that's what i was afraid of, the ebay chat agent assured me multiple times i would be ok... but if that's the case... why so many horror stories? 

i feel the item might not sell locally, but i'd rather not sell it at all than be out of pocket for international postage + tracking.

and yes, the biuyer purchased it and has asked for an invoice. i'll take yours and countess'advice. THANK YOU. i feel much better