Postage comparison

Compare eBay labels with Australia Post before you send.

Estimate the eBay label against Australia Post retail or MyPost Business bands, then see which option protects your postage margin.

Compare postage Read the postage guide

eBay estimate Band 4-equivalent rates

eBay label presets use the Band 4 style discount shown in eBay's own calculator.

MyPost selector Compare your own band

Switch from standard retail through to Band 5 to see when MyPost catches up.

Margin check See overcharge or shortfall

Compare what the buyer pays with the label and packaging cost.

Your parcel

Compare the same parcel both ways

Start with a common reseller parcel estimate. eBay is estimated at Band 4-equivalent pricing; Australia Post changes with your selected MyPost band and zone.

Parcel estimate Small accessories, trading cards, light tops or soft items.

Postage service Australia Post / MyPost band Charging zone

$0-$49 in the last 4 weeks, or up to $499 in the last 12 months.

Postage charged to buyer $ eBay label quote $ Australia Post quote $ Packaging and materials $

Rates are planning examples from the July 2026 MyPost Business guide for domestic parcels up to 5kg. eBay is estimated as Band 4-equivalent pricing, so always confirm the final live eBay quote before posting.

How to use it

Postage is a margin decision, not just an admin task

Compare the live quote, the packaging cost and the buyer-facing postage before you lower your item price.

Use the live eBay label quote

eBay can show discounted postage rates for calculated postage and can upload tracking when you buy the label through eBay.

Compare own packaging and flat-rate satchels

A large light item can be cheaper as own packaging, while a heavy compact item may suit flat-rate packaging.

Watch the buyer total

A low item price with high postage can feel worse to buyers than a slightly higher item price with clearer postage.

Next step

Already listing on eBay?

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Questions

Postage comparison FAQs

Is an eBay postage label always cheaper than Australia Post?

No. It depends on the live eBay label quote, your MyPost Business band, the parcel weight, packaging and destination. This tool presets eBay as a Band 4-equivalent estimate because eBay can show that style of discount in its postage calculator examples.

Which Australia Post band should I choose?

Choose the MyPost Business band that matches your recent Australia Post spend. Band 0 is standard retail pricing, while Bands 1 to 5 reflect increasing MyPost Business volume discounts.

Why should eBay sellers compare postage before listing?

Postage affects both profit and conversion. If the buyer pays less postage than the label and packaging cost, the difference comes out of your margin.

Does this include eBay or Depop marketplace fees?

No. This tool focuses on postage and packaging only. Use Listalong's eBay vs Depop fee calculator when you want to compare full marketplace take-home.

Can I use an Australia Post satchel with own packaging?

In many label flows, own packaging is the postage option you choose, not necessarily a rule that the physical satchel must be plain. You still need to enter accurate packed weight and compare the valid options shown at checkout.

Useful references: eBay postage calculator and MyPost Business .