Fees at a glance
These rates are read from the same fee structures the site's calculators compute with, so the table and the calculators cannot disagree.
| Platform | Fee structure | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| eBay | 13.25% final value fee; $0.30 per order; 1.65% extra international | Calculate |
| Mercari | 10% seller fee; 2.9% payment processing; $0.50 per payout | Calculate |
| Poshmark | $2.95 flat on sales under $15.00; 20% commission | Calculate |
| Facebook Marketplace | no fee on local pickup; 5% selling fee on shipped orders; 2.9% payment processing; $0.30 per payout; $0.40 minimum | Calculate |
| PayPal | 3.49% Goods & Services rate; $0.49 per transaction | Calculate |
The cheapest platform is not always the most profitable one. A 20% fee on a platform where your item sells in a week beats a 10% fee where it sits for three months.
eBay rates by category
eBay does not charge one flat rate. These are the category-level rates the calculator uses.
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Books & Media (14.55%) | 14.55% |
| Clothing & Accessories (13.25%) | 13.25% |
| Collectibles (13.25%) | 13.25% |
| Electronics (13.25%) | 13.25% |
| Guitars (6.35%) | 6.35% |
| Jewelry & Watches (15%) | 15% |
| Most Categories (13.25%) | 13.25% |
| Sneakers (8% via authentication) | 8% |
Verify against the source
Fees change, and a fee page you cannot date is worthless. Before pricing a large batch of inventory, confirm against the platform's own published rates:
- eBay: eBay selling fees
- Mercari: Mercari selling fees
- Poshmark: Poshmark seller fees
- PayPal: PayPal merchant fees
- Facebook Marketplace: Marketplace selling fees
If you spot a rate on this page that no longer matches the platform, tell us and we will correct it and update the verified date.
Common fee questions
What percentage does eBay take in 2026?
eBay's final value fee is 13.25% of the total sale amount including shipping for most categories, plus $0.30 per order. Some categories differ: books and media are higher, guitars and authenticated sneakers are lower. Payment processing is now included in the final value fee rather than charged separately.
Does Facebook Marketplace charge seller fees?
Local pickup sales on Facebook Marketplace have no selling fee — you arrange the handoff and payment yourself. Fees apply to shipped orders processed through Facebook's checkout. This is why Marketplace is usually the cheapest place to sell heavy or bulky items.
Which platform has the lowest seller fees?
For local pickup, Facebook Marketplace, because there is no fee at all. For shipped items, Mercari's flat rate is generally lower than eBay's, but the right answer depends on category and sell-through speed: a higher fee on a platform where the item actually sells beats a lower fee on one where it sits.
How do I calculate my actual profit after fees?
Subtract the item cost, the platform fee, payment processing, shipping you pay, and any supplies from the sale price. Do not forget the cost of getting the item: fuel and time to collect it are real. The free calculators on this site do the arithmetic per platform.
How often do marketplace seller fees change?
Major platforms typically adjust fees once or twice a year, usually with advance notice, and category-level rates change more often than headline rates. Always confirm against the platform's own fee page before pricing a large batch of inventory.
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