10 Reasons All eBay Sellers Should Offer International Shipping

If you’re an eBay seller and don’t offer your products to international customers, you’re missing out on a huge chunk of the eBay shopping market. Here are some reasons why you should offer international shipping on your eBay listings.

1) eBay has more than 247 million users worldwide.

2) 49% of eBay users shopping on the US site are outside the US.

3) Supply is a problem in other countries. Consumers can pay for the products, however, the goods may not be accessible. Consumers around the world look to the US for products that are abundant.

4) International customers have an affinity for American products such as Levis Jeans, Ralph Lauren clothing, American food products, children’s toys, electronics, and digital media such as CDs and DVDs.

5) eBay and Paypal handle all language translations and currency conversions for you. When selling to an international customer, the checkout procedure is virtually the same as selling to a US customer.

6) Adding international clients to the bidding pool increases the number of bidders, the number of offers, and the final sale price. Their presence will help raise the price, even if they don’t win the item at auction.

7) International customers frequently buy gently used items. They recognize quality and understand that high-quality items last and hold their value. Again supply is an issue for many international customers and they are usually delighted to receive a quality item in EUC condition.

8) International customers often purchase more than one item at a time from the same seller to take advantage of shipping discounts.

9) International customers return as repeat buyers. Once an international customer finds a willing seller, they will come back again.

10) International shipping is easier than you think. All you need is a simple form available at USPS.com or at your local post office. Most online postage programs allow international postage to be printed at home. You can drop the package off at a drop box or schedule a pickup with your mail carrier.