I've been looking through some second hand sites such as fb groups and Lace Market but I was wondering if I could get some advice on buying products online to be received in the UK specifically.

I know lolita isn't the cheapest hobby but I'm skeptical about custom charges etc when I order from Asia as I've had to pay a large amount previously for customs alone for a relatively cheap package. I was thinking about ordering from bodyline (I know it can sometimes be hit or miss) but because of before I'm a bit scared.

Can some UK lolitas give me some advice on which websites to order from, taobao, shipping services etc. And please give some numbers if you can.

(sorry if this has been asked before but I was struggling to find any advice from more recent times rather than 2012)