I think economy has already returned for some countries and may return soon for the others. International is always a risk, especially if untracked. I haven't decided yet if i'm going to send untracked - i have sent tracked and no problem since covid but even before covid about 1/5 int. untracked letters or parcels would get complaints. I have 3 defects on my account for untracked int. items and I have sold about 80 and so many queries about late postage. I have researched and found that for economy these things may help but i'm yet to try them:
1: use tariff numbers and list as a commercial item and use the more detailed C23 form. More detail is apparently better. Find an Australia Post that allows you to use this form with economy service. It May pass through with the tracked items.
2: Use a fake barcode and tracking stickers to deter INR from scammers.
3: Use 20 days handling time.
4: Use the postage option economy untracked, giving you 35 days plus handling time.
5: Send it the day it sells.
6. Lodge at Australia Post, take photo of receipt and item with form (and a selfie with that days newpaper +item).
If this seems like too much work, then it's best to send tracked. If tracked is too expensive, then don't sell international unless you sell items that are atleast $10 (some people will pay $10 + $20 post albeit not often).
