Should I use eBay's Global Shipping Programme in Australia?
eBay's Global Shipping Programme (GSP) handles international customs and logistics — you ship domestically to eBay's distribution centre (now operated through Pitney Bowes), and they forward overseas. GSP removes your responsibility for international customs delays and INAD claims related to import issues. The downside: buyer's pay high total landed costs through GSP, which can deter purchases. Many Australian eBay sellers handle international shipping independently for competitive pricing, especially to New Zealand and the UK.
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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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