Do you mean the shipping costs including taxes? The same way when I import from Asia. Because of the official distribution of some items like Gundams in US is better for me to import them from US.
I just assumed you were also in Canada, sorry. I can't buy from the US because the dollar conversion is too bad and duties are always really high.
No one here mentioned Hobby Search as another good alternative. They actually take real pictures of the products they sell, notably good for model kits as they show all the content within including full scan of the instructions. Their main downside is they don't always get restock items which is mostly noticeable and annoying in case of Japanese playline and Gunpla (which is why I also opened an account in HLJ though have yet to buy from them). As far as their cancellation policy goes from what I know; they allow cancellation for week from purchase (you can cancel afterwards by mailing, though if you do it often the account will be closed), though some items cannot be canceled (and it's written up front). I didn't see anything regrading the number of cancellations. I'm as well, I usually like to see reviews before purchasing. So far I've only pre-ordered two toys (from Hobby Search) because I feared they would be sold out.
Decided I want to quit Star Wars Figuarts since I don't like most of them. Jedi Luke and the Droids are about all I have liked. Need to cancel Leia, HLJ BE PISSED!