/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Reposting since I didn't get any advice last thread: Are there any non-China based Taobao shopping agents?
It's a long story, but basically, it seems like all the payment gateways used by Chinese shopping services no longer offer services to my country. I thought it was my card until I noticed that my order from Japan went smoothly, and when I e-mailed them, they basically confirmed my fears. PayPal, bank transfer and western union aren't available where I am internationally, ether.
Failing the first idea, would it be weird asking someone if I could pay them through a site like Etsy or Storenvy to order things on my behalf, then send them to me? Please help, anons.