Should I write the address for buying things on eBay in English or Chinese? How does eBay ship things?

Cross-border e-commerce is developing rapidly, and more and more people choose to shop on international shopping platforms such as eBay. For domestic consumers who are new to cross-border e-commerce, they may encounter some confusion, such as whether to write the delivery address in English or Chinese?

1. Should the eBay purchase address be written in English or Chinese?

On an international shopping platform like eBay, it is recommended to fill in the delivery address in English.

eBay's main user groups are buyers and sellers around the world. English, as an international common language, can ensure the accurate communication of address information and reduce misunderstandings or errors caused by language differences.

Most logistics companies and express delivery companies also use English as the standard language for international transportation. Filling in the address in English can ensure smooth delivery of the package.

If the recipient's country or region generally uses Chinese as the official language and the local logistics system also supports Chinese addresses, then in certain circumstances, it is also possible to fill in the address in Chinese. However, in order to ensure that the package can be delivered accurately, consumers are advised to use English as much as possible when filling in the address, and attach the Chinese address as a reference.

2. How to ship on eBay?

After shopping on eBay, the delivery process is usually the responsibility of the seller. The seller will select the appropriate logistics channel for delivery based on the delivery address provided by the buyer. Before delivery, the seller will contact the logistics company or courier company to deliver the goods to the designated logistics center or courier station. The logistics company or courier company will deliver the package to the destination based on the address information provided by the buyer.

During the delivery process, sellers need to ensure that the goods are properly packaged to prevent damage during transportation. Sellers also need to provide accurate logistics tracking information so that buyers can understand the shipping status of the package at any time.

For buyers, after receiving the package, they need to check whether the goods are intact and confirm with the seller that they have received the goods. If the goods are damaged or lost during transportation, buyers can contact the seller or logistics company to make a claim.

When shopping on eBay, in order to ensure accurate communication of address information and smooth transportation of packages, it is recommended to fill in the delivery address in English. During the delivery process, sellers and buyers also need to work closely together to ensure that the goods can be delivered to buyers safely and on time.

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