Just for the record, that $50 shipping rate is about what a consumer would pay for UPS or FedEx. US Postal service looks a bit cheaper at $34, so you're not likely to save much for the trouble.

It seems incredibly expensive considering I can order some items on Amazon US and choose their International Saver option and pay $4-$8 for a small item and get it in like 4 days, yet if a family member wants to ship something just like it, $50.