You must buy your label on eBay.
Summary: scottydbm expresses frustration over being required to purchase postage labels through eBay instead of directly from Australia Post, citing a higher cost as the main issue. sandypebbles explains that the policy was communicated through emails, and sellers had to agree to it or close their accounts. scottydbm did not receive these notifications and is troubled by the pricing differences. davewil1964 points out the selling fees aspect, while brickworksmarket mentions that eBay's postage options can be cheaper, and e_purchasing outlines the different selling types. scottydbm ultimately acknowledges understanding the new postage structure after receiving help from others in the discussion.
What ??? l cannot Buy my Postage from Australia Post Anymore !!!
ebay au Wants to Charge me $19.95 to Post a 286 gram item Wrapped to Go..... Australia Post Office Charged me $ 11.70
So who is Charging who here, and making a Huge Profit Here, you guessed it, ....ebay Australia.
I am told that l have TO BUY MY LABEL ON eBay !!! Who Took that Choice Away from Me ???
Australian Consumer Affairs May have Something to Say About This !!!
e_purchasing
·1 week ago · EditedThere are 3 types of selling FS, PS, NS
FS= Free Selling, No fees but You MUST buy eBay labels
PS=Pro Selling, Fees, you can use what you choose
NS= No Selling
Consumer Affairs may have a chuckle at you stamping your feet and having a sook to them
scottydbm
OP1 week agol Stand Corrected, l have seen the "Light", Thank You. e_purchasing
brickworksmarket
·1 week agoeBay postage is cheaper than over the counter at the Post Office. There are a number of options when selecting the postage method and a parcel under 500grams is between $7.61-$11.47 depending on destination
sandypebbles
·1 week agoI doubt it
The changes came in months ago, all sellers were advised in numerous emails and were also advised if you choose to do nothing, then that was agreeing to abide by the changes
You had the option to close your account if you did not wish to abide by the new policy
The amount of people that come here to complain to other members that the policy they agreed to, find out it really does indeed apply to them and they are off to complain the such and such a body beggars belief
Just a reminder of what you agreed to
How the Policy Works
Mandatory Labels: If you sell items under the free tier, you must buy your postage labels via the eBay Labels Platform to ensure tracking and buyer protection. [1]
Exceptions: Compulsory labels do not apply to items sold under $20 or over $5,000, items sent via standard envelopes (like trading cards or stickers), heavy or bulky items without standard labels, or local pickup orders
scottydbm
OP1 week agoWell, sandypebbles, That may be All & Well in your case, BUT l Definitely did NOT RECIEVE an email from ebay au, regarding this. This hoy about Postage Rates is All New to Me. Most the ebay Members l used to Converse with, have Long Removed themselves from this "Newly Reformed" Community Boards for one Reason or Another. As you would undoubtedly be aware.
davewil1964
·1 week agoYou didn't also notice that you weren't charged selling fees?
scottydbm
OP1 week agoYes, l did notice that, as Advertised by ebay in their Flashy New Adds. The issue here l have has Nothing to do with No Selling Fees, it is The Different Price Structures between ebay & Aust. Post for the same weight & size item being sent. Sorry davewil1964, l understand what you are saying, But it does not involve any Selling Fee. Been very Cold Down your way Lately. The Demons are doing well.
davewil1964
·1 week agoThe eBay label requirement, as quoted by sandy, is part and parcel of free selling. Pays to check.
We'll make the 10, not sure about the 6.
scottydbm
OP1 week agoWell dave, You are correct, Better the Top 10, than to be at the Other End of the Ladder. Hey, With the Tassie Devil's Coming in, that may Help the Average to change in the Ladder. 2026 "Poor Old Tired Tigers", well someone's got to be on the BOTTOM, Better Them than Us.
scottydbm
OP1 week agoWell, sandypebbles, Thanks to your Help, l have Found All that l need to know about the New Postage Structure with ebay. Sorry that l did not know more about this Change earlier. l am versed and read up now, yes, Re-Educated, if l say so myself. Cheers.
scottydbm
OP1 week agoThank You to All Whom have Enlightened Me, Got Myself Re-Enlightened by the ebay Rules & Regulations.