Did you put a tracking number on it of some
sort?

Whenever I ship anything internationally, if 
it's worth over $10-$20 I always make sure to
put some sort of tracking on it, not only to
cover the item but to cover *myself* if the
postal service goofs and loses it or something.
That way I at least have proof of shipping the
item.

For something worth $195.... do you have any
proof of postage?  *I'm* not questioning 
whether you sent the item, but if the other
person thinks you didn't, do you have some way
to prove them wrong?  A post office receipt?
Shipping label?  Customs form?  Tracking number?

Good luck,
Kim