You can offer multiple postage options, such as express delivery, or overseas postage, and can include options that are more expensive than the maximum postage cost.
However, you'll need to offer at least one affordable postage option to buyers that is within the limit and it must include all postage costs, such as handling and insurance.
You won't be able to list your item if you don't include at least one postage cost that is less than or equal to the maximum cost.
How maximum postage costs are determined
The maximum postage costs are based on factors like Royal Mail postage prices, our own data showing what sellers are charging, comparisons with other online shopping sites, and what buyers tell us is reasonable.
We regularly revise the limits to reflect changes to postage prices using Royal Mail rates as a reference. We'll always give you plenty of warning via our announcement board - opens in new window or tab before changing the limits, or introducing maximum limits in new categories.
When buyers think that postage costs on eBay are too high they may make their purchases somewhere else. Having an option within the maximum postage cost helps buyers find items with reasonable postage and can help you sell more items.
Tip
The maximum postage and packaging costs apply for all items listed on eBay.co.uk, even if you're not a UK seller.
Maximum postage costs by category
We chose these categories because online buyers generally expect reasonable postage charges – if not free – when buying these types of items. The limits help ensure that eBay sellers remain competitive and prevents buyers from being charged excessive postage costs.
The table below shows the maximum postage costs for the Books, DVDs & Movies, Music, and Video Games categories.
Books, Comics & Magazines:
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| Accessories | £5.00 |
| Antiquarian & Collectable | £9.50 |
| Audio Books | £5.00 |
| Children & Young Adults | £9.50 |
| Collections & Lots | £9.50 |
| Comics | £9.50 |
| Fiction | £9.50 |
| Magazines | £11.50 |
| Non-Fiction | £9.00 |
| Textbooks & Education | £9.50 |
Computers/Tablets & Networking
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| Manuals & Guides | £9.50 |
| Cables & Connectors | £9.50 |
| Laptop & Desktop Accessories | £11.00 |
| Printer Ink & Cartridges | £11.00 |
| Printer Paper & Accessories | £10.50 |
Films & TV:
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| Storage & Media Accessories | £9.50 |
| DVDs & Blu-rays | £5.00 |
| Film Memorabilia | £9.50 |
| Other Formats | £9.50 |
| TV Memorabilia | £9.50 |
| VHS Tapes | £5.00 |
Sound & Vision
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| Multipurpose Batteries & Power | £9.50 |
| MP3 Player Accessories | £11.00 |
| TV Accessories | £10.50 |
Music:
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| Storage & Media Accessories | £9.50 |
| Cassettes | £3.50 |
| CDs | £3.50 |
| Music Memorabilia | £9.50 |
| Other Formats | £9.50 |
| Records | £9.50 |
Cameras & Photography:
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| Digital Camera Batteries | £4.50 |
| Digital Camera Chargers | £4.50 |
| Film Photography | £10.50 |
| Film Camera Accessories | £10.00 |
| Manuals & Guides | £5.00 |
| Memory Cards | £5.00 |
| Memory Card Readers & Adapters | £5.00 |
Video Games & Consoles:
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| Accessories | £9.50 |
| Consoles | £26.00 |
| Games | £3.50 |
| Gaming Merchandise | £9.50 |
| Other Video Games & Consoles | £9.50 |
Mobile Phones & Communication
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| Home Phones & Accessories | £9.50 |
| Mobile & Smart Phones | £9.50 |
| Mobile Phone & PDA Accessories | £9.50 |
| Other Phones | £9.50 |
| Ringtones, Logos & Software | £3.50 |
| Sim Cards & Readers | £2.50 |
| Vintage Phones | £9.50 |
Clothes, Shoes & Accessories
| Sub-category | Current maximum P&P cost |
| All Clothing & Accessories | £9.50 |
| Coats | £11.00 |
| All Shoes Categories | £11.00 |
| Bundles | £11.00 |
Large, heavy, or multiple items
Your buyer is charged actual postage cost based on the package information you provide, the service you select, and the buyer's location. Review our eBay delivery postage rates - opens in new window or tab to see how much it will cost to send your item.
Selling internationally
If your eBay account is registered in the UK and you're listing directly on eBay.com, you're required to specify a postage cost within the specified limit for the category.