Shipping Knives Internationally, bypassing EIS. | Shipping

mckinneyscollectorscorner · 2025-11-11T23:36:29.631000Z

Hi everyone,I currently use eBay International Shipping (EIS) for all of my eligible items. However, as most of you know, knives are prohibited through EIS, which prevents me from offering international shipping on those listings.Iâ€™m considering adding â€œAdditional shipping serviceâ€ â†’ USPS First Class Package International so that international buyers still have an option. Before I make that change, I want to be sure I fully understand the implications, especially around returns and seller protections.For those of you who ship knives internationally outside of EIS:How has your experience been using USPS First Class Package International?Are there any customs challenges, delays, or seizure risks I should be aware of for certain regions?Since EIS normally shields sellers from SNAD / INAD return requests, what protections (if any) remain when bypassing EIS?If I disable international returns (except when required for NAD), is that generally respected on global transactions?Are buyers still able to open INAD claims even when returns are set to â€œno international returns,â€ and how have those claims been handled in your experience?Do you insure these shipments, and if so, through USPS or a third-party provider?Have you found it better to block certain countries due to knife restrictions or higher risk?Any insights, tips, or cautionary experiences would be greatly appreciated. I just want to make sure Iâ€™m setting up my knife listings correctly while minimizing risk and staying compliant.

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