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I make it a policy to only purchase from sellers within the US, and the item is located here in the US as well. My concern is the shipping time, and any additional shipping cost.
Many new ebayers don't understand the added shipping time and shipping expense...therefore their misunderstandings add to the bad reputation.
If you can offer a great return policy, and offer your item at a great price, with no extra shipping....then you can entice many US buyers to purchase from you.
I would work very hard at customer service, 100% feedback rating. Only offer Paypal, because it's reassuring to buyers, and offer's it's own buyer's / seller's protections. And ALWAYS describe your item correctly and to it's fullest.
Best of Luck and I say GO FOR IT.
Don't let somebody else's bad reputation apply to you.
Selling on ebay since 2000
Over 110 feedback @ 100%
Prices ranging $150 - $2,800