Lane Bryant Ships Overseas, Overcharges on Exchange Rate

Lane Bryant ships overseas using FiftyOne to a number of countries. Unlike many retailers who use FiftyOne, there is an option to use promotional codes before checkout.

However, although it says on the website that "Foreign exchange rates are determined by FiftyOne and are based on interbank rates of exchange. These rates correspond with the average aggregate exchange rates that would otherwise be applied in an e-commerce transaction.", in a help chat with a Lane Bryant staff member on December 26, 2014, it was revealed that they do impose a surcharge through the exchange rate. "we acknowledge prices may vary by region due to additional service fees we incur for international orders."

When I checked on various items for sale, the average markup on the exchange rate was 20%.

This is before shipping, duties, and taxes. 

If you want to avoid this surcharge on foreign residents, you can have your item shipped to a US address or forwarding service. However, Lane Bryant also has begun restricting their payment options, so you need a USD credit card with a billing address in the US. Look for a mail forwarder that has a "buy for me" option.

Missmel

Missmel is an Australian-based online shop that specialises in women's dresses, from glamourous to retro, and stocks sleep and swimwear as well. Lots of information on their Facebook page as well. They stock sizes 6-26 and can order extended ranges.


Flat shipping is $15AUS under $150AUS within Australia. Shipping estimates to New Zealand are done in the cart and residents of other countries should email for shipping estimates.

Nasty Gal

Nasty Gal is an online shop that caters to a young demographic. It carries shoes, women's clothes, and accessories, and originates in the US. 

They offer flat international shipping rates, from $15US for USPS First Class airmail, to $39US for USPS Express Mail. Orders to Canadian addresses over $50US receive free standard shipping.

Nasty Gal ships to the following countries:

Argentina Australia Austria Bahamas Bahrain Belgium Bermuda Brazil Canada* China Chile Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Egypt

Finland France Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Iceland Ireland Isle of Man Israel Italy Japan Korea Luxembourg Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand

Norway Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom United Arab Emirates Uruguay