Buying in the States was Re: HP analyzer probes

From: Nico de Jong <nico_at_farumdata.dk>
Date: Wed Jun 30 01:58:47 2004

From: "der Mouse" <mouse_at_rodents.montreal.qc.ca>


> > The eBay "will ship to <insert your country of choice> only" is
> > something I do not understand. Why reduce your potential market? An
> > international buyer knows they will have to pay for shipping and that
> > might put them off but why shut them out completely? The extra
> > hassle of an international shipment cannot be that great, at least it
> > isn't in my experience here in Europe.

We see a bit of the same in Europe.
I sometimes attempt to buy things from eBay Germany. Many selles say "will
ship to Germany only". When I then enquire about shipping to Denmark (for
those who dont know: both countries are in the EU and hence no custom
things, importdeclarations etc. are needed, just some extra P & P), some say
"no problem", others say "no thank you" and still some others dont bother to
replay at all. And of course I tell them that postage, bank transfer costs,
etc. will be paid.

Nico


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