I put a few orders thru of late, 1 x $450 USA and the other last night for $350 USA.
On both occassions, when i chose the postage i wanted, when the checkout process continued on, the postage was 30 percent higher than stated, and the computer would not let me do anything but their bullshit preset postage. The owner of Marco Spec might be a nice guy, but he is stealing from people. If i meet him, i will tell him without any hesitation.
Its not the 20 or 30 bux extra rip off, its the principal.
BUT, Unfortunately, the Australian Sellers do not have any of the items I ordered in stock, or it always shows out of stock which is a shame and also frustrating.
I cant send emails off morning , noon and night begging for stock, I am too busy.
When this changes, I, and fifty like me, will stop spending money overseas. 
I'm with you cavey, I feel the same way
