Melee as shaman

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Pretty much what everyone said, but let me make it concise. For your budget of 10-15k, purchase the following

Jade Mace-700-800pp. Will last until damage cap comes off at 20.
Poison Wind Censor-1kpp- Use this when you ding 20, don't use it before, a lot of dps will be going to waste because of the damage cap.
Silver Chitin Hand Wraps-2500- Cheaper version of FBSS.
Iksar BP-8-10k- i cannot state it enough how this will change your experience playing a shaman, buy this item, it's a must.

These items all together will allow you to melee your way(as you wanted to with your ranger) to lvl 35-40. If you have any questions you can PM me, I have played like 7 shamans. Think i have a pwc rotting somewhere too.