Duty paid on valuable items sent out of the UK. | Member To Member Support

ducru70 · 2026-05-01T07:03:31.950000Z

Yesterday I took an item to the post office to be sent to France ‘international tracked and signed’ including additional compensation up to £250. I was expecting as previously and stated in The Royal Mail current pricing brochure to pay £13, a figure built in to my details of the item as placed on eBay. SHOCK HORROR! I was asked for an additional £14 RM duty and £1.50 admin fee! Total postage cost £28.50. I am now seriously considering whether I continue selling on eBay after 25 successful years. (Items sold - stamps). I would hope eBay will have a view and not take their usual noncommittal stance. After all, their use and profitability as a selling platform will be affected. Any views please?

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