Why South African customers use Selectido
South African shoppers have a few US-import options — Aramex SA, PostNet, ShopUSA, MyUS forwarders. They all share the limitation that you have to find and order items yourself online. Selectido is the alternative: a real US specialist on a live video call, walking the store with you.
Selectido ships to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, East London, Stellenbosch — all major centers and beyond.
Top US stores for South African customers
- Apple Store US — often cheaper than iStore SA post-VAT, full configurations
- Sephora US — full prestige beauty, brands not yet at SA Sephora
- Costco — supplements, vitamins at member prices
- Whole Foods — USDA-organic supplements, niche pantry, gluten-free
- Target — kids' English-language books, Cat & Jack clothes
- Best Buy — gaming, laptops, smart home
Shipping and customs to South Africa
- DHL Express — preferred. 5–7 business days door-to-door, includes SARS clearance.
- FedEx International Priority — 5–7 days.
- UPS Worldwide Saver — 6–8 days.
- USPS Priority Mail International — handed to SAPO. 12–25 days.
Two ways to shop the US from South Africa
Selectido offers two complementary services for South Africa customers:
📹 Live video shopping — $75/hr
For items you want to see before buying — apparel sizing, electronics demos, fresh items, complex assortments. A real US shopper opens a video call from inside the store, you watch and direct.
📦 Package forwarding — $14.99/shipment
For items you already know you want online. Get a free US shipping address (Suite ID like SE-3YF8). Order direct from any US store, we receive + photograph + forward to South Africa. Learn more →
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