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ozmonaut · ‎21-08-2025

I have tried twice now to make offers on items in the USA. On both occasions I used one of the pre arranged offer amounts in the offer popup. On both occasions I received a red banner (attached photo) stating that the item cannot be sent to the UK despite the fact that the seller had GSP international shipping costs listed.

Both times I have tried just hitting the Buy It Now button and both times it has gone straight to checkout so I cannot make an offer but I can buy it. What on earth is happening? Why won't you let me make an offer despite the fact that the option is there?

style_wise · ‎22-08-2025

Your post says 'Why won't you let me make an offer...' but you've reached other Buyers just like yourself. If you read these boards you will know that a lot of people are experiencing difficulties selling to the USA. It looks like those difficulties travel both ways across the pond! Please message your Seller to ask for help as a first step.

Also you say items plural. Are you trying to multi-buy from the same Seller? If so, let them know in your message. It may be that relisting a bundle for you will solve multiple issues (e.g. getting past GSP glitch, combining postage). Good luck with your buying!

stellardrift · ‎22-08-2025

I have tried several sellers that have listed the item I'm wishing to buy. I have messaged them all, I either get replies telling me that they can't do anything about it, or I just don't get replies at all. I am made to feel like I'm pestering them.

style_wise · ‎23-08-2025

Okay, you might have a quicker solution if you ask this on the eBay USA boards. I say this because a quick search of USA shows this is a common issue in certain Categories due to restrictions on what can be sent to the UK from USA. Categories with restrictions include, but are not limited to:

Dolls & Bears, Home & Garden, Pottery & Glass, and Collectibles

Or you can come back to us with more details. Item numbers would be quickest as they would show Category, price, and postage carrier.

stellardrift · ‎23-08-2025

Thank you. To be honest, and this is going to sound silly, I didn't know countries had their own forums.

When I originally googled for some clarity on the problem I'm having, only one UK post on the UK eBay forum came up.

But I definitely will take a look on the US forums.

My own way round it has been to use a service where they ship to someone in the States then that person posts it to here.

Thank you

london-mac · ‎23-08-2025

Wasn't it a problem with the Trump Tariffs for a while? No one knew what percentage, what tax etc had to be put on what items ... but presumably only new items?

I don't know if it got fix ... have you tried asking sellers if they'll send something using a non-Ebay shipping service?