So bumping this as it has been active for a week.
I recieved a message from ebay last week saying I hgad been picked "as I dont offer an international shipping option on all my listings". It also turns out that according to that email you have to enrol on the program before you can opt out.
Here it is in full -
"We're pleased to let you know that your account will soon be enrolled into the Global Shipping Programme. It's an easy way to reach millions more buyers with minimal changes to your current processes. The Programme is for sellers who don't currently offer international postage on listings.
Key points for sellers
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Reach more buyers outside of the UK
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International buyers automatically see a postage cost to their country on your listings
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Simply post the item to the UK address we provide and we'll take care of the rest.
HOW IT WORKS
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Within the next 6 weeks you'll receive an email confirming when your account has been automatically enrolled into the Global Shipping Programme. This notification will be sent to the registered email address on your eBay account.
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Approximately 2-3 days after you receive the enrolment notification, your eligible listings will begin showing international postage costs to buyers in other countries at no additional cost to you.
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We'll automatically include a total charge for international tracked postage on your listings which will be paid by your prospective buyers. You only pay for your usual postage costs within the UK.
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When one of your items sells through the Programme, you simply post it to the UK Shipping Centre, where your parcel will be processed for international delivery. The address of the UK Shipping Centre is automatically provided as the 'Post-to' address for the order. The address includes a unique identifier code. This is so the UK Shipping Centre can identify your item - always include this code on your address label.
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If you want to enrol now rather than waiting for automatic enrolment, you can do so.
COUNTRIES INCLUDED
Millions more people around the world will soon be able to buy from you. We'll begin by showing your listings in: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. Later in 2014 additional non-EU countries will be added and the applicable customs charges will also automatically start showing on your listings to buyers in these countries.
If you've excluded any of these countries on your listings via My eBay, your preferences will remain in place.
SELLER PROTECTION
With the Global Shipping Programme, you're protected in several ways, provided you follow best practices. For example, you can get automatic 5-star ratings for dispatch time and postage & packaging charges when you provide free domestic postage and your handling time meets certain conditions. You're also protected from negative or neutral Feedback and ratings lower than 5 stars due to loss or damage to your item in international transit, or delayed delivery. Read more about how sellers are protected with the Global Shipping Programme.
RETURNS
Private sellers – If a buyer contacts you directly, we recommend working together to resolve the issue. You don't have to accept a return if the buyer has simply changed their mind, but any buyer claim for Not as Described will be processed subject to the eBay Money Back Guarantee or PayPal Buyer Protection in countries without eBay Money Back Guarantee.
Business sellers – Your UK returns policy will be displayed and applied to international buyers. Under the EU Consumer Rights Directive (2011), buyers can withdraw from most distance transactions with business sellers within 14 calendar days without penalty and without giving any reason. Read more about managing international returns.
All sellers – if your buyer asks for a refund, you're only expected to refund the cost of the item and what you charged for domestic postage. We'll take care of refunding the international postage charges.
WHAT IF I CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE?
If you decide that this Programme isn't for you, you can opt out at any time after enrolment. You can choose to either exclude individual listings or countries, or even exclude your account from the Programme."
