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@matthew8455 wrote:

1) There is an option to choose whether or not the item can be available internationally when you list an item. Items not listed as available internationally will not show up in search results (ie on Ebay.com.au)

2) Yes it is unfortunate. I collect Tri-Ang trains and yes they are available locally but not as prolifically as in the U.K.

3) So we are paying someone to repackage something that should have been packed properly in the first place and thus exonerates the seller from their responsibility. Not being able to leave a negative feedback gives a false impression of what a seller is really like. I rely on a sellers feedback when it comes to deciding whether or not to purchase.

4) Probably something for the government to sort. 🤔?‍♂️. To me, it seems rude to be paying GST on secondhand item that will have, no doubt, already been taxed when originally sold. Sounds a lot like typical government double dipping.

5) £18.39 is $31.97AU. That’s 1/4 of a tank of fuel at current prices or two days worth of groceries.

6) See point 1 regarding options for listing. My original point was about how the GSP actually discourages international bidder owing to the cost therefore no real advantage to seller.

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3)  the seller is meeting all their obligations if they ship to Pitney Bowes.  Any problems regarding delivery, damage during shipping or non-delivery are not the responsibility of the seller . . . which is why they are covered from receiving negative feedback for these.

4)  if you are buying items from overseas, whether new or second hand, it is highly unlikely that Australian GST has ever been paid on that item.  No double-dipping is taking place.

5)  sorry to be blunt here, but if fuel and grocery prices are something that you have to budget for then maybe it is time to put a pause on your collecting of items that are non-essential.