Ebay International Shipping
I couldn't for the life of me get my listing to show up for someone in South Korea wanting to purchase. Is there someplace I can find out why the eBay international shipping didn't apply? I am guessing perhaps it's because the last item I sold on ebay was years ago, just not something I typically use.
drywater
Posted Aug 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM · Edited Aug 13, 2026 at 8:42 PM·Last reply Aug 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
7 comments
mudshark61369
·Aug 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM@drywater ,
The reason why your buyer cannot see the item on their home site is, You do not have an international shipping service option listed. Your listings say you ship Worldwide, but the only services you offer are, USPS Ground Advantage, and Priority Mail Flat Rate, both of which only ship to U.S. locations. You can use one of USPS's international services or set up eBay International Shipping, and revise your listing. the link below tells you how to do that.
https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/shipping-items/setting-shipping-options/ebay-international-shipping-program?id=5348
FYI. You need to review your Ships to: Exclusion list. Russian Federation & Ukraine and several other countries are not covered by the ebay international shipping EIS system and there are many other countries it is risky to ship items to. Do Not try to ship the item you have listed in padded envelopes internationally or even domestically the sorting machines are not kind to electronic boards.
sassykzt
·Aug 14, 2026 at 2:14 AMYour buyer choose priority international padded envelope flat rate since you must have offered this in your listing. Since this was the chosen shipping method, it is highly advisable that you ship with the service chosen by your buyer.
You must be opted into EIS to be able to offer those rates to your buyers.
drywater
OPAug 14, 2026 at 2:25 AMThat's exactly what I did due to the value of the full shipment and the amazon one capping out at $100 insured. Thanks for taking the time to respond.
drywater
OPAug 13, 2026 at 10:58 PMOK Now I'm really confused... Once I added international delivery options, the person purchased and now on the fulfillment screen, I get this
In this case it seems like the ebay international delivery could get there faster, but I am feeling like I'm obligated to use the method chosen?
tobaccocardyahoo
·Aug 13, 2026 at 9:01 PMThe reason is not relevant. Could be any customs or safety issue.
Yes, you could be unable to use EIS if you have not had enough transactions to meet seller level requirements.
drywater
OPAug 13, 2026 at 10:45 PMI'm going to assume that is what it is, particularly since I just received a notice saying funds won't be available till delivery is confirmed.
dbmm-media
·Aug 13, 2026 at 8:54 PMprobably banned item