to selling to American buyers? He has loads of stuff that American owners would buy in a heartbeat but he makes it harder than nails to do it if not impossible! What's his story?

They don't like americans especially from US and period..

He said he got burnt by few Americans and doesn't like dealing with it anymore. He says its too much hassle for him. Btw, this fella I talked to flew to Switzerland and bought parts from him directly and brought them back - a quick trip anyone?

as simle as that!I live in Greece and he too cannot send me anything i want,although i often offer him to pay all costs.So dont think it is something to do with the US.