Absolute Beginner’s Guide to eBay®, Fifth Edition

Chapter 24. Selling Internationally

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Pros and Cons of Selling Internationally

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Selling Outside the United States

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eBay’s International Marketplaces

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If you’re a seller doing any amount of volume on eBay, sooner or later you will face an interesting situation: someone from outside the U.S. bidding on one of your items. Becoming an international seller sounds exotic and glamorous, but the honor comes with an increase in paperwork and effort on your part. Although you might be able to increase the number of potential bidders by offering your merchandise outside the U.S., you also increase your workload—and, more important, your risk. ...