Ebay Thailand?

[flyingsaucersarereal]

Has anyone else ordered items on Ebay and had them sent to Thailand? If so were there any problems or extra fees? Thanks!

[curtklay]

It depends on the item, the declared value, and how it is shipped. Always try to get postal shipping. If it comes by courier (DHL, UPS, FED EX) you will almost always get hit for import charges at customs that can range from 7% to whatever they feel like. If the declared value is less than $100 USD, and it is sent through the post office, the odds of incurring customs charges are greatly reduced. Check the shipping details on the listing. Some Ebay listings now charge outrageous customs fees in advance. If the listing shows an "import charge" as well as a shipping cost, keep looking. A tracking number is worth paying a little more for, if the seller offers it. That usually requires Priority Mail Service or EMS.

I order from Ebay regularly, and have never had a problem.

[flyingsaucersarereal]

Thanks for the response!

[curtklay]

You're welcome!

One more point to remember:

If the seller is located in China, pay extra for EMS shipping. China Post is notorious for items getting "lost in the mail".

[96tehtarp]

I order from Ebay regularly, and have never had a problem.

I buy on Ebay frequently as well. I've also never had a problem.

Agree 100% with advice given recommending postal service over commercial couriers.

[phuket43]

E-bay shipments work without problems in Thailand. As mentioned, make sure to get a tracking #. In most cases you will be charged import duty.

Sent from my GT-P5110 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

[curtklay]

I have never been charged with import duty when the shipper used EMS or Priority Mail, both of which have full tracking. The only times I have been hit with import duty is with couriers.