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eBay Shipping Guide

Canada Post has partnered with eBay™ Canada to make sending and receiving goods purchased online easier than ever. Here's a comprehensive guide to get you on your way.

Shipping goods sold on eBay … quickly and easily

Looking for an easy way to ship goods sold on eBay? We offer two convenient options for you to choose from:
  • eBay's Online Shipping tool - Canada Post and eBay have developed an easy-to-use solution that lets you create, purchase and print Canada Post shipping labels in just minutes-directly from your eBay account. Use in combination with the Flat Rate Box to make preparation even faster and easier.
  • Our extensive network of Post Offices - Visit any one of out 6,600 Post Offices to ship your goods sold on eBay.

Ship your way, right away

Choose from a wide range of shipping services to get your eBay items wherever they need to be, whenever they need to be there. Whether you're on a budget or you need guaranteed overnight delivery, Canada Post has you covered.

Take advantage of the Canada Post website to:

Convenience, simplicity and cost savings

Convenience is far from the only reason that shipping your eBay items with Canada Post makes so much sense. When you use eBay's Online Shipping tool to create, purchase and print shipping labels with Canada Post, you can also:

  • Track your packages directly from My eBay and have automated notification emails sent to you and your buyer
  • Have your buyer's address information automatically appear on your shipping labels, saving you time when you create your labels. And, you can print your shipping labels on any printer
  • Prepare basic customs forms online for International shipments
  • Receive pricing discounts of 8% when you ship your eBay item within Canada and 9% when you ship items to the United States or Internationally*
  • Access Flat Rate Box shipping labels, available exclusively to eBay sellers for items being shipped regionally or nationally within Canada, or to any destination in the United States.

*except Small Packet™ - USA and International, Air and Surface. Stated discounts represent an average savings on selected services.

How to print eBay labels

You can print Canada Post Shipping labels for eBay items using eBay's Online Shipping tool in one of two ways:

  • Click the "Print Shipping Labels" button on your My eBay page
  • Click the "Ship" button on your PayPal page

If you don't have an active eBay or PayPal account, you must first register for one. Create an account now for eBay or PayPal.

For more guidance on shipping, visit the Canada Post Shipping Zone on eBay for useful information that will help you every step of the way!

eBay Flat Rate Box - If it fits, it ships! (up to 5kgs)

Canada Post and eBay now offer a Flat Rate Box exclusively to eBay sellers. The new Flat Rate Box makes parcel preparation and shipping easier than ever and can save you time!

No more need to purchase packaging, measure the item and know the parcel's exact destination before posting a shipping rate. Three flat rates are available for shipping regionally or nationally within Canada, or to the United States.

Order your boxes** online and we'll ship them to you at any address in Canada. Then all you need to do is create, purchase and print a Flat Rate Box shipping label using eBay's Online Shipping Tool affix it to your Flat Rate Box and drop it off at any Post Office or in any Canada Post street letter box. It's that easy!

**A shipping and handling fee of $5.95 per bundle plus applicable taxes applies.
***Some exceptions and conditions apply. For complete terms and conditions, consult the Postal Services Information website at www.canadapost.ca/postalservices.