Does the weak dollar make it a good time to sell internationally on Ebay?

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I am a experienced seller to U.S. but am interested in selling overseas. If I sell to a country that has a higher currency value than the U.S. dollar, wouldn't that be a win/win?

If I sell a model train for $100. it might only cost them (like 75 euros?) They get a deal, and I get a larger market right?

Now, when they pay by paypal, it converts their Euro or yen to dollars at no charge to me? 

Only downside would be high shipping, and a couple minutes filling out a customs form, right?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Ranjeeh D · Accepted Answer

If I understand you correctly, you are in the US and are talking about selling to oversea. If that the case, then yes purchases are more attractive to overseas buyers whose currency has strengthened against the US dollar.

For example in local currency terms, anything I buy from the US is about 25% less than it was 18 months ago.

nozaz · Answer

It does seem like a good idea. Make sure there is a market for the goods you want to sell. Other nations may not want a "train set" if you know what I'm saying.

Anonymous · Answer

they pay for shipping, but yeah, a weak US dollar is the ideal time to make international sales.

Does the weak dollar make it a good time to sell internationally on Ebay?

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