Though it takes an extra week to arrive ai its destination, the price is considerably lower as you do not have to pay for the taxes that are included in the rates of the shipping services. I nsurance that covers the damage or loss of your cargo can also be obtained. The price of the insurance will be a certain percentage of the price that you paid for your piece. This percentage is dependent upon how fragile the piece is. For example, the percentage would be higher for a crystal chandelier than it would be for wood furniture.
Most people buy insurance only for extremely fragile pieces.
Such companies buy the products you want, pack them, and ship them to you. Good ones save you money and teach you a lot. Thailand is a amazing place.