Bidding on Ebay when the list price is in GBP

[blossom_42]

If the list price is listed in GBP do I bid in British pounds or can I bid in US or Canadian dollars?

[pierrelebel]

No.  the bidding will be in Pounds Sterling.  You can pay through PayPal in Sterling and the charge will be converted into Canadian dollars if you use a Canadian dollar denominated credit card as a source of payment.

[reallynicestamps]

If you are looking at the listing on eBay.co.uk, the price will be shown in pounds.

But if you look at the same listing on eBay.ca (the Canadian site) you will see the price in both pounds and loonies.

Be aware that the comparison is not going to be to the penny, since exchange rates change constantly, but it will give you an idea of what you will see on your credit card should you win.

Use the approximate foreign exchange rate indicated to bid in pounds. Paypal will take care of the rest.

Don't forget to allow for shipping and, if the item costs more than $20, sales tax, possibly duty, and the $10 Canada Post importation service charge, when you calculate your bid.