Questions · Selling and flipping
Should I sell it locally or ship it off the island?
Short answer
Sell locally if it is heavy or bulky; the island premium works for you. Ship it if it is small, light and collectible: the mainland or eBay pays more, and a parcel under 2 kg from St. John's to Ontario is roughly $18 to $35.
The shoebox test
Fits in a shoebox and sells to collectors (records, cameras, watches, coins, video games, designer bags)? Check eBay sold prices. The bigger buyer pool usually beats a local buyer even after postage and fees.
Bigger than a suitcase
Freight off the island costs more than most items are worth. Sell it here, where the buyer would otherwise pay to bring a new one in.
Postage from St. John's
Expedited parcel to Ontario: roughly $18 to $35 small, $40 to $80 medium, $80 to $150 and up for large, five to nine business days. Get the exact number from Canada Post before you list.
Sources
Reviewed by Christian, Newfound Value, EastBid Inc. · Updated 2026-09-21 · General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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