I live in both Europe and the US. I don't read French at a competent level to do busines in that or any language other than English. And no, I won't be surprised to know that some of you doubt my ability to do so in English. I find it very difficult to buy the kind of pieces in Europe through Audiogon. I have ended up buying them in the US and shipping or carrying them to France. The notable exception was an amp which I picked up in Europe at the manufacturer.
As to selling, I have found it hit and miss. I couldn't sell my near new 9+++ DarTZeel amp in Europe until Stereophile named it product of the year. Then it had the same interest that I received from the US. I found that there is a real suspicion in much of the European community about used items. One man told me that he would be losing the dealer relationship if he bought my used Audio Aero. There is no warranty on it and the dealer certainly won't provide one. To me, I'd much rather buy a piece from someone who has owned and used it rather than from a dealer who doesn't know what's wrong and how it was used.
If the language you use is other than English, I'm really going to struggle with it. I know, how much does Lakefrontroad pay us? Maybe another language would make more sense for you.
As an adjunct to Audiogon? Sure. Why not have country and continent codes and allow users to sort on them?
I have had a number of sales of US goods which were bought by Europeans and shipped there. So, Europeans don't seem to have a problem with buying here.
As to selling, I have found it hit and miss. I couldn't sell my near new 9+++ DarTZeel amp in Europe until Stereophile named it product of the year. Then it had the same interest that I received from the US. I found that there is a real suspicion in much of the European community about used items. One man told me that he would be losing the dealer relationship if he bought my used Audio Aero. There is no warranty on it and the dealer certainly won't provide one. To me, I'd much rather buy a piece from someone who has owned and used it rather than from a dealer who doesn't know what's wrong and how it was used.
If the language you use is other than English, I'm really going to struggle with it. I know, how much does Lakefrontroad pay us? Maybe another language would make more sense for you.
As an adjunct to Audiogon? Sure. Why not have country and continent codes and allow users to sort on them?
I have had a number of sales of US goods which were bought by Europeans and shipped there. So, Europeans don't seem to have a problem with buying here.