Welcome to Episode 38 of the Craft Seller Success podcast – Sell To The World! Everything you need to think about before selling your crafts internationally.
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Welcome to the Craft Seller Success Podcast – helping craft sellers sell their crafts
Hi, I’m Deborah Richardson from Tin Teddy.
This is the Craft Seller Success podcast from Tin Teddy. Episode number Thirty-Eight – Sell To The World!
Introduction
Nowadays, it is easier than ever for a crafter to sell their products worldwide
Easier… but there are still things that need to be considered before taking the step of becoming an international trader. (Doesn’t that sound grand?)
Maybe you are considering expanding your reach to get more customers. Maybe you live in a small country and want to reach a bigger target market. Or maybe you feel your products would be perfect for the residents of somewhere overseas.
But…
Perhaps you are worried about the legalities and complexities of selling to other countries. Perhaps you are not sure how to actually go about it. Or perhaps you are not really sure if it is something that would be right for your small craft-selling business.
In this podcast, I am going to talk about the pros, and cons of selling outside your own country. What you need to know to help you decide whether this is something you want to do now, or in the future.
I will also go into some of the complexities, issues, problems and potential roadblocks that you may meet on the way. You may find that some of them are much easier to navigate than you had imagined.
So why might you want to start selling your crafts internationally?
Increase Your Potential Market
The rather obvious first answer to this question is you could greatly increase your potential market.
If you are in a small country, opening your sales to other countries may be a massive game-changer.
And if you are thinking you live in a big country, remember that even the United States is only about 5% of the world’s population!
This can be particularly important for those of you who are selling in a tight niche. And remember, smaller niches can often be far better for small craft sellers to concentrate on. See episode 16, An Expert in Your Niche for lots more on why this is.
There are some craft sellers who really can’t sell internationally or for whom the decision may not be wise (more on this later). For many crafters, it is a way to reach vastly more potential customers, for very little research and effort.
I have been selling internationally for many years. There is barely any extra work required for me to send my products over the sea than to my fellow British folk. I would say that around 50% of my current physical sales are international – that is a significant number!
Discover New Markets
The second reason you might want to consider selling your crafts internationally is new markets may be perfect for new product lines.
For example, let’s say you sell planners in the US, with American wildlife as a theme. Perhaps you could also do well with European sales, and European animal planners.
Sell Seasonal Items for Longer
A closely related reason is that seasons vary around the world!
So, if you sell knitted hats, gloves and scarves you will probably get your domestic sales in the autumn and winter months.
Then, during your summer months…. Well, not so many people want to buy cosy knitwear at this time of the year.
But open up sales to the other side of the planet, and you have a nice new audience. Who are shivering in their winter, and desperate for snuggly knits!
It’s Fun!
The final reason I would suggest for selling internationally is that it is fun! It is exciting to know that people all over the globe are enjoying YOUR handmade creations.
I greatly enjoy seeing all the different addresses my international customers have.
It is a big, exciting world out there. Is your little craft business ready to go exploring?
The Downsides of Selling Internationally
Ah, but we must also talk about the negatives of selling internationally. These are very important.
In the rest of the podcast, I will be discussing specific issues you may come across, and how to deal with those that your business model can.
Here are 8 potential issues you may have:
1 Selling internationally will require some research upfront.
Hopefully, I will be able to answer many of your questions in this podcast. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own business. So you need to be sure you have checked the things you need before you launch into the wide world.
But don’t worry, for many craft sellers, it will be surprisingly straightforward.
2 Some products may not be suitable for selling internationally.
There are some types of crafted products that can’ no’t be imported into other countries. For example, many countries will not allow the import of plants.
If you sell plants, seeds or any sort of foodstuffs then you need to be very careful to check that every country you wish to sell in allows them to be imported. If you don’t, and a customer buys, the product could be destroyed by customs when it arrives at the destination.
And this will result in you refunding an angry, disappointed customer – and potentially further legal action.
It is not a good business model at all.
Other products that may be difficult to sell abroad include: toys and children’s products, bath and beauty products, candles, wooden products and things to do with smoking or drug use. The products may not be allowed into some countries or may require specific testing and/or labelling.
There will be more on some of these later on.
Important – Be sure that any liability insurance you have for your products covers selling to other countries!
3 The legalities may be hard to comply with, or complicated.
As we will discuss later in the podcast, some countries require you to take specific action before you can sell to their residents. This may be quite easy to comply with But some examples are very difficult for the average small craft seller to do. Or too expensive to justify doing.
4 It can be harder to sell abroad due to higher postage and tariffs etc
When someone buys something from overseas, they usually expect that the postage will be more than when they buy from a local supplier.
Importing from another country may also incur customs and other taxes for the buyer. A hot topic at the time of writing this podcast is new tariffs being put on products sent to the USA from other countries.
Remember that the customer usually pays these, not you.
If your products are rather generic, and similar items are available in other countries, you may find it hard to get people to pay these extras to buy yours in particular.
But if your products are unique or unusual, then you may still have plenty of international customers. Even though my own physical products are very low-priced, I still get overseas customers who are happy to pay more in postage than the product price, because I am the only person who sells this particular item – and they really want it!
5 Longer shipping times
We live in an age where many shoppers want, and expect superfast delivery.
Hand-made crafted items can take a while to make, and having to wait days or weeks for shipping on top of that can seem unbearable for some customers.
As long as you have made your estimated shipping times clear up-front, and the customer is aware that you are in a different country, problems from this will hopefully be minimal.
But even with the best attempts to make all this clear, you may still get a customer who is angry that their item is taking “too long” to get to them.
6 A higher risk of lost or damaged parcels
Parcels sometimes get lost, or damaged, during shipping. This is just a fact of life.
The further the parcel has to go, and the more different organizations are handling it, the higher this chance may be.
And some countries do not have the reliable postal services that you may be used to.
7 Risk of losing more money for returns
Accepting returns is a powerful part of customer service. And a legal requirement for many sellers (more on this in a minute).
But if you are legally required to refund in full for a return, doing so for an international order is going to cost you more than for a domestic one.
The increase in postage may make potential returns or refunds from overseas seem rather daunting.
Most craft sellers get very few return requests. If you have described your products carefully, and your items are well-made, then you are unlikely to get many.
Some business models, though, do have a much higher potential for returns. In particular, if you sell any sort of clothing.
If it is likely that you will get returns for items that don’t fit, you may feel that selling internationally is not going to be economically viable for you.
Having very clear sizing details may help, but for many clothing sellers, a few returns now and then is to be expected, and needs to be taken into consideration.
8 Concerns over communications
Dealing with customers in countries that don’t speak the same language or languages as yourself can be a little daunting.
Luckily, many craft businesses don’t need to communicate much with customers. There are numerous tools to allow us to show our product listings to people who speak different languages.
More on this later on.
So What do you Need to Know When Selling Your Crafts Internationally?
OK so now you have thought about the benefits and potential problems with selling your craft products internationally, let’s look in more detail at some of the things you need to do to keep your business legal, safe and profitable!
The Legal Stuff
As previously mentioned, some countries have legal restrictions on what can be imported.
It is your responsibility to know what laws apply to your products and the countries you intend to ship to.
Luckily, the internet makes it easy to search for this information online.
You can also join groups on Etsy, Reddit, Facebook etc for sellers of your particular product types. There you can ask questions, and find out more about selling internationally in your own niche.
You may be allowed to sell something in your own country – this doesn’t automatically mean it is OK in another.
There are some products that may have issues when sold to other countries. These include items such as – drug paraphernalia, pornography, political or religious satire, health-related products, items that include explosive or volatile components and items that may potentially be seen as inciting hatred.
Many countries also have laws about sending certain items through the postal service, such as cigarette lighters with fluid in them, corrosive or toxic materials etc. Of course, many of these may well be banned from your domestic postal system too!
You may still be able to sell them but through a courier service. This is something you need to look into before offering your products for sale.
There are also legal issues in some places with importing banknotes, coins or postal stamps.
And then there are some things that are prohibited from entering other countries, such as…
Animal parts – including fur, eggs, bones etc
Human remains – including cremated remains that a customer may have sent to you in the first place.
Illegal goods – such as counterfeits, copyright or trademark infringing products, drugs and so on.
There are also a few surprising ones.
Some countries do not allow the importation of fine jewels without special paperwork. Gold, silver and other precious metals may also require certification in some places.
This leads me to the next area you need to look at…
Labelling requirements
Many countries have legal requirements for the labelling of certain types of craft products. Please note that what follows is not an exhaustive list. You must check for your products.
Bath and beauty products – you may need to have the weight, manufacturer’s details and ingredients on the label. It is a good idea to put the ingredients in the product’s listing anyway – many people have allergies etc. Be sure you have checked the requirements for the country/countries you are selling to – and, of course, your own country.
Candles – these can have a lot of regulations around them as they are, of course, a potentially very hazardous product.
Sellers to and from the EU and UK, for example, need a CLP- compliant label on all candles sold.
Toys and other products for babies and children may well require specific testing and labelling. The USA, EU, UK and Australia are just some of the many countries that this applies to.
These are all laws that tend to be taken very seriously, so you should too.
Some countries have labelling requirements for precious metals such as gold and silver or require documentation for precious metals and/or gemstones.
For example, UK jewellery sellers must have their handmade silver, gold and platinum jewellery hallmarked if it is over a certain weight.
Remember that failure to have the correct labelling on your products could result in customs destroying them. You are going to have a very upset customer, and there could also be legal ramifications.
Posting your Crafts Internationally
So let’s look at some of the possible issues you may encounter when posting outside your own country – and some ways to lessen these issues.
Your own country may require you to add something to your postage labels or customs labels. You will need to check up on this.
Logically, the further your parcel has to travel, the longer it is likely to take. Your postal service provider will probably have guidelines on average travel times to different places – be sure you have had a look at these before setting any shipping estimates for your customers.
As well as distance, the type of terrain can affect post. Sending a parcel from one major city to another is often much faster than sending to a remote village, even if the village is technically closer to you.
Many cities will have daily postal services, but in some locations, such as small islands, there are weekly or even monthly parcel deliveries.
Before you start selling internationally, have a think about how you will handle customers who complain that their parcel hasn’t reached them in what they consider to be a decent time.
If your postal service offers it, you may want to get tracking on all international orders. Whilst it is not always accurate, it can often help you see where a parcel is, and reassure your customer that it is still on its way.
Check out what other options your local postal services have for things like recorded and signed for services. Especially if you are selling high-value products!
Most postal services work out the price of postage based on the location of the recipient, weight of the parcel and/or the dimensions of the parcel. The contents can also affect the price.
I strongly recommend you invest in a scale so you can weigh your parcels. You don’t need an expensive dedicated postal scale. I use a cheap set of digital kitchen scales from my local supermarket.
I have a second set of kitchen scales – there are links to these at the bottom of the podcast. They are perfect as an economical way to check the postage of small parcels.
Remember that when you are ready to post your products, there will be packaging on them, which will add a little to the weight.
You may want to check out episode 30 of the podcast, Shipping, Postage and Delivery for Craft Sellers. There is lots of informaton there on ways to potentially save on your postage costs.
Selling internationally usually needs the addition of a customs form on the parcel. The exact form needed will of course differ depending on where you, and your customer, are located.
Please note that you MUST fill in the customs form accurately.
You may get customers who ask you to put a lower value for the product on the customs form. They do this because they hope to avoid local import taxes or tariffs that are based on value. Or they may ask you to mark the product as a gift.
But it is illegal to do this in most countries. Plus, if you do this and the parcel is damaged, you will not be able to claim the real value in insurance.
For all customs forms, you must put the correct retail value, and mark it as merchandise (or the equivalent).
You may also need to briefly describe what the parcel contains. Be accurate, but be careful here.
If you sell bath bombs, do not say that! I have heard of sellers who have had their parcels destroyed because of the word “bomb”! You can call them “bath products” and still be accurate – and safer.
If you sell costume jewellery, put that. Don’t put “fine jewellery” or something because you think it sounds better. A parcel marked “costume jewellery” is far less likely to be stolen during its postal journey. Or held up by customs.
There is often advice on this stuff in groups on Etsy, Reddit etc for different product niches.
Most craft sellers recommend using postal insurance on international orders. Remember that it is your responsibility to decide whether to get this, not your customers. You can choose to pass the cost to your customers when they buy the product. But you shouldn’t give them a choice about it.
Postal insurance protects you, the seller. Your customer is always entitled to a replacement or full refund if your product doesn’t reach them safely.
Packaging Your Products for International Journeys
Now let’s talk about packaging your products up to go on an adventure to foreign climes.
The first rule of product packaging, no matter where you are sending it, is safety.
By this, I mean both the safety of the product and the safety of the recipient!
For most sellers, the packaging you use for domestic products will work for international sales too – after all, I assume you wrap your products safely already.
But the further an item is going to go, the more possibility it will be handled roughly or get buried under a pile of other things.
And not all countries may have as conscientious postal workers as your own.
If you sell very delicate products, double-check how you package them before sending them off overseas. There are some products that really may be too much trouble to be worth selling internationally.
Double-check that any packaging material, such as foam peanuts, is allowed into the country you are selling to. I have once or twice heard of this being a problem for sellers.
Be extra sure that there are no areas of the parcel that could get caught in machinery, or that could have machinery caught in them. Again, this is something that you should be doing for domestic post too.
Check if there are any specific rules regarding how you label the parcel.
In some countries, sellers are required to put copies of the receipt or invoice on the outside of the parcel, in a clear envelope.
Details of this sort of thing can be found on sites like Etsy and your local postal service site.
If the address that your customer has supplied is in a different language to your own, be extra careful when copying it to your parcel – copy/paste and print it out if you can.
Many marketplaces offer their own postal labels and will fill this information in for you.
Your local postal service may also have this feature and may allow you to link to your marketplace or standalone craft-selling shop, so again you can import the details without the risk of copying them wrongly.
Local Issues
When selling to somewhere far away from where we ourselves live, we have to take into account that some conditions may differ – and affect our products and postage.
This is true if you are selling to the other side of your own country too if you live in a big country!
First up is seasonal and weather conditions.
There is lots of info on sending products to hot places in podcast episode 37, Crafting in Hot Weather.
Postal Delays
Be aware that your recipient’s country may be having postal delays due to weather conditions. Whilst your customer is probably more aware of this than you would be, it is worth bearing in mind if they message you about postal delays.
Natural Disasters and Wars
Sending products to areas that are experiencing natural disasters or wars can cause significant postal delays and more lost parcels. You may wish to stop selling to these areas until the situation is more stable.
Again, the customer is usually going to be very aware that they are in a more complex area, but if you can keep abreast of such situations for the countries you ship to, it can help to be forewarned.
Customer Service
If you are going to be selling internationally, there are a few little things you can do that may make things easier, and attract more sales – as well as leading to happier customers.
Be sure that your products and descriptions are relevant for all the countries you intend to sell to.
For example, if you are selling out of the USA, metric measurements are rather a must. Yes, your potential customer could look up a conversion – but if you do it for them, you may swing the sale.
If you sell finance products such as spreadsheets, can people use them for different currencies, tax systems etc? If not, be sure you clearly say so, or you will get international buyers who are upset!
If your product includes content that is only relevant to your particular country, be sure you make this very clear. For example, a bird-spotting chart that has US birds on it isn’t going to be much use in a French classroom.
Don’t forget that even countries that use English can have relevant differences.
For example, if you sell products that say the American “mom” on them, you may want to add a variation with “mum” for those countries that use that instead.
For any products that are educational or for children, you need to specify if the language uses US, UK or other terminology.
Anyone selling knitting or crochet patterns must tell visitors whether the patterns have US, UK, Japanese or whatever terminology they use. I also recommend saying whether the pattern uses written instructions or diagrams, or both, as “the norm” varies in different countries.
Clothing sizes are classified differently around the world. You need to give the sizes for whichever countries you sell to.
Be aware that the international standard sizes for paper are A4, A3 etc. These are indeed used by most of the world. However, the United States more commonly uses a slightly different standard – Letter, Legal etc. Ideally, you need to test whether your printables work ok with both. Or you need to VERY clearly tell your visitors which you are using. Suggesting they select “Fit to page” when printing may often fix conversion issues. This is something to experiment with before selling internationally.
Remember that some things that are the standard in your country, may not be in another place.
So whilst your handmade light switch covers may fit most US light switches, they probably won’t fit a British or German light switch. I personally recommend setting such products to only sell in the countries you KNOW they will work properly with. Or be extra careful telling visitors what it works with.
If you are selling on Etsy, visitors can choose what language they see the site’s text in. So your listings will be converted automatically (and usually pretty accurately).
Etsy packaging slips are also printed in the language that the customer has chosen. As well as their chosen currency.
If you are selling your crafts internationally on your own website or a marketplace that doesn’t do this, you may want to create receipt templates in the languages of countries you regularly sell to.
Even if your shop is totally in English, so you could probably assume that your customer must understand that language to have been able to purchase – a receipt in their own language may be seen as a nice customer service touch.
Be careful if you are selling to other countries, if you sell products with slogans or saying on them. Something that may be amusing to you could be seen as offensive to someone else.
I have an Australian friend who once wore a t-shirt with a word on it that he thought was a mild expletive, funny and not offensive. However, here in the UK, the word in question is usually considered to be a hard-core swear word. It is definitely not something that one wears on a t-shirt. He got rather an ear-bending when he wore it to his workplace. He will not be wearing that again in the UK!
Be aware that your customers may be using English as a second (or third, fourth etc) language. Their questions or responses to you may seem brusk or even a little rude. It is safest to be charitable and try to assume that they don’t intend any offence.
There are software options to translate from other languages to your own, which you may want to use to help you. Google Translate is probably the most well-known of these.
Please note that sometimes translation software gets things a little wrong, especially with very informal language. It may translate a saying literally or pick the wrong meaning of a word that has many.
If you are translating into a customer’s native language, it is often good practice to include a sentence like “Please forgive any errors, I am using Google Translate to translate my message to you.” at the start.
And of course, bear in mind that your customers may be doing the same thing when communicating with you. So their English may seem a little “off” because of this.
Always treat your customers politely and respectfully.
Selling to the EU, UK and More
I am now going to talk about selling to the EU because this is an area that causes many sellers worry. Some of these laws apply to the UK and Schengen area.
Even if you don’t intend to sell to the EU, some of this stuff may apply to other countries, now or in the future.
GDPR Privacy Laws
Every crafter that sells from or to the EU or UK must have a GDPR-compliant privacy policy on view in their shop. The policy basically just says that you only store the customer’s details for the purposes of fulfilling their order and that you aren’t going to sell or give them away etc.
You can get templates from the main marketplace sites such as Etsy, Amazon or Folksy. A quick search online will bring up many more. You just add in your particular details, then add the policy to your shop.
There is a special place for the privacy policy on Etsy and Folksy shops.
The GDPR laws also cover things such as you can’t send people marketing unless they have specifically signed up for it.
Even if you don’t sell to the EU, having the GDPR privacy policy may reassure your potential customers that you handle their data responsibly. Something that many people are concerned about nowadays.
Seller Details
Another legal requirement for selling to or from the EU and UK is to have the full, physical address of the business clearly on display on your website or shop. It does have to be a physical address, you can’t use a PO Box for this.
I have often seen craft sellers worrying about this law because they trade from home and don’t want to give out their home address.
It is law, so not optional. If you don’t want to use your home address, you need to find another physical address to legally trade from. Usually, this would be renting a studio, office or similar to form your business address.
If you sell very high-value products such as high-end jewellery then this may be worth doing.
For most small craft sellers, it shouldn’t really cause any issues.
On my own website, I do have a notice that I am an online seller, and can’t sell in person from my home address – this may be something you also wish to add.
EORI and IOSS numbers (and that scary VAT stuff)
Anyone selling to the EU needs to add their EORI numbers to international parcels. It is easy to register and get a free EORI number.
It is designed to help speed up customs procedures.
And if you are selling to the EU or UK, you need to collect VAT (Value Added Tax) from your customer, which then needs to be paid to the country your customer lives in.
Etsy and some other marketplace sites will do this for you, which makes it very easy!
All you need to do is add Etsy’s IOSS number to your products.
IMPORTANT – The IOSS number must be added to the postal label in a digital format. If you buy your postage from Etsy, it will automatically be added for you.
If you are selling on your own website and not set up to collect it yourself, your customer will have to pay the VAT when the product arrives in the EU or UK. They will also have to pay a handling fee. It is important to warn them about this. With most big companies now adding the VAT automatically, your customers aren’t likely to expect to have to pay it later. If you don’t clearly warn them, you WILL get very unhappy customers at some point.
EU VAT is a pretty complex subject, and I am not an expert. If you are selling to the EU and you don’t use a marketplace like Etsy that handles it for you, you MUST research this properly.
Please note that this VAT has nothing to do with the VAT that EU and UK sellers pay Etsy, Printify and other service providers. Nor is it related to whether your business is over the threshold whereby you have to register to always collect VAT.
If you don’t have the IOSS number in place, your customer may be asked to pay VAT (again) and a handling fee. They will not be well pleased!
Packaging Laws
Some EU countries have introduced packaging laws. These mean that anyone who wants to sell items to those countries from elsewhere must register in advance.
Registration usually has a financial cost. This money goes to offset the environmental effects of the imported items’ packaging.
You need to double-check whether any countries you intend to sell to have these packaging laws, and then decide whether you wish to register, or, if not, don’t sell to that country.
Some of the countries have a threshold before the requirement to register kicks in – and as a small craft seller, you may be well under that.
It is pretty straightforward to register for Germany and France, but for some other countries, it is pretty difficult.
For example, Spain is significantly more expensive, and Greece requires you to have a representative in Greece to handle it for you.
As the list of EU countries that do this, and the exact requirements for each country vary, you will need to check up on this.
Again, there are often discussions and advice on the Etsy forums and craft-selling subReddits.
Please note, that if you sell to a country with packaging laws, without registering, your parcel may be refused entry into the country. There are fines and other penalties associated with these laws too.
And remember that many other countries have trade agreements with the EU, saying that their citizens will abide by these laws when selling to the EU. So breaking these laws can also be breaking the laws of your own country – please don’t assume that just because you don’t live in the EU, you don’t need to take these things seriously.
Returns Policy Requirements
Any items sold to or from the EU (or the UK) that are not perishable, digital or customised must have a returns policy.
Currently, the minimum returns window is 14 days from receipt of the product for the customer to notify the seller that they would like to make a return. Then a further 14 days for them to actually send the item back.
This makes 28 days.
Etsy doesn’t offer 28 days as an option. So if you use Etsy to sell to the EU or UK, you need to use the 30-day option to comply.
Please note that “customised” has a legal definition.
Customised means that the product is unique to the customer buying it.
Made-to-order is not the same as customised. Made-to-order is not exempt from the legal requirement to offer returns.
If your customer picks from drop-down menus to decide the colour, size and/or specs of the product, then you make it, that is made to order.
It is only custom if the customer has asked you to do something that is specific to them. Such as adding their name, making it in a colour that you don’t usually offer, or changing the usual design in some way.
In other words, bespoke items that would be hard, or impossible, to resell if they were returned.
Perishable items are things like food and plants.
And finally, we have GPSR which is a new law around the safety of products sold online.
Basically, if you are selling most physical products, and digital products to the EU, you now need to have a representative in the EU and must put certain safety information in the descriptions for all the products.
EU residents can be their own representatives.
The GPSR law requires you to do all this BEFORE you offer any products to EU countries. It is technically illegal to offer items to EU countries without it.
I am not going to go into the GPSR requirements any more here, as it varies depending on what you sell, and I personally don’t sell to the EU.
If you want to sell to the EU, you need to do some research on this subject. Again, it is law.
Please note – if you sell on Etsy, you can now easily opt out of selling to the EU. This used to be very difficult for some sellers, but there are now much easier checkboxes to use.
And please note – Northern Ireland is not part of the EU (it is part of the UK). But is affected by the GPSR laws. If you sell to the UK and don’t want to do the necessary GPSR requirements, you must opt out of selling to Northern Ireland. Again, Etsy have now made this easy to do, including for UK sellers.
Conclusion
Selling your crafts internationally can definitely bring many benefits to a small craft seller. And for many of you, it will probably be painless to expand your shipping horizons to one or two more countries.
But for some craft sellers, it would be a lot harder to sell internationally. As it may be, if you really want to sell to some particular countries.
Be sure you consider the things that could affect your particular business model.
I have tried hard to ensure this information is accurate at the time of writin. But things often do change, so please double-check the legalities for yourself.
Please share your hints on trading internationally on this post!
And that’s it until next time, happy internatnional trading!
The Craft Seller Success Podcast from Tin Teddy.
Featuring Deborah Richardson
Original music by Matthew French
Links to Reccomended Kitchen Scales on Amazon
Here are links to kitchen scales on Amazon. I have some of these scales, and they are reliable, and very good value.
They are perfect for weighing small parcels to work out the shipping costs.
The links are affiliate links, so if you were to buy from them, I may get a small commission from Amazon for sending custom their way. This is at no extra cost to yourself. Thank you.
Basic Kitchen Scales on Amazon.com
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