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  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,032 Forumite
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    mudgekin wrote: »
    Hope you don't mind me asking but I have been tussling with overseas postage costs and exclusions and have found this thread so useful. What countries would folks never ever post to, apart from Italy.

    Would the normal for clothing items be airmail small packets and what if something weighed about 2kg, what would be the best there, something like DHL?

    thanks from the newbie seller

    Royal Mail standard airmail small packets takes just about anything (as long as it isn't prohibited) up to 2kg. Over this and you are in the realms of courier. TBH I do more courier to Europe and US than RM as my items can be heavy. But recently I have found a new way to package items which are going like hotcakes to Norway and AUS.

    Use the RM website for Airmail costings.
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    The item eventually was bought by somebody in Spain. Their Paypal address is unconfirmed. Is it okay to still post to them?
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  • macfly
    macfly Posts: 2,728 Forumite
    They only confirm US and UK addresses. It will tell you on the payment details if it is eligible for seller protection.
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    macfly wrote: »
    They only confirm US and UK addresses. It will tell you on the payment details if it is eligible for seller protection.

    Thank you. I didn't know about that. :)
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  • soolin
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    Rikki wrote: »
    The item eventually was bought by somebody in Spain. Their Paypal address is unconfirmed. Is it okay to still post to them?

    It doesn't matter if you are not sending it tracked.
    I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    Just sold an item to Germany. Wow this is really an eye opener. I'm having fun. :D
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  • janeymet
    janeymet Posts: 5 Forumite
    Hi its ok to post aboard, but be careful DO Not send any items to Nigeria as they are scammers and can cause you the seller alot of hassel for you.
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    janeymet wrote: »
    Hi its ok to post aboard, but be careful DO Not send any items to Nigeria as they are scammers and can cause you the seller alot of hassel for you.

    Thank you for the warning. I have only opened up my auctions to Europe.
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  • soolin
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    Rikki wrote: »
    Thank you for the warning. I have only opened up my auctions to Europe.

    Australia is a big market as well and worth considering. Although get your weights calculated properly as non European postage can be very expensive.
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  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    soolin wrote: »
    Australia is a big market as well and worth considering. Although get your weights calculated properly as non European postage can be very expensive.

    I sold a leather coat to Australia a few years ago, eBay must have changed the options to make the choice individual.

    I'm using my suitcase weigher to find the correct weight before I used to have to go back and forth to the post office. :(
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