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eBay question

I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place.

I've put a few bits on ebay to sell. One item is a small light weight ladies tracksuit jacket. I've had 2 requests to see if I'll post to South Korea and Slovenia. I've not sold much before on eBay and never posted out of UK.

Has anybody ever had problems posting to these countries and also don't know how much p&p to charge.

Any advice would be really appreciated,
Many thanks for reading x
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  • Little_Miss_Uni-Debt
    Little_Miss_Uni-Debt Posts: 844 Forumite
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    edited 24 August 2011 at 4:08PM
    You can work out the postage.

    Package the item up (so you just need to write the address on the front) and weigh it on kitchen scales.

    You can then look up the price on the Royal Mail website according to the destination and the weight of the item.

    Personally, I only send items within the UK and I always get a proof of postage from the post office. It's free.
  • pink-lady
    pink-lady Posts: 309 Forumite
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    You can work out the postage.

    Package the item up (so you just need to write the address on the front) and weigh it on kitchen scales.

    You can then look up the price on the Royal Mail website according to the destination and the weight of the item.

    Personally, I only send items within the UK and I always get a proof of postage from the post office. It's free.

    Thanks for your help, I'll do that.

    Just don't know if I want to post outside the UK?!
  • pink-lady wrote: »
    Thanks for your help, I'll do that.

    Just don't know if I want to post outside the UK?!

    I've posted outside the UK before, as long as they are prepared to pay the P+P costs I don't mind, it makes little difference to me and I'm just pleased people want to buy!
  • pink-lady
    pink-lady Posts: 309 Forumite
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    I've posted outside the UK before, as long as they are prepared to pay the P+P costs I don't mind, it makes little difference to me and I'm just pleased people want to buy!

    Thankyou, Do you send recorded delivery?
  • soolin
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    pink-lady wrote: »
    Thankyou, Do you send recorded delivery?

    There is no recorded outside UK.

    It is up to you how you send though, personally for items up to £46 I use standard 2nd class in the UK and standard airmail outside and don't have any issues.
    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.
  • pink-lady
    pink-lady Posts: 309 Forumite
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    soolin wrote: »
    There is no recorded outside UK.

    It is up to you how you send though, personally for items up to £46 I use standard 2nd class in the UK and standard airmail outside and don't have any issues.

    Thanks for that Soolin. Standard airmail should be fine for what I'm sending thanks
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,422 Ambassador
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    pink-lady wrote: »
    Thanks for that Soolin. Standard airmail should be fine for what I'm sending thanks

    Always keep all your certificates (proof) of postings for 180 days.
    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.
  • pink-lady
    pink-lady Posts: 309 Forumite
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    soolin wrote: »
    Always keep all your certificates (proof) of postings for 180 days.

    OK, will do.

    Thanks
  • firesidemaid
    firesidemaid Posts: 2,140 Forumite
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    also, personally, i find i sell more items and get better prices by offering to post items worldwide.
  • mrsyardbroom
    mrsyardbroom Posts: 2,034 Forumite
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    I usually just post to the UK. I posted something to a cousin in Italy and it took around five to six weeks to reach her!
    Don't mess with pensioners. :cool:
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