I have also been using MSB until na-enganyo ako sa mga posts sa Amazon thread about the Amazon Global program. So nag-test purchase ako sa Amazon (small item, less than P10k) and had it shipped directly. I ordered the item on March 14 and surprisingly, it was delivered today at my place. Estimated delivery was originally March 28. Ewan ko lang kung parang PAL ang style ng Amazon na overstated ang ETA, pero I am still impressed.
Cost-wise, I'm not sure if shipping via MSB would have cost me more significantly. Pero tama 'yung point na di worth it sa MSB pag multiple items tapos di sila nagco-consolidate. Minor complaint too na mabagal sila mag correct delivery status.
This has convinced me to also abandon MSB and to try Amazon Global for my occasional online purchases for faster shipping.