It's very easy to restrict bidders. It has nothing to do with any words in
the listing like "Ships to US only", etc. When you list the item, you
specify in a drop-down box where the item is available. Bidders with
addresses outside that area cannot place a bid.

I notice that this listing says Ships to: Worldwide, so there are no
restrictions on who can bid.


"Billy Burpelson" wrote in message
. net...
tom k in L.A. wrote:
Hi guys--

For those of you interested, My RF Systems MLBA-MK4 is relisted on
ebay. The original buyer turned out to be Canadian contrary to the
auction rules

Had that happen to me once-- I said "Ships to U.S. Only" for one
particular auction and high bidder was a Canadian, eh. Not sure if he
didn't understand the "U" or the "S" or the "Only". It pays to keep an eye
on your bidder's location, but you're sort of stuck if they snipe and
don't leave you enough time to bounce their bid.

-- we tried shipping but it got so screwed up with
customs and UPS that we cancelled the deal.

Interesting...and confirms what I've already discovered. Don't know why,
but I've had an easier time sending eBay stuff to Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan
and South Korea than Canada. (Exception- Canada seems OK for items small
enough for U.S. Mail).