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BeeManBeeMan Posts: 364 ✭✭✭
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Are there any restrictions on selling coins to people outside of the US? I notice on e-bay a lot of sellers say US only. Is that due to shipping and currency conversion factors or are there legal restrictions?
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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No legal restrictions that I have heard of, more about the trustworthiness of the buyer in who knows where Europe. Once your coins leave the US, you have very little or no ability to use the US laws to recoup a deal gone bad. Most feel it's not worth the risk.
  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,287 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't believe so. I believe the US only thing is to avoid the nuisance of international shipping.
  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Insurance.
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  • BeeManBeeMan Posts: 364 ✭✭✭
    Thanks. I thought so but wasn't sure.
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  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As stated, insurance making sure you don't get into issues with someone claiming non-delivery as, I believe, there isn't a lot of international tracking depending where you send it.



    Also, there may be customs requirements....just something to be aware of.



    Airplanenut is one of the board members that does a lot of non-US sales, so he would have a lot of the info.

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • SaorAlbaSaorAlba Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's all about a level of trust. I have sold, bought from and traded with collectors in Mother Russia for many years and have never had problems. Coins mailed securely, registered etc to trusted people. Of course that was outside of eBay.
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  • BeeManBeeMan Posts: 364 ✭✭✭
    These are low value items. I am more concerned about trouble with the government than anything. I have been posting coin photos on Instagram. Every once in a while someone asks if I am selling.
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  • goldengolden Posts: 9,996 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: bolivarshagnasty
    No legal restrictions that I have heard of, more about the trustworthiness of the buyer in who knows where Europe. Once your coins leave the US, you have very little or no ability to use the US laws to recoup a deal gone bad. Most feel it's not worth the risk.


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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,615 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Each country is different. There are regulations. Read them carefully. By the time you realize the restrictions imposed via these regulations, you begin to ask yourself why we are not leading in a global market and the answer becomes clear. Just follow the rules. I've had to cancel a few transactions post auction, because of certain restrictions; and "cost effectiveness" doesn't translate in any language, when shipping costs exceed the cost of goods.

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  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    Some countries do restrict the import of coins.
    Off the top of my head, Germany doesn't allow Nazi era coins.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have bought coins from other countries... just recently, one from Russia. I have not had

    any issues. Since I do not sell coins, I defer to the advice of others. Cheers, RickO

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