Yer not really much good to you at the moment with the dollar and also bear in mind anything over $1000 you have to pay duty.http://www.bicycleoutfittersindy.com/
I got a set of Rock Shox Revelations from here about 12 months ago. Very quick postage and pretty reputable. Bear in mind that the Aussie dollar has gone to shit in the last few months so you'll be struggling to match your friend's solid deal
good luck