I ordered a pair of girl's shoes from France, thinking it'd be a simple purchase. The shoes cost under $50, but the real surprise came when the shipping charges hit me. The host used DHL to ship them to the UK, and it was a whopping $76 just for postage. Plus, there were import taxes, bumping the total to about $102. It didn't make much sense for such a low-cost item. I felt a bit blindsided by the lack of clarity upfront about these extra costs. If you're thinking of using this service, maybe stick to high-value purchases. For cheaper items, the shipping fees are just too steep.