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Online Marketplace Fee Calculator — Free Tool

Enter your selling price, choose a platform, and see your estimated fees and net payout before you list. Built for resellers, thrifters, and anyone selling secondhand items online.

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Selling price
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Estimates are simplified and educational. Actual fees vary by category, account type, and platform policy. Use XenBin to find the right selling price based on active listings.

How Marketplace Fees Work

Each marketplace uses a different fee structure. Understanding how a platform calculates its cut helps you price correctly and choose the right channel for each item.

eBay

~13.25% + $0.30 per transaction

Final value fee applied to the total sale amount including shipping. Rate varies by category — electronics and clothing differ. Strong for branded and higher-value items.

Poshmark

$2.95 flat under $15 · 20% at $15 and over

One of the higher fee structures, but Poshmark's fashion-focused audience and built-in shipping support can offset the cost for clothing and accessories.

Mercari

~10% selling fee + ~2.9% payment processing

Total effective fee around 12–13%. Broad category support. Mercari's flat-rate structure is easy to calculate and competitive for most item types.

Depop

~10% Depop fee + ~2.9% + $0.30 payment processing

Popular with younger buyers for vintage and streetwear. Fee structure is similar to Mercari in total cost, but audience skews toward fashion and niche collectibles.

Facebook Marketplace

0% local pickup · 5% (min $0.40) for shipped items

No fee at all for local cash-and-carry transactions, making it the highest-payout option for bulky items, furniture, or anything priced where other platforms eat too much margin.

Why Fees Matter When Pricing

Marketplace fees directly reduce your profit. Before listing, you need to know:

  • How much the platform will take from your selling price
  • Whether the selling price leaves enough margin after fees and shipping
  • Whether another marketplace might yield a better net payout for your item
  • How fees interact with shipping costs — especially on low-margin items
  • Whether the item is worth listing at all at the price the market supports

Example Fee Calculations

$40 Shoes — Poshmark

Selling price: $40 · Poshmark fee: 20% = $8.00
Estimated payout: ~$32. Strong for fashion categories where Poshmark's buyer base is active and engaged.

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$120 Electronics — eBay

Selling price: $120 · eBay fee: ~13.25% + $0.30 = ~$16.20
Estimated payout: ~$103.80. eBay's reach and buyer trust make it the strongest platform for electronics at this price point.

Strong payout

$25 Home Goods — Facebook Marketplace (local)

Selling price: $25 · Facebook local fee: $0
Estimated payout: $25. No platform cut on local pickup makes it the best option for low-margin or bulky items.

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Common Fee Mistakes

  • Forgetting payment processing fees on top of the platform fee — your real take-home is lower than the advertised percentage suggests.
  • Ignoring shipping costs when calculating margin. On a $15 item, $5 in shipping can wipe out your entire profit.
  • Assuming all platforms take the same percentage. Poshmark's 20% is very different from Facebook Marketplace's 5% or 0% for local.
  • Pricing too low without accounting for fees. A $20 listing on Poshmark nets you $16 — factor that in before you set the price.
  • Listing on the wrong marketplace for the category. Electronics sell better on eBay; fashion on Poshmark; bulk items locally on Facebook.
  • Not comparing net payout across platforms before committing. A quick comparison can mean $10–$20 more in your pocket on the same item.

When to Use XenBin Instead

This calculator helps you understand what a platform takes. XenBin helps you determine what your item is actually worth — by scanning active marketplace listings in real time and returning a realistic price range from a single photo.

  • Live active marketplace listing data
  • Category and demand trend awareness
  • Condition-specific price adjustments
  • Outlier detection — strips the mispriced extremes
  • Photo-based item recognition — no manual lookup
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Frequently Asked Questions

No. These are simplified educational estimates based on typical published fee structures. Actual fees vary by category, shipping method, account type, and each platform's current policies. Always verify with the platform's fee schedule before listing.

Facebook Marketplace has no selling fee for local pickup, making it the lowest-cost option for items you can hand off in person. For shipped items, Facebook charges 5%. Mercari and eBay are competitive for most categories. Poshmark's 20% fee on items $15 and over is among the highest, but strong fashion demand can offset the cost if you price accordingly.

Higher-fee platforms typically provide more built-in infrastructure: buyer protection, integrated payment processing, category-specific audiences, and in some cases prepaid shipping label generation. You're paying for reach and trust, not just a listing slot.

Many resellers cross-list to maximize exposure. The key is to adjust your price per platform to account for different fee structures — the same item may need to be listed at different prices on Poshmark versus eBay to net the same amount. Just be sure to remove listings promptly once an item sells to avoid overselling.

Yes. Platforms update fee structures periodically. The estimates here reflect typical published rates and may not reflect the most recent changes. Always check the platform's current seller fees page before making final pricing decisions.

Know your payout before you list

Marketplace fees can significantly compress your profit on low-margin items. Calculate your payout first — then use XenBin to confirm your item is priced where active listings support it.

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