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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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fpeel
455 posts
 
Here's a quiz for everyone. There are two worlds; each has its pluses and minuses:

In the first world, a seller has no responsibility to deliver their product to the buyer in the condition advertised. If there is shipping damage it is the buyer's responsibility to accept the loss. There is no need for freight insurance, therefore any value for the item being shipped can be declared.

In the second world it is the responsibility of a seller to deliver their product to the buyer in the condition advertised. If there is shipping damage it is the seller's responsibility to accept the loss. The seller is allowed to insure their product, but doing so requires an honest declaration of the product's value.

Which world do you want to live in?

Thanks for playing.
t_bone
1,182 posts
 
Fpeel,
I would agree with others that it comes down to what is agreed between buyer and seller. If the buyer wants to take that risk away from the seller, so be it. I have other issues with the practice but that's besides the point to the people who choose to go down that path.
fpeel
455 posts
 
T_bone, none of my comments were relative to a seller giving up their responsibility to the buyer as it's not something I'm likely to do. I give what I expect and that means the seller is responsible to deliver as advertised. We certainly concur that if a buyer and seller agree to specific terms that's their business.

In my experience someone who will openly game the system is likely to do the same to me. So I avoid them.
trelja
3,223 posts
 
Ironmine, your words and overall demeanor perfectly illustrate one of the many reasons every one of my Audiogon ads clearly states, "USA SALES ONLY!"
drew_eckhardt
394 posts
 
>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?

Some people have had bad experiences and other ones are lazy.

I'll ship outside the US via USPS global express with the actual value specified for insurance (I've made one claim) and customs purposes.

Delivery is usually in 3-5 business days and a tracking number is provided to confirm receipt for paypal.

I wouldn't ship parcel post (no tracking number) and you really don't want to pay for what UPS and FedEx charge.
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