If you are an eBay seller and you are not offering your products to international customers, you are missing a large part 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 who shop on the US site are outside the US.
3) The supply is a problem in other countries. Consumers may be able to pay for products, however products may not be accessible. Consumers around the world look to the US for products that are plentiful.
4) International customers have an affinity for American products such as Levis Jeans, Ralph Lauren clothing, American food products, children’s toys, electronic products, 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 pretty much the same as selling to a US customer.
6) Adding international clients to the bidding pool increases the number of bidders, the number of bids, and the final sale price. Their presence will help drive up the price, even if they don’t win the item at auction.
7) International customers frequently buy rarely used items. They recognize quality and understand that high-quality items last and retain their value. Again, supply is a problem for many international customers and they are generally delighted to receive a quality item in EUC status.
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 fit seller, they will come back again.
10) International shipping is easier than you think. A simple form available at USPS.com, or at your local post office, is all you need. Most online postage programs allow international postage to be printed at home. You can leave the package in a mailbox or schedule a pickup from your postman.