Do's

• Review the seller's feedback prior to bidding on or buying an item.
• Ensure that the seller is willing to post to your location. If this information is not on the View Item page, click 'Ask seller a question' and email them to find out.
• Take note of the item location and postage costs. Use a Postage Rate Calculator to estimate costs. You will need the item's dimensions and weight. If the seller has not provided these in the item description, email the seller for the information by clicking on 'Ask seller a question'.
• Consider customs when you are arranging delivery with your seller and also find out if any duties or taxes apply.
• Keep in mind that the transit time for international postage may vary depending on the seller's country of origin and your location.

Don'ts

• Ask a seller to mark your goods as a gift on the customs form.
• Wait until the last minute to contact the seller with a question. Times zones often result in delayed response times.
• Place a bid or buy from a seller that doesn't have a good feedback rating, or seems suspicious.
• Never use Western Union for eBay payments. Use PayPal, or use an international money order (available at most banks).

The safest way to pay international sellers quickly is by using PayPal or an international money order (available at most banks). Never use Western Union for eBay payment methods.

How to search for an International listing:

1. Select the 'Advanced Search' link next to the green 'search' button at the top of most eBay pages.
2. Enter the keywords for the item you're looking for.
3. Scroll down the page until you find the 'Location' section.
4. Click 'Only show item' section.
5. Then either select 'worldwide' from the first drop down or choose a specific country in the second 'located in' section.