Why I use a freight forwarder to get the Baggu x Sanrio 2026 collection in Australia

The myth about buying Baggu x Sanrio in Australia

I see many Australian shoppers assuming that once the local boutiques sell out of a collaboration, the only choice is to pay double on eBay or Depop. This is a mistake. I’ve found that even with the cost of international shipping, it is often cheaper to buy directly from the US source. The assumption that shipping from America to Australia is too difficult or expensive often prevents people from getting the limited pieces they want, like the recent Hello Kitty Gingham drop.

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What makes the Baggu x Sanrio 2026 collection special

This Feb 12, 2026, launch is a milestone for the 50th anniversary of the Sanrio partnership. I’ve been tracking the us trends on the comGateway trends page and noticed this specific drop features prints we rarely see in the Southern Hemisphere. The 'Hello Kitty Gingham' and 'My Melody Fruits' prints are North American exclusives for the first half of the year. I wanted the standard reusable bags and the puffy laptop sleeves, which disappeared from local shelves within minutes.

My strategy for shopping US stores directly

To get these items, I don't wait for Australian restocks. I use a tax-free US address provided by comGateway. When I shop at Baggu’s official site or Urban Outfitters, I ship my order to this warehouse in Oregon. Because Oregon has no sales tax, I save about 6-10% immediately at the checkout. Once my items arrive at the warehouse, I use them as my freight forwarder to send the package to my home in Sydney.

If you are new to this process, you can find more details in the FAQ section on their site. I always check the shipping calculator before I place my order so I know exactly what I will pay for the journey across the Pacific.

How I handle stores that block Australian credit cards

A common problem I encounter is that some US stores—including big names like Nike, Sephora, or certain boutique retailers—often block international credit cards. They might also decline orders if they see a shipping address that belongs to a freight forwarder. I’ve had my own orders cancelled in the past because my Australian billing address didn't match the US shipping destination.

To solve this, I use the BuyForMe service. This is a proxy shopping solution where I tell comGateway what I want, and they buy it on my behalf using a US domestic credit card. This is the safest way I’ve found to guarantee my order isn't cancelled during high-demand drops like the Baggu x Sanrio 2026 collection. It removes the stress of wondering if my payment will be accepted by a US-only storefront.

Managing international shipping and import tax

When my Baggu haul is ready, I choose between DHL international shipping or FedEx international shipping depending on how fast I want the items. For Australia, we need to be mindful of the 10% GST on low-value goods. I recommend reading the guide on import duties to understand how import tax is calculated for your specific state.

By consolidating multiple small items from different US stores into one box, I reduce the overall international shipping cost significantly. This makes the price per bag much more reasonable than buying from a local reseller who has already added their own profit margin and shipping overhead to the price tag. I prefer having control over my own parcel forwarding service rather than waiting for a third party to decide the price for me.