You can offer multiple shipping options, such as expedited, overnight, or flat rate freight, including options that are more expensive than the maximum shipping cost.
However, you’ll need to offer at least one affordable shipping option to buyers that is within the limit; it must include all shipping costs, such as handling and required insurance.
You won't be able to list your item if you don't include at least one shipping cost that is less than or equal to the maximum cost.
How maximum shipping costs are determined
Maximum shipping costs are based on what sellers are charging for shipping (according to recent transaction data) and what buyers say they consider reasonable.
When buyers think that shipping costs on eBay are too high, they may make their purchases somewhere else. Having a maximum shipping cost helps buyers find items with reasonable shipping and can help you sell more items.
Maximum shipping costs by category
The table below shows the maximum shipping costs for the Books, DVDs & Movies, Music, and Video Games categories.
Books & Magazines:
| Subcategory | Description | Maximum shipping cost |
| Accessories | Address Books | $20.00 |
| Blank Diaries & Journals | $20.00 | |
| Book Covers | $20.00 | |
| Book Plates | $20.00 | |
| Bookmarks | $25.00 | |
| Other | $20.00 | |
| Antiquarian & Collectible | Antiquarian & Collectible | $25.00 |
| Audiobooks | Audiobooks | $20.00 |
| Catalogs | Catalogs | $30.00 |
| Children's Books | Children's Books | $20.00 |
| Cookbooks | Cookbooks | $20.00 |
| Fiction Books | Fiction Books | $20.00 |
| Magazine Back Issues | Magazine Back Issues | $25.00 |
| Nonfiction Books | Nonfiction Books | $20.00 |
| Other | Other | $20.00 |
| Textbooks, Education | Textbooks, Education | $20.00 |
| Wholesale & Bulk Lots | Audiobooks | $35.00 |
| Books > Up to 5 Items | $20.00 | |
| Books > 6–10 Items | $25.00 | |
| Books > 11–50 Items | $30.00 | |
| Books > 51–100 Items | $35.00 | |
| Books > 101–500 Items | $40.00 | |
| Books > More than 500 Items | $45.00 | |
| Magazines | $35.00 | |
| Other | $35.00 |
Movies & TV:
| Subcategory | Description | Maximum shipping cost |
| DVD & Blu-ray Discs | DVD & Blu-ray Discs | $20.00 |
| Film Stock | Film | $40.00 |
| Laserdiscs | Laserdiscs | $25.00 |
| Other Formats | Other Formats | $20.00 |
| UMDs | UMDs | $20.00 |
| VHS Tapes | VHS Tapes | $30.00 |
Music:
| Subcategory | Description | Maximum shipping cost |
| Audio Media Accessories | Audio Media Accessories | $25.00 |
| Cassettes | Cassettes | $25.00 |
| CDs | CDs | $25.00 |
| Other Formats | Other Formats | $25.00 |
| Vinyl Records | Vinyl Records | $40.00 |
| Wholesale Lots | Cassettes | $40.00 |
| Other Formats | $40.00 |
Video Games:
| Subcategory | Description | Maximum shipping cost |
| Video Games | Video Games | $20.00 |
| Consoles | Video Game Console | $50.00 |
| Accessories |
Accessory Bundles | $40.00 |
| Batteries | $20.00 | |
| Cables & adapters | $20.00 | |
| Bags, Skins & Travel Cases | $25.00 | |
| Chargers & Charging Docks | $25.00 | |
| Controllers & Attachments | $25.00 | |
| Cooling Devices | $25.00 | |
| Faceplates, Decals & Stickers | $25.00 | |
| Hard Drives | $25.00 | |
| Headsets | $25.00 | |
| Keyboards & Keypads | $25.00 | |
| Memory Cards & Expansion Pack | $20.00 | |
| Motion Sensors & Cameras | $25.00 | |
| Screen Protectors | $20.00 | |
| Styluses | $20.00 | |
| Other Accessories | $25.00 | |
| Games & Consoles | Other | $20.00 |
| Consoles | Other | $50.00 |
| Wholesale Lots | Accessories | $40.00 |
| Console Systems | $50.00 | |
| Games | $40.00 | |
| Other | $40.00 |
Large, heavy, or multiple items
If you're selling large or heavy items, multiple items, or an item bundle, you can use calculated shipping. Your buyer is charged actual shipping cost based on the package information you provide, the service you select, and the buyer's location.
International sellers
International sellers listing directly on eBay.com in the United States are also required to specify a shipping cost within the specified limit for the category.