eBay · US sellers
eBay fee calculator (2026)
See your eBay final value fee, per-order fee and real profit for any item, then compare what the same sale would pay out on Vinted, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop and Whatnot.
Fees verified Oct 18, 2026 · US sellers
eBay fee & profit calculator
- Vinted USBest payoutYou keep$40.00
- Fees
- $0.00
- Shipping
- $0.00
- Profit
- $27.50
- Margin
- 69%
- Buyer pays
- $50.94
- DepopYou keep$37.96
- Fees
- $2.04
- Shipping
- $0.00
- Profit
- $25.46
- Margin
- 64%
- Buyer pays
- ≤ $51.24
- MercariYou keep$35.26
- Fees
- $4.74
- Shipping
- $0.00
- Profit
- $22.76
- Margin
- 57%
- Buyer pays
- $49.10
- WhatnotYou keep$35.10
- Fees
- $4.90
- Shipping
- $0.00
- Profit
- $22.60
- Margin
- 57%
- Buyer pays
- $48.24
- eBayYou keep$33.04
- Fees
- $6.96
- Shipping
- $0.00
- Profit
- $20.54
- Margin
- 51%
- Buyer pays
- $48.24
- PoshmarkYou keep$32.00
- Fees
- $8.00
- Shipping
- $0.00
- Profit
- $19.50
- Margin
- 49%
- Buyer pays
- $46.49
| Platform | Fees | Shipping you pay | You keep | Profit | Margin | Buyer pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinted USBest payout | $0.00 | $0.00 | $40.00 | $27.50 | 69% | $50.94 |
| Depop | $2.04 | $0.00 | $37.96 | $25.46 | 64% | ≤ $51.24 |
| Mercari | $4.74 | $0.00 | $35.26 | $22.76 | 57% | $49.10 |
| Whatnot | $4.90 | $0.00 | $35.10 | $22.60 | 57% | $48.24 |
| eBay | $6.96 | $0.00 | $33.04 | $20.54 | 51% | $48.24 |
| Poshmark | $8.00 | $0.00 | $32.00 | $19.50 | 49% | $46.49 |
Fee breakdown
Vinted US
- Selling fee (Vinted charges sellers no selling fee)$0.00
- Buyer side: Vinted fee (usually 5% + $0.70)$2.70
- Buyer pays shipping and the Vinted fee (usually 5% + $0.70), so the same price costs your buyer more than on platforms with no buyer fee.
Depop
- Selling fee (No selling fee for US sellers)$0.00
- Payment processing (3.3% of $48.24 + $0.45)$2.04
- Buyer side: Marketplace fee (up to 5% + $1)≤ $3.00
Mercari
- Selling fee (10% of $47.39 (item + buyer-paid shipping))$4.74
- Buyer side: Buyer Protection (3.6% of item + shipping)$1.71
- Fee is charged on shipping the buyer pays, too.
Whatnot
- Commission (8% of $40.00 (item price only))$3.20
- Payment processing (2.9% of $48.24 + $0.30)$1.70
- Buyer side: No buyer fee listed by Whatnot$0.00
eBay
- Final value fee (13.6% of $48.24 (item + shipping + tax))$6.56
- Per-order fee ($0.40 (order over $10))$0.40
- Buyer side: No buyer fee listed by eBay$0.00
- Fee includes shipping and sales tax the buyer pays.
Poshmark
- Poshmark fee (20% of $40.00)$8.00
- Buyer side: No buyer fee (removed Oct 2024)$0.00
- Buyer pays the flat Posh Post label (up to 5 lb).
Label estimate: $8.24 (USPS Ground Advantage, commercial, zone 5) for eBay, Depop and Whatnot; Mercari's own label: $7.39. Poshmark uses its flat $6.49 label. Vinted buyers normally pay the prepaid label.
Highest payout isn't the whole story. On Vinted the buyer pays $40.00 + a Vinted fee (~5% + $0.70 = $2.70) + shipping, so the same price costs your buyer more there, which can mean slower sales. Depop and Mercari buyers pay fees too; eBay, Poshmark and Whatnot list no buyer fee. Compare the “Buyer pays” column.
Worked examples
A $40 jacket with $8.24 buyer-paid shipping
- Total amount of the sale: $48.24 (no sales tax in this example)
- Final value fee: $6.56 (13.6% of $48.24 (item + shipping + tax))
- Per-order fee: $0.40 ($0.40 (order over $10))
- You keep after buying the label: $33.04; profit after a $12 item and $0.50 packaging: $20.54
eBay's own example: $424 total including 6% sales tax
Our engine reproduces eBay's help-page example: 13.6% of $424 + $0.40 = $58.06 in final value fees (eBay adds a $0.35 insertion fee in that example because it assumes you're past your free listings).
Sneakers at $160
Athletic shoes sold for $150 or more pay 8% with no per-order fee: $12.80 on a $160 total. If the pair goes through Authenticity Guarantee and eBay gives you the free shipping label, eBay doesn't charge the final value fee on shipping (tick the Authenticity Guarantee option in the calculator).
eBay final value fees by category
| Category | Final value fee (on total amount of the sale) |
|---|---|
| Most categories (incl. clothing) | 13.6% up to $7,500, 2.35% above |
| Books, Movies & TV, Music | 15.3% up to $7,500, 2.35% above |
| Coins & Paper Money (not bullion) | 13.25% up to $7,500, 2.35% above |
| Trading cards, comics (select collectibles) | 13.25% up to $7,500, 2.35% above |
| Women's Bags & Handbags | 15% up to $2,000; 9% if the total is higher |
| Jewelry (not watches) | 15% up to $5,000; 9% if the total is higher |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | 15% up to $1,000, 6.5% to $7,500, 3% above |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, 2.35% above |
| Athletic shoes (men's & women's) | 8% at $150+ (no per-order fee); otherwise 13.6% |
Plus the per-order fee: $0.30 for totals of $10 or less, $0.40 above (not charged on sneakers $150+). No eBay Store, no promoted listings.
eBay vs other platforms for the same item
| Platform | Fees | Shipping you pay | You keep | Profit | Margin | Buyer pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinted US | $0.00 | $0.00 | $40.00 | $27.50 | 69% | $50.94 |
| Depop | $2.04 | $0.00 | $37.96 | $25.46 | 64% | ≤ $51.24 |
| Mercari | $4.74 | $0.00 | $35.26 | $22.76 | 57% | $49.10 |
| Whatnot | $4.90 | $0.00 | $35.10 | $22.60 | 57% | $48.24 |
| eBay | $6.96 | $0.00 | $33.04 | $20.54 | 51% | $48.24 |
| Poshmark | $8.00 | $0.00 | $32.00 | $19.50 | 49% | $46.49 |
eBay charges on shipping and tax, which other platforms mostly don't. See all platforms side by side or read Vinted vs Poshmark.
FAQ
How much does eBay take from a sale in 2026?
For most categories without an eBay Store, 13.6% of the total amount of the sale (item + shipping + handling + sales tax) up to $7,500, 2.35% on any amount above that, plus a $0.40 per-order fee ($0.30 if the total is $10 or less). A $40 item with $8.24 shipping and no tax costs $6.96.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. eBay's final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes shipping charged to the buyer and sales tax. That's why a buyer in a high-tax state costs you slightly more in fees.
Are there insertion fees on eBay?
Most sellers get 250 zero-insertion-fee listings a month; after that it's $0.35 per listing in most categories. This calculator assumes you're within your free listings.
Which eBay categories have lower fees?
Guitars & basses (6.7%), athletic sneakers sold for $150 or more (8% and no per-order fee), coins and select trading card categories (13.25%), and watches above $1,000. Books, movies and music are higher at 15.3%.
Is eBay cheaper than Poshmark?
It depends on the price. With a 12 oz package, no sales tax and an $8.24 USPS label on eBay: when the buyer pays shipping, Poshmark leaves you more for items priced between about $10.55 and $23.72, and eBay leaves you more above that (and below $10.55). If you offer free shipping (and cover Poshmark's $6.49 label), Poshmark leaves you more between about $6.66 and $33.57. On a $40 item with buyer-paid shipping you keep $33.04 on eBay vs $32.00 on Poshmark. A different label cost, category or tax rate moves these lines, so check your item in the calculator.
Will I get a 1099-K for reselling?
Under current federal rules, payment platforms only have to file Form 1099-K when your gross payments exceed $20,000 and you have more than 200 transactions in a year. Some states set lower thresholds, and a platform can send one anyway. A 1099-K reports gross payments, not profit, so keep records of what you paid for items, fees and shipping. This is general information, not tax advice; talk to a tax professional about your situation.
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