When you buy an international item, there are some important factors you need to consider to ensure a smooth transaction:

1. Converting currency
2. Placing bids
3. Making payment

Converting currency
The default Search and Listings pages will show international items in Canadian dollars. However, you can customize the display currency on this page by clicking on the "Customize Display" link to show the seller's specified currency (for example, British Pounds for items being sold from the U.K.). For additional conversion needs, use a Currency Conversion Calculator.

Placing bids
When bidding on international items or buying items:

• Review the Prohibited Articles list to ensure that you are not violating import/export restrictions.
• Remember that you must pay the amount agreed in the seller-specified currency for any auction you win/item you purchase. (Currency fluctuations may cause the price/value of the winning bid in your currency to change between the time of placing the bid and making payment.)

When paying for an international item:

• Remember that you must pay the seller the amount agreed in the seller-specified currency using the seller-specified payment method.
• If there is a faster/easier/safer payment alternative available to both you and the seller, for example paying in your own currency via PayPal, suggest it via email. However, be sensitive to seller preferences and be willing to use the seller-specified method.
• If no mutual electronic payment method exists, an international money order (available at most banks) is a good option to pay sellers.
• Don't forget to include shipping costs and any additional fees/taxes with the payment as specified in the item description or by the seller.