[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

Jay: That does seem a bit odd, especially if by "trade" you mean "swap my X for your Y". OTH, if currency is involved, much of the rest of the world is way ahead of the US in currency conversion. Going to a US bank with anything other than Yankee bucks gets some pretty strange responses. Th

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:16:54 PM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: > > I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. > I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things > My wife is an ebay seller and is hesitant to sell outside the U.S. It's not

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

On Sunday, November 4, 2012 5:13:47 PM UTC-8, Frank Quan wrote: > > On Sunday, November 4, 2012 1:16:54 PM UTC-8, Jay in Tel Aviv wrote: >> >> I have been fairly active on this list since I got my Sam last summer. >> I have participated in discussions, bought and sold a few things >> > > > My

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

I live in Canada and have bought a number of things on eBay and also this list. Shipping is always a bit of an issue from the USA. It is much easier here to deal with Canada Post/USPS than is to deal with the likes of FedEx or perhaps worse still UPS. UPS, for example, has high brokerage fee

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

Thanks for all the responses, on and off line. I can only add that I have ordered many bicycle components and accessories to the US from abroad, usually the UK, and never been hassled by import regulations. I understand that US sellers may be exposed to foreign buyers claiming, honestly or not, tha

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

I've shipped a lot outside the US. Interestingly, Canada has been the most troublesome. I hear Canadian customs has a big backlog, and in my experience month-long waits for customs clearance are not uncommon. The biggest hassle is not the USPS paperwork, but the buyer being (rightfully) skeptica

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

The other issue, of course, is cost. For bulkier items that don't fit in a USPS Priority Mail envelope or small box, the shipping charge can be easily $30-60. I've had numerous international buyers cancel orders based on shipping quotes. I can sort of predict it, so it seems like wasted effort t

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

Tip to those of you who experienced customs paper work items - set up a USPS account on line. USPS has an amazingly easy to use web site that walks you through all the paper work issues. Some European cyclists being cyclists will try to get you to miscategorize the shipment to avoid the VAT

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

I've used International Priority, International Express and less so, International Airmail. I've posted to Japan, Canada, UK, Australia, South Africa. Filling out the customs forms online is pretty much required. It's automatic with Priority or Express, but you can also find it online for y

[RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

Hi Jay, I have never really had any issues either buying small items from the USA or selling via ebay.paypal. For imports (to Australia where I live) there is no tax or duty on bicycle parts as long as the cost is less than Au$1000, no matter whether the item is new or used. The only hassles I h

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM, Jim M. wrote: Heck, there are still plenty of 'Murcans who don't know that Hawaii and New Mexico are states. We are???!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IucBp1yrr7A -- - Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA For professional resumes, co

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

Wait a sec... when did ALIENS get their own state?! Y'know those Hawaiians speak Hawaiian, and you guys have Area 51, so I'm uneasy with all this. Does anyone even dare ship to NM? On 11/4/2012 5:35 PM, PATRICK MOORE wrote: On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM, Jim M.

Re: [RBW] Re: OT Why are some unwilling to trade with people out of the US?

I shipped an item to Canada not too long ago and was on the point of refunding the buyer's money and giving the sale up as lost because of a long delay; the wait must have been three weeks. It finally arrived and the delay was undoubtedly this customs backlog. On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 7:21 AM, Matth