How to open a store on eBay? How to ship goods?

There are many online stores now. Many people give up because the requirements for opening stores on large platforms such as Tmall and JD.com are too high and the initial capital required is also relatively high. They want to open stores on other platforms. So how about opening a store on eBay?

1. How about opening a store on eBay?

The competition is smaller than on Taobao. Although Taobao accounts for 70% of the country, the ratio of stores to customers is still very high. Compared with eBay, the competition is fierce. The key still depends on whether your product is right!

2. How to ship?

At present, most of the sellers in China mainly ship goods through postal parcels and various express delivery. Below we will analyze the advantages and disadvantages of various channels.

1. Postal parcel:

If the weight of the goods is less than 2 kilograms and the buyer does not have high requirements for timeliness, this method of delivery can be chosen.

Postal parcels can be divided into ordinary mail and registered mail. Ordinary mail cannot be tracked, while registered mail can track the status of the package, but an additional registration fee is required. The fee varies for each channel, and is about 8-12 yuan. However, the status of the package cannot be checked in all countries, and the tracking of goods in some countries is updated very slowly.

Mainly including: China Post Small Parcel, Hong Kong Post Small Parcel, Singapore Post Small Parcel, Deutsche Post Small Parcel, Swiss Post, Netherlands Post, King Post, Belgium Post, Malaysia Post, etc.

Advantages: cheap price and fast customs clearance.

Disadvantages: slow transmission time and high packet loss rate.

2. EMS International Express:

Advantages: Relatively cheaper than the four major international express delivery companies, strong customs clearance capabilities, fewer export restrictions on goods, and free return services.

Disadvantages: The timeliness is unstable and the website information is not updated in a timely manner.

Four major express companies: DHL, UPS, FEDEX, TNT.

If the weight of the goods exceeds 2 kilograms, the product value is high, and the buyer has high requirements for timeliness, you can choose this method of delivery.

Advantages: guaranteed timeliness and low packet loss rate.

Disadvantages: Expensive, slow customs clearance, and once there is a remote area, the additional fees are quite shocking!

3. Dedicated line:

A courier method for a certain area, with regional restrictions, suitable for sellers who only serve a certain market.

Advantages: The cost is cheaper than the five major mainstream express delivery companies, and customs clearance is also more convenient.

Disadvantages: After the goods arrive abroad, they still need to be transferred, and the delivery time cannot be guaranteed.

The competition for opening a store on eBay is relatively smaller than that on Taobao, but eBay is a latecomer, so it is not as reliable as platforms like Taobao and Tmall. In addition, the above also introduces some advantages and disadvantages of express delivery, which you can learn from.

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