Shipping Prices

Omg! I need to buy some new parts over the next few weeks but i cant possibly justify the shipping rates. I'm assuming the parts are being shipped from a chinese manufacturer? Is there any kind of partnership with any north american retailers or distributors? I know robotshop canada has some of the bots and the ez-b but no servos, replacement, or upgrade parts. As it stands i am basically in ez robot limbo lol Can't move forward with my projects. Any info at all would be very helpful and appreciated. Thanks guys.