topic Postage for new seller in Selling

Postage for new seller

chrissyjo88 — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:14:53 GMT

Hello I’m back on eBay after over ten years. I’m just wondering about postage as things seemed to have changed since I was last here. I want to sell a few things around my house so I won’t need a store but was wondering about postage. Do I need to print a label at home before I send ? It seems to be the way it works now however I don’t have a printer. Has the old fashioned way of handwriting the parcel at the post office gone?

Re: Postage for new seller

twyngwyn — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:02:10 GMT

No, I use prepaid everything….hand write everything, have never printed a label

Re: Postage for new seller

*casey* — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:28:41 GMT

" I want to sell a few things around my house"

Apologies if you already know the following but even if you do, the info may help others.

A LOT has changed in the last 10 years. eBay will treat you as a new seller.

You'll need to be registered to sell and signed up for managed payments

https://www.ebay.com.au/help/selling/getting-paid/registering-seller?id=4792&srsltid=AfmBOoqtYvhRExC4GYRQgzld-cVX4BsZgjkG-ZgBBGkA_ovB1ZQBE9n5

Your payment will be on hold

https://www.ebay.com.au/help/selling/getting-paid/getting-paid-items-youve-sold/payments-hold?id=4816&srsltid=AfmBOoqRMRFjOi_7WMzNEQpupSMeQlFwDUaLgwt3RqENbqsdFjM1CeVP

If you offer local pick up , you'll need to know about QR codes

https://www.ebay.com.au/help/selling/posting-items/setting-postage-options/local-pickup?id=4181&srsltid=AfmBOorrKFllQlBDzbJpRJfihAufvP_nI7oT8lNMPg9otqgfzihAf2DS

Re: Postage for new seller

curraone — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:57:16 GMT

There is an option in Aust Post to do/pay for your label at home and then your local post office will print it out for you if you don't have a printer, I dont have the details but I am sure someone will let you know

If you don't have a printer, you can still create and use Australia Post shipping labels. You can generate a label online and then have it printed at an Australia Post location. You can also find places like newsagents or copy stores that may be able to print the label for you. Some Australia Post locations also have "Print In ParcelShop" devices that can print labels directly, eliminating the need for a home printer.