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Potage fees and posting abroad

I am selling items on eBay and most are selling to America. Does anyone have any advise on cheap postage abroad. All my packages are under 2kg?
Also I am not very good at estimating postage outside the UK or filling in the required section on eBay so often underestimate postage fees. Does anyone have any advise on this?
Thanks

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  • starrybee
    starrybee Posts: 1,917 Forumite
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    Also I am not very good at estimating postage outside the UK or filling in the required section on eBay so often underestimate postage fees.

    Surely now that you've posted a few to America you know how much it costs? :D
  • theonlywayisup
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    Royal Mail will be the cheapest for under 2kg. Use http://www.royalmail.com/delivery/delivery-options-international/airmail/prices and don't guess, check the weight on a pair of kitchen scales (with the packaging). Use the sticky postage thread on here to check what your 'risks' will be.
  • soolin
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    shomk wrote: »
    I am selling items on eBay and most are selling to America. Does anyone have any advise on cheap postage abroad. All my packages are under 2kg?
    Also I am not very good at estimating postage outside the UK or filling in the required section on eBay so often underestimate postage fees. Does anyone have any advise on this?
    Thanks

    It is easier than working out postage within UK as at least you don't have to worry about the large letter/ packet sizing.

    I use a set of basic digital scales that cost around £5 from Argos.

    The only recent change has been the three regions rather than 2 we were used to.
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