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Originally Posted by H-viken

I have again been denied a purchase with the excuse "I don't sell to international buyers" and now I want to understand why this aversion exists. My hope is that by understanding the "why" I can educate at least a few so that they in the future feel comfortable selling across borders.

Payment - as long as you receive the money up front, what's the problem? This part is probably "scarier" for the buyer than the seller.

Shipping - You need to fill out one extra form - the customs form. It is not very hard and the person behind the counter will most likely be kind enough to help you if needed.

Risk - This is assumed and shared by both parties. Never use a service where you can't track/insure the shipment. The more expensive an item, the more sophisticated a shipping method should you be using (this goes for national and international shipments). And to be honest the risk of losing something just because it is sent internationally is not necessarily greater than shipping domestically.

Nationalism - Sometimes you read "I hope this car stays in this country". Why is that? Does the seller hope to be able to buy it back some day? Or does the seller hope to keep seeing it driving down the street when going to work in the morning? Or is it simply because the seller is not comfortable with foreigners? I sincerely hope it is not the latter, because my friend, unless you live in Germany (or in the odd case Austria) you should probably find yourself another car manufacturer as your hobby.

Anything I missed?

/Johan

Us 'Mericans don't trust no furriner with our cars, especially with Sweden being so close to Nigeria..We're afraid of your funny money.