Help: Delivery methods
Your preferred delivery methods display in your ad and buyers consider these options when deciding whether or not to buy or bid for your item.
Quick tips
- Offer several delivery options
Helps to ensure as many people as possible can receive your item, and may therefore increase your chances of making a sale.
- Outline your delivery terms
Add your own delivery terms to your ad so that buyers are aware of these before purchasing your item.
- Options that supply ‘proof of delivery’
Receiving confirmation of delivery may help to avoid complications with the buyer.
Delivery methods you can offer
Provide any of the following delivery methods selling with Buy Now or Auctions.
Buyer to pick up |
The buyer collects the item from you personally. |
I will deliver locally |
You deliver the item to the buyer at an agreed location. |
Buyer can contact me to make arrangements |
Agree on a delivery arrangement that suits you and the buyer.
You are then free to get in touch and arrange delivery of the item. |
Australia Post™ regular |
Standard Australia Post™ service.
For details on postage costs, and estimated delivery times to a specific location, check Australia Post™’s Postage Assessment Calculator. |
Australia Post™ Express |
Australia Post™ service for packages of up to 20kg.
For details on postage costs, look at Australia Post™’s Postage Assessment Calculator. |
Australia Post™ registered |
A secure Australia Post™ service when you’re selling expensive or precious items.
You also have the option to:
More details including postage costs, are available by checking Australia Post™’s Postage Assessment Calculator. |
Courier |
A door-to-door service. |
Other |
After contact details are exchanged, you can make alternative shipping or delivery arrangements with the buyer. |

