eBay is a worldwide marketplace that connects you with sellers around the globe. eBay International Market lets customers resident across Europe shop for products from sellers worldwide who will ship to your location. After you sign in, specify your country and the language you want to use. When you search for an item, listings are shown in the currency and time zone for the country you specify.
Using eBay International Market
To use eBay International Market:Sign in to the eBay International Market. If you're not already registered on an eBay site. you'll need to register on any eBay site. If you are already registered on any eBay site, you don't need to register again to use eBay International Market.
Select the country where you live, or from which you want to shop.
Select the language you prefer.
Language and communication with sellers
Your shopping experience will reflect the language preference you select. If you want to change the language you’re using, find the language drop-down menu in the top-right corner of the page and select the language you prefer. The listing description and title will remain in the language of the seller.
When communicating with the seller, remember that some phrases and terms are understood differently in different languages. If you don’t speak the same language as the seller, you might want to use translation software to translate key phrases. Some free translation services are available on the Internet, but many aren't 100% accurate, and eBay cannot guarantee their services. If you use such a service, provide simple, grammatically correct phrases to maximise the chance that the translation will be understandable.
The close time for all listings will be in the time zone for the country you’ve selected.
Currency
In your search results, prices are shown in local currency. Click the item you are interested in to see more details, including the current bid both in local currency and in the currency from where it is sent. You can also use this currency converter.
Using PayPal
PayPal is a safe, secure way to pay for your items and the preferred payment method for most eBay buyers and sellers. PayPal lets you send payments securely online using a credit card or bank account. When you send a payment using PayPal, the recipient won't ever see your credit card or bank account information.
Postage and customs information
The cost of postage to your location is usually listed in the item description. If you find that postage costs are not shown, you’ll need to contact the seller to find out the postage costs. Buyers and sellers are responsible for meeting any customs and documentation requirements for postage to a country or region.
Managing risk
You can minimise your trading risk by following these suggestions:
Carefully review the seller’s Feedback rating and comments.
Consider using escrow services for expensive items.
Use PayPal as a payment method to minimise the risk of unauthorised use of your credit card or bank account.
Insure your items in case they are damaged in postage.
Learn more about tools for international trading.
