Finally! An Ebay change that works in favor of sellers!

mbogoman

This may open up the potential selling opportunities - maybe not so much for US coins, but for a lot of other things for sure. The current inability to track and confirm delivery internationally is the main reason I have limited my sales to US only...

Ebay Announcement 11/2/2012:

Great news! A new Global Shipping Program, now being tested, will help you expand your sales to millions of eager international buyers. By enrolling for FREE in this program, you’ll be able sell to buyers in multiple countries, but ship your packages to a shipping center located in the US—this means you’re only responsible for the domestic leg of shipping!

Once your item arrives at the designated US shipping center, the Global Shipping Program then takes care of ALL facets of international parcel processing. They’ll:

Complete customs forms
Remit applicable import charges pre-paid by your buyer
Ship the package on to the buyer—with full end-to-end international tracking!

Your shipping-related Detailed Seller Ratings will be protected, and you are not liable for loss or damage during international transit. This program is great for buyers, too, as they’ll see the complete and total price of the purchase up-front—during checkout—so they won’t be surprised by additional taxes or duties when the item arrives.

The Global Shipping Program is currently being piloted with a small group of sellers, and will be more broadly available in the months ahead. Watch this announcement board for further updates—and get ready to go global!

ctf_error_coins

Sounds like a great program.

Ebay ain't so baaaad.

LindeDad

Coins and bullion categories are not supported by Global Shipping is what I read.

is in the fine print.

amwldcoin

THE BIG QUESTION IS! How much will they charge for this service?????

mbogoman

<< <i>Coins and bullion categories are not supported by Global Shipping is what I read. >>



Dang! That stinks!!!

johnny9434

its about time they did something to help the sellers out, wtg

braddick

Finally a way to unload all my extra Beanie Babies to the slew of Russians who have been waiting for this.

EXOJUNKIE

<< <i>Finally a way to unload all my extra Beanie Babies to the slew of Russians who have been waiting for this. >>

robkool

Kool... Can't wait till the program takes affect. I got plenty of Chinese buyers & customers across the Pacific.

RB1026

<< <i>Finally a way to unload all my extra Beanie Babies to the slew of Russians who have been waiting for this. >>



+2! Actually laughed out loud on that one!

I got the notice as well and haven't had a chance to sort through it. Cost, tracking, and accountability would be the major issues I'd think. I sold an item to a client in South Korea recently and it was no big deal but shipping it off to eBay would be even easier for me as the seller. Hope it works out.

notwilight

I just noticed tonight that when I want to change away from the BS "Best Match" sort, "price + shipping, lowest is not longer an option.". They do not approve of buyers being cost conscious. What a crock. --Jerry

mbogoman

<< <i>I just noticed tonight that when I want to change away from the BS "Best Match" sort, "price + shipping, lowest is not longer an option.". They do not approve of buyers being cost conscious. What a crock >>



I still have all of the sort options, including "price + shipping, lowest". Maybe it's your browser?

keets

in the end i don't think "International" is important from a selling aspect, it's all about the buyers confidence in what/if they'll receive. from my perspective, in almost every instance i've bought from a non-US seller the shipment has been extremely slow, the delivery hasn't taken place or a another unforeseen problem has come forward.

airplanenut

I ship a few thousand packages overseas every year. I dont care about the customs forme sommuch as i do about tracking. This would be amazing if it isn't terribly overpriced.

LanceNewmanOCC

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just curious. has anyone shipped internationally via a "flat" ?
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LindeDad

OK any one really thinking this is so great need to read the restricted categories Here. There is also a list of prohibited items.

Restricted categories

Any items listed in the following categories are currently not supported by the Global Shipping Program due to export limitations and restrictions identified by the global shipping provider:
Antiques
Art
Business & Industrial excluding some within Office
Coins & Paper Money excluding Publications & Supplies
Collectibles > Knives, Swords & Blades
Collectibles > Paper
Collectibles > Tools, Hardware & Locks
Collectibles > Vanity, Perfume & Shaving
Collectibles > Vintage, Retro, Mid-Century
eBay Motors (Note: Parts & Accessories are supported by the Global Shipping Program)
Everything Else
Gift cards & Coupons
Health & Beauty > Dietary Supplements, Nutrition
Health & Beauty > Fragrances
Health & Beauty > Nail Care & Polish
Health & Beauty > Over-the-Counter Medicine
Health & Beauty > Skin Care
Jewelry & Watches > Fine Jewelry
Jewelry & Watches > Loose Diamonds & Gemstones
Pottery & Glass
Real Estate
Specialty Services
Sports Memorabilia, Cards, & Fan Shop excluding Fan Apparel & Souvenirs
Stamps
Tickets
Travel > Vacation Packages
Wholesale & Bulk Lots
Note: This list is not exhaustive. If the category you're listing in doesn't support the Global Shipping Program, you'll see an alert when you create your listing.

amwldcoin

Lindedad,Why does that not surprise me? Just like you don't know ebay's insurance doesn't cover coins unless you click over to read the terms and conditions!

coinguy1989

<< <i>Finally a way to unload all my extra Beanie Babies to the slew of Russians who have been waiting for this. >>

coinguy1989

I wonder why collectible coins and paper money are excluded.

LindeDad

<< <i>I wonder why collectible coins and paper money are excluded. >>



Could have something to do with the fact that some countries have declared them historical treasures and have put restrictions on people digging them up and shipping them off to the highest bidder.