Ebay Italy issues

[thejinx]

I am trying to sell a watch on Ebay and i have had 3 people now ask me if i post to Italy. This obviously sparked a doubt in my mind so i Googled the issue and it turns out there are a lot of items that never arrive at destination in that country and therefore a lot of claims against sellers. Apparently Spain is the same. Now some of that could be the postal services there as you cannot track to the door apparently (which i always do) Anyone had any issues with this?

 

[68_early_bay]

I always insist on uk bidders only now had a few probs in the past with pain in the arse buyers,
Used to be could I post to someone's uncle nkirrawawa etc in Nigeria, but it seems Italy is the new one to avoid due to the claims, and I've noticed quite a few sellers putting "no post to Italy" in the description lately....

 

[bigdeano]

Ive posted some bike bits to italy no problem, most expensive being about £60, made sure that the package is signed for and insured for more than it worth, also find out what the cost is (signed & insured) and email them adding an extra £5er or so for your trouble

 

[thejinx]

just seems strange that this item (an army watch) has attracted so much interest from Italy. I have heard you cannot get a parcel signed for in Italy? i insist on tracking everything i sell on Ebay as i have been caught in the past.

 

[bigdeano]

Does look abit sus to be honest, at the end of the day if you don't want to post to italy you don't have to, just update your listing (if u can) saying no overseas bidders, if they win & pay, refund, go with second bidder, personally not had a problem with italy......singapore & Thailand now thats a can of worms!!