axl33,
Of course shipping from Aus is not the end of the world, but it is important enough to make clear to prospective buyers. To be honest, you're a new seller, from a different country, and it hasn't helped to be defensive and unforthcoming with information (location and full description not in first post). Someone in the UK may well be interested in your bass, but it's important to research all the costs [u]first[/u] to put a buyer's mind at ease. Especially when we're so distrustful of our own courier companies, and it costing about £40 to send anything insured within the UK. Just imagine the potential ensuing chaos if someone just said "I'll have it" to your initial post.
Anyway, play nice, everyone.
Best of luck with the sale, axl33.