[Milsurplus] Reluctance for ebayers to sell overseas

[David Stinson]

Hue Miller wrote:

> There is some element of cultural insularity or bias. Altho most Germans can do some
> english, you will have MUCH better response if you write in German language, or
> have someone do it for you. On the other hand, to be honest, what would we do if
> we got a note written in some other language, and we could hardly figure it out? Too
> much work!


When I sell something on Ebay to someone overseas,
I include an English text in our correspondance,
plus a copy in their native language if possible.
Translation to most European languages can be done at:

http://babelfish.altavista.com/

It isn't the best translation, but they appreciate the effort.
The last fellow returned the favor, writing me in
pretty fair English, plus his native Italian.

73 Dave S.