how do sell merch worldwide? (shipping is a bitch!)

jrt12

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ok, so i sent out an early batch of shirts to friends/collaborators today. not a heavy package, just a single shirt and some stickers. but shipping for each one was $9/each!!! and that was the low rate (under 13oz). damn, had no idea it cost so much to send a small package across the world. is it common to charge $10 just for shipping int'l for merch or is there a better option that i'm completely missing?
 
thanks for that link, i searched but didnt find anything. i'll read thru that, looks like a ton of good info