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UK Reseller Shipping Guides
Everything we have written about sending parcels as a UK seller, grouped by platform, courier and item. Each guide is checked against the courier's or marketplace's own pages and dated, and the tools below give instant answers when you just need a number.
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How shipping works on each marketplace and app — labels, deadlines, fees and protection.
TikTok Shop UK Shipping: How It Works for SellersTikTok Shop has become a serious sales channel for UK resellers, particularly for live selling and bundles, but its shipping rules are unlike Vinted's or eBay's. There are two shipping models, a per-parcel fee that comes out of your payout, a hard two-working-day dispatch deadline, and performance metrics that can freeze your funds if you miss it. This guide explains how each part works, using TikTok's own UK Seller Center policies as the source, and where the rules were still unclear in September 2026.Read guide Delivery on Gumtree: How to Post What You SellGumtree used to mean cash on the doorstep and a buyer with a van. Since 20 November 2025 it has also meant parcels: Delivery on Gumtree lets you sell fashion, kids' items, entertainment and home textiles to buyers anywhere in the UK, with Evri postage paid at checkout and the money held by a payment provider until the parcel arrives. This guide explains who qualifies, how the label works, when you get paid and where the service stops.Read guide Facebook Marketplace UK: How to Ship When There Are No LabelsFacebook Marketplace is the third most-used selling platform in the UK after Vinted and eBay, and it is the one with no shipping system. The 'checkout with shipping' and prepaid label features you read about in American guides have never been offered to UK sellers, and Meta stopped issuing prepaid labels for new US listings in February 2025 anyway. In the UK a Marketplace sale is either a collection in person or a private arrangement: you agree a price, take payment, buy your own postage and send. This guide covers how to do that without being scammed or losing the parcel.Read guide Vestiaire Collective: How Shipping Works for UK SellersVestiaire Collective is where UK resellers sell designer bags, shoes and clothing, and its shipping is unlike Vinted's or eBay's because most items are checked by Vestiaire before the buyer ever sees them. You get a prepaid label, you have seven days to use it, and where the parcel goes depends on the item's price. This guide explains the label, the deadline, authenticated versus direct shipping, how to pack a luxury item so it passes inspection, and how the money is released.Read guide StockX Shipping for UK Sellers: Deadlines, Labels and VerificationSelling trainers on StockX is nothing like selling them on Vinted. Every pair goes to a StockX verification centre before the buyer sees it, StockX gives you the label, and you have two business days to hand the parcel to the carrier. Get the packing wrong and the item fails verification; get the timing wrong and you pay a penalty. This guide covers the StockX process for UK sellers and the equivalent rules on GOAT, Laced and Klekt, which work the same way with different clocks.Read guide How to Ship Vinyl Records in the UKRecords are easy to sell and easy to ruin in the post. A 12" LP is thin, heavy for its size, splits at the seams if it slides inside its sleeve and warps if it sits in a hot van. Most vinyl changes hands on Discogs and eBay, where you buy your own postage, so this guide covers how to pack an LP or a 7" single properly, which Royal Mail format each one falls into, when InPost or Evri is cheaper, and the Discogs rules on shipping deadlines, fees and PayPal protection.Read guide Amazon UK Shipping for Small Sellers: FBM, Buy Shipping and the RulesAmazon is the biggest marketplace in the UK and the most demanding to ship for. A small seller can list on an Individual account for 75p an item, but from the first order Amazon expects same-day or next-day dispatch, tracking on almost every parcel and delivery inside a four-day promise — and it measures all of it. This guide explains the two ways to fulfil orders, how Buy Shipping labels work with Royal Mail, Evri and DPD, the performance thresholds that matter, and how returns are handled.Read guide Joybuy UK: How Delivery, Pick-Up and Returns Work — and Can You Sell on It?Joybuy arrived in the UK in March 2026 with an 'Amazon rival' label, a same-day delivery promise and a TV campaign, and within weeks it was the most downloaded shopping app in the country. Resellers keep asking two things about it: how its delivery and returns actually work, and whether it is somewhere they can sell. This guide answers both from Joybuy's own policies — including the part that matters most for this site's readers: as of September 2026 Joybuy is a retailer, not an open marketplace, and individuals cannot sell on it.Read guide How to Use InPost with eBay Simple Delivery (2026)InPost joined eBay's Simple Delivery programme in November 2025, and since the Yodel network became InPost in July 2026 it is the biggest out-of-home option on eBay. No printer, lockers open around the clock, and the buyer pays the same price as for any other courier. Here's exactly how to use it.Read guide Cheapest Courier Options for Depop UK SellersDepop gives UK sellers two ways to ship: Depop Shipping, which issues an Evri label the buyer pays for, and the 'Other' option, where you buy postage from any courier yourself. Which is cheapest depends on the parcel — and on whether you want the buyer or yourself to carry the cost. Here's how to ship on Depop as cheaply as possible without losing protection.Read guide Royal Mail vs Evri for Etsy UK SellersEtsy sells both Royal Mail and Evri labels inside the seller dashboard, so the question is not which one you can use but which one to pick for each order. Royal Mail is the default for international orders, buyer trust and anything valuable; Evri is often cheaper for heavier domestic parcels and has a 24/7 locker network. Here's how to decide.Read guide
Vinted
Lockers, labels, bundles and the carriers Vinted buyers can choose.
Vinted Bundles: How Shipping, Parcel Size and Discounts WorkA bundle is Vinted's way of letting a buyer take several items from your wardrobe in one order, with one payment and one parcel. Sellers like bundles because they clear stock and buyers like them because they pay one postage instead of three. The catch is the parcel: a bundle is heavier and bulkier than a single item, which changes the size tier, the carriers the buyer is offered and whether the parcel will fit the locker. This guide covers how bundles work end to end, from setting your discount to closing the locker door.Read guide InPost Locker Sizes for Vinted SellersSelling on Vinted and using InPost? Choosing the right locker size before you leave the house saves time and avoids failed drop-offs. Here's everything you need to know about InPost locker dimensions and which items fit in each size.Read guide Can You Drop Off Evri Parcels at InPost Lockers?One of the most common questions from UK resellers: can you take an Evri shipping label to an InPost locker? This question comes up constantly because many sellers use both couriers depending on the marketplace. Here's the definitive answer.Read guide InPost vs Evri for Vinted: Complete 2026 ComparisonInPost and Evri are the two main shipping options for Vinted sellers in the UK. Both have QR codes, both are relatively cheap — but they work very differently. Here's how to choose the right one for each sale.Read guide Vinted Labels: Printed vs QR Code — Which Do You Need?After a sale on Vinted, the first question is usually: do I need to print anything? The short answer in 2026 is no. Every carrier Vinted uses gives you a QR code in the app and by email, and Royal Mail has gone QR-only. Here's the breakdown for each carrier, including the one place you should never take a Vinted parcel.Read guide Vinted + Evri: ParcelShop Drop-Off GuideEvri is one of the main courier options on Vinted, especially for items that are too large for InPost lockers. Vinted generates an Evri QR code automatically — here's exactly how the drop-off process works.Read guide
eBay
Simple Delivery, InPost lockers and Royal Mail on eBay.
Royal Mail Small Parcel Guide for eBay SellersRoyal Mail is the most popular shipping method for eBay sellers in the UK. Understanding the size and weight limits for Small Parcels is essential for pricing your items correctly and avoiding surcharges. This guide covers everything you need to know for 2026.Read guide How to Use InPost Lockers for eBay ShippingeBay UK sellers can send small parcels through InPost lockers as part of Simple Delivery. Under Simple Delivery the buyer pays the same postage price whichever courier is used, so InPost's advantage is convenience: no printer, no queue, and lockers that are open around the clock. Here's how to use it.Read guide eBay: Evri vs Royal Mail – Which Courier Should You Use?Under eBay's Simple Delivery the buyer pays the same postage price whether the parcel travels with Evri, Royal Mail or InPost, so the choice between Evri and Royal Mail is about convenience, speed and cover rather than cost. Here's when each makes sense, and what happens to the price if you restrict your options.Read guide
Depop and Etsy
Depop Shipping, Etsy labels and choosing between Evri and Royal Mail.
Depop + Evri: Printed Label or QR Code?Depop used to leave sellers to arrange their own postage, which is why so many old guides say you need to buy an Evri label yourself. That changed with Depop Shipping: for UK sales Depop now generates an Evri label for you, and you can choose between a QR code and a printable version. Here's exactly how each option works.Read guide How to Ship Depop Orders with Royal MailDepop Shipping only issues Evri labels, so if you want to send a Depop order with Royal Mail you use the 'Other' option and arrange the postage yourself. That is often worth doing for thin items that qualify as a Large Letter, or for valuable pieces that deserve Special Delivery. Here's the complete guide.Read guide Etsy UK Shipping Options for SellersEtsy sells postage inside the seller dashboard: Royal Mail for UK and international orders, and Evri for UK domestic parcels. Both are bought in a couple of clicks with the address pre-filled, and Royal Mail labels bought on the website come with a QR code you can have printed at the Post Office. Here's how UK Etsy sellers handle shipping in 2026.Read guide
InPost lockers
Compartment sizes, what won't fit, what InPost won't carry, and fixes when the locker misbehaves.
What to Do When Your Parcel Is Too Big for an InPost LockerYou've walked to the InPost locker, scanned your QR code, the compartment opens — and the parcel doesn't fit. It's one of the most frustrating moments in reselling. Here's exactly what to do, and how to prevent it happening again.Read guide InPost QR Code Won't Scan? Here's How to Fix ItYou're standing at the InPost locker with your parcel ready to go, but the QR code on your phone just won't scan. Before you panic, try these proven fixes — most scanning issues have a simple solution.Read guide Sending Shoes via InPost Lockers – What You Need to KnowShoes are one of the top-selling items on Vinted, Depop and eBay. But can they actually fit in an InPost locker? The answer depends on the shoe type, packaging, and whether you include the box.Read guide InPost Locker Not Working? Troubleshooting StepsYou've arrived at the InPost locker only to find the screen is black, frozen, or displaying an error. Here's exactly what to do to get your parcel shipped without wasting more time.Read guide How to Find an InPost Locker Near YouInPost now has more than 16,000 lockers across the UK — outside supermarkets (Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's), at petrol stations, on retail parks and on high streets — plus around 4,000 InPost Shops. But how do you find the closest one and check if it has space? Here's the quick guide.Read guide What Items Can't You Send via InPost UK?Before dropping off at an InPost locker, it's worth knowing what you're not allowed to send. InPost has both prohibited items (never allowed) and restricted items (allowed with conditions). Sending prohibited items can result in your parcel being seized and your account suspended.Read guide How to Pack Your Parcel for an InPost LockerPackaging is the number-one reason parcels fail at InPost lockers. Too bulky, wrong shape, or a rigid box that doesn't compress — and the door won't close. Here's exactly how to pack to guarantee a successful drop-off.Read guide
Evri
ParcelShops, Evri lockers and QR-code drop-offs.
Evri Lockers: How to Send, Collect and Return Parcels 24/7Until recently the only way to hand a parcel to Evri was over a shop counter. That changed in 2026: Evri began rolling out its own automated lockers outside supermarkets and convenience stores, and its network now counts more than 11,000 ParcelShops and lockers combined. For resellers this matters because Evri lockers are open around the clock, print your label for free, and take parcels slightly bigger than an InPost Large compartment. This guide explains how they work, what fits, and when to use one instead of a ParcelShop or an InPost locker.Read guide How to Drop Off Parcels at Evri ParcelShopsEvri ParcelShops are located in thousands of convenience stores, newsagents and supermarkets across the UK. But how exactly does the drop-off process work? Here's what you need to know before you go.Read guide
Shipping specific items
Shoes, trainers, coats, dresses, books, records, fragile and high-value items.
How to Ship a Dress in the UKDresses are one of the most common items sold on Vinted, Depop and eBay, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Fold a summer dress flat and it will slide into the smallest, cheapest InPost compartment; box up a prom dress and it will not fit any locker at all. This guide covers how to pack a dress so it arrives uncreased, which courier and compartment to use for each type of dress, what it costs to send, and the size tier to choose when you list.Read guide How to Ship a Coat in the UK – Best Courier OptionsCoats are one of the trickiest items to ship as a reseller because they're bulky, heavy and hard to compress. Here's how to choose the right courier and pack your coat for successful delivery.Read guide Shipping Fragile Items – UK Reseller Packing GuideSelling ceramics, glassware, vintage items or electronics? Fragile items need extra care when shipping. A broken item means refunds, negative feedback and lost profits. Here's how to pack and ship fragile items safely.Read guide How to Ship Books in the UK – Cheapest Options for ResellersBooks are one of the most popular items for UK resellers, especially on eBay and Etsy. The good news: books are easy to ship because they're flat and predictable in size. The question is which courier gives you the best deal.Read guide How to Ship High-Value Items Safely in the UKSending something valuable — a designer bag, a collectible, a high-end phone? The standard courier you use for jeans or books probably won't give you enough protection. This guide covers which UK couriers offer the best compensation for high-value items, and what extra steps you should take before posting.Read guide How to Ship Trainers in the UKTrainers and sneakers are one of the most commonly sold items on Vinted, eBay and Depop — but getting the packaging right is tricky. Do they fit in an InPost locker? Should you keep the original box? This guide answers everything a UK reseller needs to know about shipping trainers cheaply and safely.Read guide
Comparisons
Couriers, prices, limits, labels and prohibited items side by side.
Cheapest Courier for UK Resellers (2026 Price Comparison)Shipping costs eat into reseller profits fast, but in 2026 the answer to 'which courier is cheapest' depends as much on who pays as on the parcel. On Vinted and eBay the buyer pays a price the marketplace sets; on Depop the buyer pays Depop's Evri tier; on Etsy and for your own postage you pay the courier's rate. Here's the verified price breakdown for UK resellers.Read guide Prohibited Items: What You Can't Send With UK CouriersBefore you pack, check whether your item is actually allowed — and whether it is covered. Each UK courier has its own prohibited list, and they differ more than most sellers expect: InPost bans anything with a battery, Evri refuses perfume, and Royal Mail accepts small quantities of both with the right packaging. This guide compares InPost, Evri and Royal Mail in one place (Yodel's rules now fall under InPost).Read guide
Platform guides
Every marketplace and app has its own labels, deadlines and protection. Pick the one you sell on.
Vinted shipping guide3 couriers · QR code (in-app)Depop shipping guide2 couriers · QR code (Evri via Depop Shipping)eBay shipping guide3 couriers · QR codeEtsy shipping guide2 couriers · Printable labelWhatnot shipping guide1 courier · Printable label (Whatnot-generated Royal Mail)Amazon shipping guide2 couriers · Printed label (Buy Shipping PDF — A4 or 4 × 6 thermal)Gumtree shipping guide1 courier · QR code (Evri ParcelShop or locker)TikTok ShopShip by TikTok vs Ship by Seller, fees and the 2-working-day ruleFacebook MarketplaceNo UK labels — how to post safely with PayPal and tracked postageAmazon for small sellersFBM vs FBA, Buy Shipping labels, handling time and returnsDelivery on GumtreeEvri label, the 7-day rule and how you get paidVestiaire CollectivePrepaid DHL label, 7 days, authenticated vs direct shippingStockX & sneaker platforms2 business days, prepaid UPS label, verification; GOAT, Laced, KlektDiscogs & vinyl recordsRecord mailers, Royal Mail formats and the 4-day ruleJoybuyJD.com's UK retailer — delivery, returns and why you can't sell there yet