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Johan,
I used to sell model airplane drawings. Half my customers were outside of the USA. They paid via PayPal or check. When the check cleared I sent the package. Typically they were valued at $30-$50. Not too expensive, but a non-trivial amount of money to risk.
Never had a problem shipping packages or round mailing tubes. Europe, Australia & NZ, Asia, & Africa. Yes, I filled out the customs forms; no big deal. Shipping was more expensive, but I sent a lot via parcel post. It would take ~4-5 weeks to get there. But everyone got their package.
On the flip side, I deal with Gabriele David (Ebay - alfa1750) in Italy for Zenith TIN parts, and he sends stuff to me with no issues.
I'm sure for most, the perceived hassles is what they are dealing with. Payment, shipping, customs, risk. It is unfortunate. Can't speak to nationalism. Parts are not political; it is just not in their nature...
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Mike
'82 911SC, SSI, 22/29 tbars, 22F/22R Adj swaybars, Bilstein Sport, Elephant polybronze & monoballs, Cambermeister bar, turbo tierods, Carrera oil cooler, front brake cooling ducts, Sparco Sprint 5 & Recaro SRD PAX seat, Teamtech harness, DAS Sport rollbar.
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