topic Re: International eBay sites in Selling

International eBay sites

dead_cases — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 09:57:50 GMT

I want to try listing on international eBay sites as well as Australian. So I have run a test product from my store and uploaded it directly to the US ebay site using their online template. (so we are clear I did not upload using turbo lister).

My question is, will it show up differently on the US site and will it also show up as a duplicate listing on my Australian ebay site???

Dont want to cop a infringment on a harmless test run....

Thanking you in advance....

Re: International eBay sites

i-love-my-sheep — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:57:18 GMT

If it's the USB flash drive you listed, it looks the same on both the AU site and the US site. Only difference is, when you view it on the AU site, it is listed in US dollars, with the AU conversion underneath, whereas the US site just shows the price in $US.

Did you know that you listed it as free postage worldwide?

Re: International eBay sites

dead_cases — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 02:47:53 GMT

Hi,

Yeah I know its a free postage listing, I thought the free postage might increase listing positioning and interest.

What I want to know is will my item list higher on the US eBay site because I listed it directly onto its page?

Re: International eBay sites

i-love-my-sheep — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 02:50:53 GMT

If you were wondering about position on Best Match, probably not. That search option is very dodgy and it's always the same few 'protected' sellers who appear at the top. You can jump through all the hoops they ask you to and still appear on page 10 of the Best Match results.

Re: International eBay sites

putney32 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 02:52:07 GMT

your problem is going to be that the US buyer wont realize yr in australia and will expect it in a day or 2... now 2 weeks or more.

Listing on ebay USA means you have to post with ''proof of delivery'' not just proof of posting for Paypal protection, and if they dont have it in a cpl of days I can see them filing and winning a Item not Received dispute.

are you aware of how much it will cost to post to USA with Signature on Delivery??

Re: International eBay sites

cherry*135 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 03:29:58 GMT

Letter rate to US over 50gms:
$6.45 up to 250gms
$15.50 up to 500gms

Parcel rate starts at (under 500gms) $14.10

Those rates are for airmail, no tracking or extra cover. Add the eBay FVF now charged on postage.

Won't that cost nearly as much (starting at $6.45 rate, plus extras) as the items sell for?

Re: International eBay sites

cherry*135 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 03:37:00 GMT

It is very rare to see online sellers offering free international shipping, unless they are big global companies like ASOS. Some offer free shipping if customer spends over a certain dollar amount e.g. $150. Some offer 40% off intl shipping occasionally.

Re: International eBay sites

no_bread — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 10:38:37 GMT

A USB stick is sent as a large letter, I can ship it for $2.60 all day long to any international address you please.

The extra time to reach the destination might be an issue for some but if it works most eBayers are cool after a little communication.

Re: International eBay sites

sueken4812 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:25:39 GMT

Excluding of course China, Hong Kong, and a a few other countries, that have Free international Post on everything.

Re: International eBay sites

cherry*135 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:51:18 GMT

@betweenrows_warhammer wrote:
A USB stick is sent as a large letter, I can ship it for $2.60 all day long to any international address you please.
The extra time to reach the destination might be an issue for some but if it works most eBayers are cool after a little communication.

Where are the USB sticks made? China? Would people in other countries bother buying one from Australia? Why not buy them direct from sellers in China, at a cost likely to be less than you charge?

Do you send them in a paper envelope? That doesn't offer much protection in the post. Or a padded bag that is less than 20mm thick with the item in it?

Re: International eBay sites

cherry*135 — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:53:41 GMT

@sueken4812 wrote:
Excluding of course China, Hong Kong, and a a few other countries, that have Free international Post on everything.

International post is heavily subsidised by the Govt in China, it is not totally FREE for online sellers is it?

Re: International eBay sites

i-love-my-sheep — Sat, 26 Jul 2014 13:13:22 GMT

I could be wrong, but I think sellers in the city areas that send by sea are fully subsidised by the govt, but sellers in rural areas aren't. That's why you will see some Chinese sellers with higher than what you would expect postage costs.

Re: International eBay sites

dead_cases — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 08:44:38 GMT

The USB that I am selling is branded with DAWN OF THE DEAD logo which you will not get from China. But Australian warhammer is right you can send in a padded bag a usb stick for $2.60 anywhere in the world.

This is what I use, go down and talk to you local PO, you will be amazed with what options you have,eBay only offers like 2 ways of sending within Australia, 500 grams and under 3Kg, a DVD will cost you $2.10 (approx) locally in a padded bag. You can buy padded bags on ebay that are designed to keep the post pack under the 20mm mark hence giving you protection and cheaper postage. Send that same DVD overseas and it will cost you $6.40 (approx), no tracking except for the international customs number, if I do happen to lose one I will refund the customer not a problem, its a calculated risk but most times I get the package there 9 times out of 10.

Re: International eBay sites

davewil1964 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:14:53 GMT

I am astounded that any Chinese seller would not be able to reproduce the logo.

I am less astounded that the logo would attract a premium, given that the functionality would be the same as one without a logo.

Buit that's just me. And advertisers hate me, because I don't subscribe to their BS.

Re: International eBay sites

cherry*135 — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:56:37 GMT

I know all the different rates for sending items. I didn't know what the item was. - USB stick.

The postage cost is:
$2.60
Plus cost of padded bag
Plus ebay FVF on $2.60

Is The " Dawn of the Dead" logo licensed?

Re: International eBay sites

dead_cases — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 09:44:26 GMT

Im guessing someone in China could get the logo printed... I mean its possible I suppose. I mean its got nothing to do with what I originally asked.... just wanted to know about international eBay sites and then got a beatdown on why I would even consider trying something new..... Go Community Spirit.....

Re: International eBay sites

cherry*135 — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:33:05 GMT

Post 2 mentioned free intl post in your listing so i guess it ran off from there.

We didn't know what size/weight the item you are selling oseas.

For items over 500gms it has become very expensive to post overseas. Then we have to add, since May, the eBay FVF to postage which has put a lot of sellers in Aust. off selling international and the costs become too much for buyers.

Re: International eBay sites

jun_watarase — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:19:44 GMT

Sorry to hijack this thread, but is there a way to quickly list the same item on other sites like ebay US?

Re: International eBay sites

cq_tech — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 00:59:07 GMT

Listed items automatically appear on overseas eBay sites unless you specifically restrict sales to Australia only.