Platform Fee Calculator: Compare eBay, Mercari, Poshmark, Etsy
Compare current reseller fees across eBay, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark, Depop, Facebook local and shipped checkout, Whatnot, and Vinted before listing.
What this tool helps you do
Compare seller fees across eBay, Etsy, Mercari, Poshmark, Depop, Facebook local and shipped checkout, Whatnot, and Vinted before listing.
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eBay profit calculator workflow
Use this platform calculator as an eBay profit calculator when sold comps show the likely item price but you still need to model seller fees, buyer-paid shipping, your shipping label, cost of goods, packing supplies, category schedule, and optional Promoted Listings rate.
Use the same page as an Etsy fee calculator when a vintage or handmade-adjacent item has separate buyer-paid shipping, one or more listing renewal fees, US payment processing, and a possible Offsite Ads order. The Etsy mode keeps the canonical platform comparison intact while exposing the fee components a seller needs before listing.
The eBay-specific profit check keeps the existing marketplace comparison intact while adding a narrower eBay take-home view. Enter the item sale price in the main sale field, add buyer shipping charged in the eBay layer, then compare net profit after the modeled final value fee, per-order fee, seller-paid shipping, COGS, supplies, and ad rate.
Store subscriber discounts, international fees, Below Standard penalties, listing upgrades, and account-specific promotions are not guessed. If one applies, verify the official eBay fee page or your Seller Hub transaction before treating the output as final.
- Primary Etsy workflow: calculate listing fee, transaction fee, US payment processing, optional Offsite Ads, and net profit before listing.
- Etsy inputs to check: item sale price, buyer shipping charged, seller-paid label, buy cost, listing renewal count, buyer-tax toggle, and Offsite Ads scenario.
- Primary eBay workflow: calculate true take-home profit before listing.
- Inputs to check: sale price, buyer shipping charged, seller shipping cost, COGS, category, store status, packing cost, ad rate, and buyer-tax fee basis.
- Best use case: compare whether eBay, Mercari, Poshmark, Etsy, Depop, Facebook local pickup, Facebook shipped checkout, Whatnot, or Vinted leaves the most margin for the same item.
- Important eBay assumption: standard US marketplace math unless you verify a store discount, international fee, performance surcharge, or account-specific fee.
Etsy fee calculator examples
For Etsy, the fee basis starts with the full order value rather than just the item price. A vintage reseller should enter the item sale price, buyer shipping charged, seller-paid shipping label, cost of goods, listing renewal count, and Offsite Ads scenario before deciding whether Etsy beats eBay or another marketplace.
| Scenario | What to enter | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer pays shipping | Item price in Sale Price; buyer shipping in Etsy Buyer Shipping | Etsy transaction fees can apply to shipping charged to the buyer, so the checkout total matters. |
| Renewed listing | Listing Renewals set to each active listing fee unit | A listing fee can repeat when the item renews or sells and relists. |
| Offsite Ads order | Offsite Ads Scenario set to 15% or 12% | Attributed orders can carry an extra ad fee, capped at $100 per order. |
| Vintage reseller example | COGS and seller shipping included before comparing platforms | Net profit must include sourcing cost and the label the seller pays, not only marketplace fees. |
eBay example outputs
For many standard-category items, the first pass is the item price plus buyer shipping, then the eBay final value fee and per-order fee, then your real costs. The live eBay layer adds a separate Promoted Listings field so ad spend does not disappear inside a generic fee percentage.
| Scenario | What to enter | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer pays shipping | Item price in Sale Price; buyer shipping in Buyer Shipping Charged | eBay can include buyer-paid shipping in the final-value-fee basis. |
| Seller pays shipping | Item price in Sale Price; label in Shipping Paid | The label is a seller cost that comes out after the buyer pays. |
| Promoted Listing General | Ad rate as a percentage | The ad fee can apply to the total sale amount when the promoted item sells after a click. |
| Store subscriber | Store status set to verify discount | The public model stays conservative until the current account-specific store discount is confirmed. |
Current marketplace fee sources
Etsy Fees and Payments Policy
Official Etsy fee policy for listing fees, transaction fees, Offsite Ads, renewals, and related seller charges.
Etsy Payments Policy
Official Etsy Payments policy with US payment processing assumptions used for Etsy fee modeling.
Underpriced Etsy reselling guide
Internal guide for vintage rules, Etsy fee math, and reseller listing strategy.
eBay selling fees
Official eBay US selling-fee schedule, final value fee basis, per-order fees, and category exceptions.
eBay Seller Center fee overview
Official Seller Center summary for insertion fees, final value fees, store subscriber rates, and example scenarios.
Promoted Listings General ad fees
Official eBay guidance for cost-per-sale promoted-listing ad fees and ad-rate basis.
Mercari seller fees
Official Mercari seller-fee policy for the 10% seller-paid fee on item price plus buyer-paid shipping.
Poshmark seller fees
Official Poshmark support reference for the $2.95 under-$15 fee and 20% commission at $15 or more.
Facebook Marketplace shipped checkout fees
Official Meta help reference for shipped Marketplace checkout selling fee and minimum fee.
Depop seller fees and charges
Official Depop help reference for US payment processing and seller-fee scope.
Whatnot seller fee examples
Official Whatnot reference for standard commission and payment processing examples.
Vinted selling flow
Official Vinted reference for seller proceeds and buyer-paid protection context.
Underpriced eBay fee guide
Internal guide with category examples, seller-fee context, and cross-platform profit links.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use an Etsy profit calculator before I list?
For US-rate shops, start with the full order value, not just the item price. Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee, a 6.5% transaction fee on the total order amount, and 3% + $0.25 payment processing on that same order total. If the buyer pays $12 shipping separately, include that $12 in the sale price field when you want exact Etsy math. Then compare the Etsy net against eBay or Mercari. If the order may come through Offsite Ads, subtract another 15% if your shop is under $10,000 in trailing Etsy revenue or 12% once you cross that threshold.
Which platform takes the lowest fees for resellers in 2026?
The lowest modeled fee depends on the transaction scope. Facebook local pickup and Vinted personal-closet sales can have no standard seller fee, while shipped marketplace orders may charge percentage and fixed fees. Use the calculator with your sale price, buyer shipping, seller-paid shipping, COGS, and platform scope instead of relying on one generic rate.
How much does eBay charge in fees for a typical resale item?
The calculator models eBay standard U.S. marketplace fees at a category final value fee plus the current $0.30/$0.40 order fee. For many common resale categories, the standard assumption is 13.6% of the modeled fee basis. On a $50 sale before buyer tax or buyer-paid shipping, that is about $7.20 in platform fees. Add shipping supplies and you clear about $34-$35 on a $50 item sourced at $8 before any optional promotions or tax reserve.
Is Poshmark or eBay better for selling clothing as a reseller?
Run the exact item instead of choosing by slogan. Poshmark uses a simple $2.95 under-$15 fee and 20% commission at $15 or more, while eBay uses category and order-fee math that can include buyer-paid shipping and tax. Poshmark may still win when audience fit, bundling, or sell-through outweighs the higher commission.
Does listing on multiple platforms increase fees or risk for resellers?
Cross-listing on multiple platforms does not increase fees — you only pay when an item sells. The main risk is overselling: listing the same item on eBay and Poshmark simultaneously and selling it twice. Using a cross-listing app with automatic delisting on sale prevents this. The net benefit of multi-platform listing is higher exposure and faster sell-through, which more than offsets the small time cost of managing multiple channels for most resellers doing 20+ active listings.
What are Mercari’s seller fees in 2026?
Mercari charges a flat 10% selling fee on the item price plus buyer-paid shipping in 2026 — no separate payment processing fee. For a $40 sale, you pay $4 in selling fees, netting $36 before shipping costs. Mercari’s flat-rate structure makes it one of the more predictable platforms for resellers — especially compared to eBay’s category-dependent final value fees that range from 3% to 15%.
Does Facebook Marketplace charge seller fees for resellers?
Facebook Marketplace local pickup has no seller fee, while shipped checkout currently uses a 10% fee or an $0.80 minimum per order. For local in-person sales marked as "local pickup," Facebook remains one of the lowest-cost channels for bulky resale items. Resellers who do high-volume local sales — especially furniture, electronics, or large home goods — benefit most from Facebook’s zero-fee local structure, while shipped transactions need the current fee modeled before listing.
What platforms are modeled besides eBay, Mercari, and Poshmark?
The calculator also models Depop US payment processing, Facebook local pickup, Facebook shipped checkout, Whatnot standard commission and processing, Etsy listing/transaction/payment fees, and Vinted US personal-closet seller proceeds. Grailed is not modeled in this tool unless you enter it as a custom comparison elsewhere.
How do I use this as an eBay profit calculator?
Use the Sale Price field for the expected item price, Buy Cost for COGS, Shipping Paid for your label, and the eBay profit layer for buyer shipping charged, packing supplies, store-status note, category, buyer-tax fee basis, and Promoted Listings ad rate. The eBay result then shows modeled platform fees, optional ad fee, net profit, ROI, and margin before you list.
Does eBay calculate seller fees on shipping charged to the buyer?
Usually yes. eBay says the final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which can include item price, handling, buyer-paid shipping, sales tax, and other applicable fees. That is why the eBay profit layer separates buyer shipping charged from the shipping label you pay.
Should I include Promoted Listings when calculating eBay net profit?
Yes if the item may run in a Promoted Listings General campaign. eBay says the general ad fee is based on the ad rate and the total sale amount when the promoted item sells after a click. Enter your planned ad rate so promoted sales do not look more profitable than they are.
How does the Etsy fee calculator handle buyer-paid shipping?
Enter the item price in Sale Price and the separate buyer-paid shipping amount in Etsy Buyer Shipping. The Etsy fee mode adds them into the modeled order value so the listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, US payment processing, and optional Offsite Ads scenario are shown against the checkout value before seller-paid shipping and COGS are deducted.
Should Etsy sellers include Offsite Ads in profit math?
Yes when the order may be attributed to Etsy Offsite Ads. The calculator lets you test no Offsite Ads, the 15% scenario, or the 12% high-volume shop scenario. The modeled ad fee is capped at $100 per order, so a profitable Etsy listing can look very different depending on whether that sale comes through an attributed ad click.
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