ok Jen, but I had reason to ask this a few weeks ago as the opposite is what I believed at the time, and I was told that it was autiomatically redirected back to where I was registered

but I see where I may be confused - I see how I have ignored the fact the buyer may have been (and probably was) registered in US. I was thinking (stupidly seeing as the item was to be sent to the states, generally suggests it is a USA buyer - doh)

*looks embarrassed*

apologies to everyone and thanks to Jen for correcting my wrong info

but aussie buyers, even if you log into eBay US to make a purchase, you do get redirected so that the sale is made on the AU boards

again, my apologies