What scales should I use for weighing parcels before listing?
A kitchen scale accurate to 1g is sufficient for most clothing and small items. Digital postal scales (1g–5kg range) are available on Amazon and eBay for $15–30. Weighing before listing means you can enter accurate shipping costs — critical for flat-rate shipping profitability. For eBay listings with calculated shipping, actual weight is used at checkout, so accurate weights directly affect your shipping recovery. Get a scale before you list your first item — guessing shipping weight is expensive.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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