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US only sales WHY???

As a UK based audiogon member, i'm constantly surprised at items only being offered to the US, and not worldwide as most ebay items are now, why is this?

After all if the payment is received in full in $USD via Paypal or bankers draft,including the designated shipping fees, what difference does it make to address the item to a non-US address, most items are either picked up by the carrier or taken to the post office and if the seller asks for it to be sent to a foreign address, it takes no more time other than filling out a customs declaration form--Thats It!!, it makes perfect sense to offer worldwide sales and sell items quicker to a [Much Larger] audience.

So the next time that you fill in the for sale details, please give us a chance guys, Thanks!
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macdadtexas
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Shipping paperwork is a HUGE hassel. There is none of that if you just sell in the US market. I sold an item to someone in France one time, and the associated paperwork took me an extra 4 hours.

Unless there is a huge premium to account for extra effort, it's simpler to sell in the domestic market.

Plus, there are very few things that I can think of that can't be bought in the EU at near the same price, so why would you pay any extra for an item here in the States? The only time it makes sense is when it's an arbitrage on currencies.
macdadtexas
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I almost brought an item with me to France to avoid shipping/tarrif issues, but when the counterparty checked into what customs would like at DeGaul airport we decided to cancel the deal.

The guy did take my wife and I out to dinner in Paris though, very, very cool experience. Thank you Audiogon.
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