Looking for stuff

Looking for stuff is something I do all the time. And as usual this country doesn't have any of the stuff I'm after........have you experienced the postage rates from the UK? or the USA? Upholstery Nails are about $20/1000, but there are none available....postage from UK is around $40 & the nails are $50 a box.......$90 for a box of $20 nails......better go back to looking