
BongoUS
Some online shopping tips
When buying designer brands (handbags in particular) remember that if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Make use of authentication forums like The Purse Forum before handing over your money or you will most likely not get it back. TPF will also help you authenticate eBay listings. 9 out of 10 eBay handbags are replica/fakes so keep that in mind and stick with reputable sellers. Some sites have been known to use images of the real product and ship a replica. Also, these days even designer shoes (ie Louboutin, Blahniks) are copied. TPF has a special shoe section on the forums.
When possible use Paypal instead of a credit card. You can link your credit cards to Paypal, and it is also a good idea to have a low-limit credit card specifically for online usage.
Unless you have shopped there before or know someone who has, Google all websites as a precaution. Some times even running a seller’s eBay name through a search engine may produce interesting results.
As a general rule, be wary of items shipped from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan or Turkey. Many counterfeit items are produced there. Though, having said that, there are a number of sellers from these countries that sell authentic items. It just takes a little patience and time to look for them.
Will continue to update this list and stick it on the sidebar. Please leave a comment if you know of any cool sites that I’ve missed out.. am sure there are plenty :)
Happy shopping! x
{ 13 comments… read them below or add one }
Awesome post Steph!
The Purse Forum is awesome, the girls authenticated some Louboutins for me :)
Thanks! Let me know if I’m missing some stores, I know you’re a bit of a shopper like me :o) Hehe
Very useful, thanks for sharing Steph! :)
Great list!!
I’ve just stumbled upon your blog through twitter :) love your site, love your shoes, everything looks awesome! I’m form Sydney too (stuck in UK right now) and you make me miss home!! :( x
And I love your blog! Food!!
Thanks heaps! You just made my bank manager very sad ;)
Hello Stephanie, I am from Ukraine and also interested in USA online stores who ship overseas. I also like they sell lingerie and stuff like that.
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We receive a lot of hits already (contact me for visitor stats) and I think both our websites can benefit from one another. Anyway, just thought I’d share my thoughts with you – keep up the good work buddy and get back to me if interested!
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Very good blog.Thanks Again. Fantastic.
Hi kindly add my site which is selling customised and unique personalised products for babies and even mummies for some items.
http://www.mumobaby.com
I do ship overseas
I’ll leave your link in the comment area here; have no plans to add a list for babies/kids
Cheers