Lotrek, I know you said you're not a US or UK citizen. Didn't see were you are from?
I think Alex I. has a possible idea there. Your US guy could take care of North & Central America fulfillment, and ship to you a couple big packages for overseas backers(not sure who gets South America).
I'm from Greece and this makes things more complicated, because due to the situation here, some people may think that I am a scammer!
Few years ago people thought that all Greeks are philosophers, now they think all Greeks are scammers....
I have a friend/associate in Cyprus and she tells me all greeks are philosphical scammers.
Just Kidding. But I don't know that I've ever heard that about Greeks. i know there's been civil unrest with the government and all, but we are talking about playing cards and artwork here, not a get rich quick scheme.
Is the restriction with KS the Amazon Payments account? I currently transact business internationally and receive payments in Yen, Euro, Pounds, Pesos, Canadian Dollar... all through my Amazon Payment account. Countries like Brazil tax me directly through Amazon payments on my sales through Amazon, so I know you can have and use Amazon Payments internationally.
I guess it all comes down to trust. You have to trust a US based "Distributor" and they have to trust you. They provide a service of listing and promoting your project and then fullfilling it. Also, they'd be responsible to pay US Taxes on any money collected for the product sale. You'd want to make sure your partner has a "Resale License" in the state in which they are incorporated and an EIN (Federal Tax ID) to report tax collection. Because I'm incorporated in Pennsylvania, any sales I make to customers in the state I have to pay the state 6%, outside the state I pay nothing. The Federal government looks at the profit earned (Sales - cost of goods sold - other taxes - qualified expenses - shipping and distribution costs...) and then tacks on their percentage.
You would have to trust that they'd send you the money collected (less fees, distribution costs and taxes).
They would have to trust that you'd use the money to produce the product and provide for shipping expenses to the distributor.
You would have to trust that they'd ship the product and do so on time.
Who has the greater risk? IMHO - the US Based Distributor. It's his reputation on the line, it's him who could face lawsuits if you don't fullfill your promise to produce and deliver. Also, they'd need to be saavy enough to understand the law with regards to distribution and tax responsibility when working with international partners.
Alex Willis
Man Made Games