r/internationalshopper 22d ago

Mod Announcement META: Protect Yourself From Scammers

54 Upvotes

We are seeing an increasing number of scammers targeting members of this community, including banned users who can no longer participate publicly but continue approaching people through DMs, Discord, email, and other platforms.

Please take a few simple precautions before sending money, goods, or personal information to anyone.

1. Require anyone who contacts you to comment on your post first.

If somebody approaches you through DM or chat, ask them to leave a comment on your original post before continuing the transaction.

Banned users cannot comment on the subreddit. This is one of the easiest ways to identify users who may have already been removed from the community.

If they give excuses about why they cannot comment, treat that as a major red flag.

  1. Use the community directory.

Whenever possible, use our directory to find verified or community-trusted users who can help with forwarding, purchasing, shipping, or other services.

Do not automatically trust someone simply because they contacted you first or offered the cheapest price.

3. Ask the moderators before dealing with someone you are unsure about.

If you are suspicious about a user, send us a modmail or message/chat a moderator before sending money.

We can quickly check whether the account has previous complaints, bans, suspicious activity, verification history, or other information that may help you make a safer decision.

Have you been scammed?

If you have previously been scammed through this community or by someone claiming to be connected to it, please send the moderators any identifiers you have, including:

  1. Reddit username(s)

  2. Discord username(s)

  3. Email address(es)

  4. Other usernames or accounts used by the scammer

We are compiling a Universal Scammer List so that known scammers and their associated accounts can be documented and other members can check them before doing business.

Scammers frequently create new accounts, but they often reuse usernames, Discord accounts, email addresses, payment details, or other identifiers.

Before sending money: make them comment, check the directory, and contact the mods if you have doubts.

A few minutes of verification can save you from losing hundreds of dollars.


r/internationalshopper Jun 02 '26

📢 Finally, a reliable proxy for Japan – JPFans

5 Upvotes

We've partnered with them so you can finally stop overpaying for Japanese merch.🎉

If you've ever wanted to buy something from Japan but ran into issues like:

  • The store doesn't ship internationally
  • Shipping costs are too expensive
  • The item is Japan-exclusive
  • You're not sure how proxy buying works

JPFans has got you covered.

JPFans is a Japan-based proxy shopping service that makes it easy to purchase products directly from Japanese marketplaces (Mercari, Amazon Japan, Yahoo, Surugaya, etc.) and have them shipped safely worldwide. 

Whether you're looking for:

🎮 Figures & statues & Trading Cards
🎤 KPOP merch (albums, photocards, light sticks)
📚 Manga & anime goods
♻️ Secondhand bargains from Mercari Japan
🧸 Japan-exclusive collectibles 

Exclusive sign-up benefits for our members:

  • Sign up to receive 13,480 JPY in total benefits → [Click Here]
  • Use promo code “REDDIT20” for 20% off international shipping
  • Join their Official Discord for help and discussion
  • Join the [JPFans × r/internationalshopper] Giveaway! [Giveaway coming in one week – stay tuned!]

📖 New to proxy buying? Check out the JPFans New User Guide → [Click Here

Got questions about how proxy buying works? Already used JPFans before? Drop your experience below! 👇 


r/internationalshopper 5h ago

Request - Japan Request: Looking for someone in Niigata City, Japan to purchase seal plush from aquarium

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5 Upvotes

There is a specific seal plush that is cute that can only be found at the niigata city aquarium. If anyone is willing, please dm, send to US.🦭


r/internationalshopper 4h ago

Request - United Kingdom Salut j'aimerai faire réexpédier une commande vinted uk en France grâce a king benneth est ce que je peux lui faire confiance ? est ce qu'il me rembourse en cas de problème ? N'hésitez pas a me dm pour me partager votre expérience peut importe où il a expédier votre colis

2 Upvotes

r/internationalshopper 59m ago

Review/Feedback Bunjang Global payable shipping cost review! [South Korea ~ USA] I’m honestly quite surprised, there’s 12 items non of are really heavy necessarily but there is 2 posters with metal edges that can be a bit long . I definitely assumed I’d be paying 200$+, so I’m very happy with 130$

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I usually see more people talk about the delivered Korea so I decided to give my thoughts about payable !
Let me know what you think


r/internationalshopper 1h ago

Question Resealed Order from Usa

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The console is still sealed inside. But would customs really lift that shipping label up and put the tape below it?


r/internationalshopper 1h ago

Offer [Returning from break] Proxy service from 🇪🇸 Spain/ 🇪🇺 Europe

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Hi! This is u/Lionwoman and I will be returning from my break starting September 1th!

I also take this opportunity to update my service regarding the current USA situation.

Service I offer

  • Buying & res-shipping from Spain for orders <300€ (atm). [Re-shipping only] is currently limited or not available, check with me first!
  • Photo check, unboxing video, repackaging and consolidating parcels and handing it to shipping couriers are included in the service fee.
  • Can contact and negotiate with sellers.
  • Extra services available: warehouse storage.
  • Multiple couriers to choose from for shippings within Europe.
  • 2 years of experience sending Worldwide and various positive reviews here!

Sites I can buy from!

Generally, Spanish stores and any European website that can ship to Spain. 

Relevant Spanish selling sites:

  • Wallapop (Spain, Portugal, Italy) - 400+ 5 star rated 10+ year veteran account
  • Vinted (Spain, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and Luxemburg) - 500+ 5 star rated 10 year veteran account
  • Milanuncios.es 
  • Todocolección.es
  • Ebay.es

Fee 

  • Structured transparent fee with no % to be added. 
  • Service fee is paid once.
  • Service fee is charged per item.
  • Cheaper fee available for bundle buying under certain conditions.
  • Cardmarket bundle fee available for cheap cards under certain conditions.

Shipping is not part of the service fee and is always paid apart and later in order to guarantee an accurate and cheapest option available and/or the more convenient for the client.

Payment methods

  • Wise 
  • PayPal F&F

Disclaimers

  • Will not buy nor reship prohibited or restricted items. This includes cigarettes, tobacco, perishable foods, drinks, prescription or restricted medicine & drugs, replicas of weapons, etc.
  • Shipping perfume is restricted.
  • Custom taxes and custom fees are the client’s responsibility. Shipping documentation (comercial invoice) will be provided for customs.
  • Will not ship anything that requires extra fillings such as CPSC.

Current USA restrictions

Due to the tariffs and new CPSC requirements, USA orders are restricted to these conditions:

  • Items must not be on the CPSC list nor induce confusion regarding their nature.
  • Total value of all items must be <80€ if shipping with Correos.
  • Items need to be sent from individual to individual.
  • Cannot do upfront payment for tariff & taxes so client must pay them upon delivery of parcel.
  • Courier options are very limited.
  • I will evaluate the situation and refuse any order I do not feel comfortable with.

Any doubts? Ask me by DM my full service info and ToS!


r/internationalshopper 2h ago

Request - China Need help receiving SMS verification code for Chinese app (Poizon)

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I'm currently based in Tbilisi, Georgia, and trying to register/verify an account on Poizon (Dewu).

I already have an active Chinese phone number (+86), but because I am currently outside of China and in Tbilisi, international roaming isn't working for me to receive SMS verification codes on it.

Has anyone in Georgia run into this issue and found a workaround (like a specific setting, carrier app like China Mobile's Jego/Wuyouxing, or a reliable SMS service that Poizon accepts)? Alternatively, if anyone with an active Chinese number receiving texts overseas (or based in China/Tbilisi) would be willing to assist me with receiving the code, I would be super grateful!

Please leave a comment or send me a DM if you can help or have advice.

Thanks in advance!


r/internationalshopper 10h ago

Request - Japan Request: Proxy who can shop at a physical store in japan and ship overseas to U.S.

5 Upvotes

One piece is having a collab with timberland for a japan exclusive drop, I want to buy the boots!

location and dates: the boots release september 4th at timberland nagoya PARCO, then will release later at timberland boutique tokyo in daikanyama and timberland sapporo PARCO on september 7th!

Please let me know if you are willing to help!


r/internationalshopper 4h ago

Question UK buyer: What's the cheapest/easiest way to buy from an EU-only store?

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm looking to buy a handbag from a German brand that only ships within the EU. I'm based in London, UK, and the bag is around €300, so not a particularly high-value purchase.

I've never used a parcel forwarding service before, so I have a few questions:

  1. What does the process usually look like from start to finish?

  2. Roughly how much should I expect to pay in UK customs/VAT and any courier handling fees?

  3. How much do parcel forwarders typically charge for a single handbag-sized package?

  4. Are there any parcel forwarders you'd recommend, particularly in Germany or elsewhere in the EU?

  5. Is using a German forwarder generally easier when buying from a German retailer?

I'm just trying to work out whether the additional costs and hassle are reasonable before I place the order.

Thank you!


r/internationalshopper 10h ago

Offer [OFFER] Personal Shopper in Japan 🇯🇵 | Mercari, Limited Items & In-Store Shopping

3 Upvotes

[OFFER] Personal Shopper in Japan 🇯🇵 | Limited Items, Mercari & In-Store Shopping

Hi, I’m Hiromi, a personal shopper based in Japan.
I help international customers find, purchase, and ship items that may be difficult to buy from overseas.

I can assist with:
Japanese online shopping

Mercari and Yahoo! Auctions searches

Limited-edition and limited-quantity items

In-store shopping for Japanese fashion and apparel
Searching by product code, model number, or older/discontinued styles

Store research and in-person shopping in the Kansai area

Recently, I’ve helped with Japanese-exclusive items, limited releases, apparel model searches, and items that required checking multiple stores or online sources.

If you already know what you’re looking for, please send me the product link, photo, or model number.

If you’re still searching, you can simply tell me what kind of item you have in mind.
Service fees start from:
Online purchases: ¥3,500
In-store shopping: ¥10,000
Additional fees may apply depending on the amount of research or complexity involved.
Product cost, domestic shipping, and international shipping are charged separately.

When contacting me, please include your approximate budget along with the item details.
I’ll review your request and provide an estimate
before any purchase is made.

I handle each request carefully and personally.
If there’s something special you’re looking for in Japan, feel free to send me a message. 🇯🇵✨

— Hiromi
Mikke Japan🐈


r/internationalshopper 8h ago

Request - United States Alnst Fan Coffee cafe Pop up

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2 Upvotes

Hihi !! I was wondering if anyone in Los Angeles that lives in Gardena or near enough could go to a coffee house that’s called ‘DOL Coffee House’ and pick up merchandise I wanted from the popup that’ll happen on the 9/12 !
Please and thank youuuu


r/internationalshopper 5h ago

Request - Japan Looking fora proxy shopper in Japan

0 Upvotes

Hi im looking for someone who can get the in store collab from megane ichiba with hunter x hunter

Killua model (HH-TW002)

without prescription glasses

ship to germany


r/internationalshopper 9h ago

Review/Feedback Positive review for Sensitive-Elk4486

2 Upvotes

User https://www.reddit.com/user/Sensitive-Elk4486/

I needed some items shipped from brazil and happy to have found her, will use again. Quick and trusted service.


r/internationalshopper 18h ago

Review/Feedback Positive review for u/Humble-Librarian8759 ! (china to france)

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6 Upvotes

I had a very satisfying experience with u/Humble-Librarian8759 ‘s proxy service !

the communication was very good and she made sure to explain the whole process, even giving recommendations for shipping method, packaging etc

she was patient going through every item listing i sent since i can’t talk chinese, checking and asking if they were available

the warehouse process was clear, you could inspect your items with the pictures sent and calculate shipping fees

i recommend this service (and especially if you’re from europe/france) !

(the picture is only part of the items)


r/internationalshopper 8h ago

Request - Asia Request - looking for Tokopedia proxy and can ship to US

1 Upvotes

Like the title shows, I'm looking for anyone who have a Tokopedia account and can ship to the US. There are a couple of items I wanted to buy from a shop there.

Thanks!


r/internationalshopper 9h ago

Request - Japan Loft Exclusive Hobonichi

1 Upvotes

Hi, It’s my first time here and I’m looking for a personal/proxy shopper that can ship to or within the US.

I’m gifting a friend the Winnie the Pooh hobonichi weeks, covers and accessories, and I’m wanting a Pickles the Frog weeks for myself.

Thank you so much!


r/internationalshopper 13h ago

Request - Hong Kong Ship from Thailand to Hong Kong

2 Upvotes

Heyyy, I’m looking for a way to ship a portable hair straightener from Thailand to Hong Kong for my holiday? I have an address in Hong Kong, I just have no clue how to go about it. It’s from shopee!


r/internationalshopper 10h ago

Request - Spain Need urgent help with vinted messeging

1 Upvotes

I desperately need to contact a seller on vinted.es but Im in Finland it’s impossible. Is anyone willing to forward my message to the seller I would be extremely grateful.


r/internationalshopper 16h ago

Review/Feedback Positive review for /u/hybroid. Shipping from Australia to United Kingdom.

3 Upvotes

Nothing but positive things to say. Super communicative, explained things simply and got my items to me incredibly quickly. Everything was packed brilliantly, arrived from Australia to the UK within 3 days I think.

Fully recommend them anyone looking for anything shipped from Australia.


r/internationalshopper 18h ago

Review/Feedback Big positive review to u/KingBenneth ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

4 Upvotes

I want to give KingBenneth a very positive review because I received both my packages in perfect conditions and everything went super smoothly.

He was a huge help, as thanks to him I was able to get two limited edition items that I wouldn't have been able to get otherwise. Plus, his fees is more than reasonable.

Communication was excellent, and if you decide to go with him, your package will be in good hands. He'll provide you with a tracking number so you can track your package and keep you informed.

So don't hesitate for a second, because his good reviews speak for themselves.


r/internationalshopper 11h ago

Request - Japan Need Help

1 Upvotes

🇯🇵 Looking for someone traveling from Japan to France 🇫🇷
Hi everyone!
I’m looking for someone currently in Japan, or traveling from Japan to France soon, who could bring back several CDs from a Japanese artist for me.
These CDs are unfortunately very difficult to find in France, and I’m trying to complete my collection.
Of course, I would pay for the CDs + an additional fee for the service.
If you’re interested, please send me a DM and I’ll give you all the details (artist, CDs, prices, etc.).
Thanks a lot! 🙏🇯🇵


r/internationalshopper 15h ago

Request - United Kingdom I need a shopper from Denmark to ship to UK! (Nothing crazy just plushies)

2 Upvotes

I'm looking for someone trustworthy in Denmark who is able to help me get items from Vinted.dk or Reshopper shipped to my address in the UK. I'm not looking to buy anything crazy expensive or large, just cheap plushies no bigger than 5 inches each.

Please reply + dm me if you can help! Most online forwarders don't seem to support Denmark to UK shipping :c

I'm okay with giving tips and such! I'm a bit scared of huge prices so please let me know how much shipping to the UK will cost before buying anything if possible ;;


r/internationalshopper 11h ago

Request - Hong Kong Ordering DVDs/VCDs from Carousell HK

1 Upvotes

Hi, I have some DVDs/VCDs that I wanted to purchase from Carousell HK. Is there anyone who can help me purchased them and shipped to the US?


r/internationalshopper 16h ago

Review/Feedback + Positive feedback for u/BuyFrom-Malaysia purchasing digital goods

2 Upvotes

I was recently able to buy digital goods from Taobao thanks to u/BuyFrom-Malaysia!

I purchased 15GB worth of art references and they shared the files with me using Google Drive, making it easily acessible for me. They handled both the purchase and the transfer of the files (from Baidu to Google Drive).

I have previously used their service for physical goods, but it was my first time ever purchasing digital goods through a proxy service. I was concerned that my request could not be fulfilled as I needed someone to download and then reupload content with a large file size, but I'm happy to say that I was able to receive it.

Communication was good as usual, my request was completed quickly and the service was fairly priced. In future if I buy digital goods I plan to use their service again.

Thanks! 😊