Shipping from the USA - Best way if bought by a friend

[ICE-VaPa]

Hey all,
I have a friend in the USA at the moment, and would like to buy a new laptop.
The laptop is at bestbuy - tried to use scotts shipping but beleive they dont support Best Buy.
If my friend bought it for me, what would be the best and safest way to ship it to me here in South Africa - and customs process etc.

Any help appreciated!

 

[ICE-VaPa]

Or better to us a service like myus.com?