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Royal Mail prices

I have just changed my postage prices on eBay for international post.
I have put in the price I wish to charge but when I checked it the price is more than I entered.
Do RM now charge extra on top of what I charge? I have never seen this before.


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  • soolin
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    I have just changed my postage prices on eBay for international post.
    I have put in the price I wish to charge but when I checked it the price is more than I entered.
    Do RM now charge extra on top of what I charge? I have never seen this before.


    could it be all the VAT and duty that is charged? 
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    soolin said:
    I have just changed my postage prices on eBay for international post.
    I have put in the price I wish to charge but when I checked it the price is more than I entered.
    Do RM now charge extra on top of what I charge? I have never seen this before.


    could it be all the VAT and duty that is charged? 
    Is that a new thing? I think VAT is charged on the listing price, not the postage.
    I have blocked America, South America and Caribbean Islands now due to tariffs.
  • soolin
    soolin Posts: 74,449 Ambassador
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    soolin said:
    I have just changed my postage prices on eBay for international post.
    I have put in the price I wish to charge but when I checked it the price is more than I entered.
    Do RM now charge extra on top of what I charge? I have never seen this before.


    could it be all the VAT and duty that is charged? 
    Is that a new thing? I think VAT is charged on the listing price, not the postage.
    I have blocked America, South America and Caribbean Islands now due to tariffs.
    I’m not sure, but I thought it was charged on the total amount. I don’t send internationally anymore, haven’t done for ages so don’t know where all the extras are added on. However I do buy from overseas and in those cases it’s the total of both item and postage that seems to be the basis of the import fees I pay. 
    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.
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