Enter your sale price and costs to see exact eBay fees and net profit instantly. Covers final value fees, per-order charges, international surcharges, promoted listings, and eBay Store subscriber discounts across 10+ categories.
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Profit Margin
| Revenue (price + shipping) | $0.00 |
| Final Value Fee (13.6%) | −$0.00 |
| Per-Order Fee | −$0.00 |
| Product Cost | −$0.00 |
| Shipping Cost | −$0.00 |
| Total eBay Fees | −$0.00 |
| Net Profit | $0.00 |
eBay charges sellers a combination of fees that typically total 13–16% of the sale price. Unlike other marketplaces, eBay bundles payment processing into its final value fee — there is no separate payment fee if you use eBay Managed Payments (which is now mandatory). Here is the full breakdown:
| Category | Individual Seller | Store Subscriber | Over Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Categories | 13.6% | 12.7% | 2.35% over $7,500 |
| Books, Movies & Music | 15.3% | 14.6% | 2.35% over $7,500 |
| Trading Cards (individual) | 13.25% | 13.25% | 2.35% over $7,500 |
| Women's Bags & Handbags | 15% to $2K | 15% to $2K | 9% over $2,000 |
| Fine Jewellery | 15% to $5K | 15% to $5K | 9% over $5,000 |
| Sneakers (over $150) | 8% | 8% | Flat rate |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% | 6.7% | 2.35% over $7,500 |
| Heavy Equipment | 3% | 3% | 0.5% over $15,000 |
Rates shown are for the current eBay fee schedule as of 2026. Category rates may change — always check eBay Seller Center for the latest.
For a $100 item with free shipping sold by an individual seller in the "most categories" bracket: final value fee $13.60 + per-order fee $0.40 = $14.00 in eBay fees. That is 14% of the sale price. If you have a Basic Store subscription, the final value fee drops to $12.70, bringing total fees to $13.10 (13.1%). Add promoted listings at 5% and the total jumps to about $18–$19 (18–19%).
Opening an eBay Store is the single most effective way to reduce fees. Every tier lowers your final value fee from 13.6% to 12.7% for most categories and gives you more free insertion-fee listings. Here is how the plans compare:
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Free Listings/mo | FVF (Most Cat.) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Store | $0 | 250 | 13.6% | Under 10 items/month |
| Starter | $4.95 | 250 | 13.3% | Casual sellers testing eBay |
| Basic | $7.95 (annual) | 1,000 | 12.7% | Regular sellers, 50+ items |
| Premium | $21.95 (annual) | 10,000 | 12.7% | Full-time sellers, 500+ items |
| Anchor | $59.95 (annual) | 25,000 | 12.7% | High-volume or multi-category |
| Enterprise | $299.95 (annual) | 100,000 | 12.7% | Enterprise & wholesale sellers |
When does a Store pay for itself? If you sell more than 10 items per month in the "most categories" bracket, a Basic Store ($7.95/month annual) saves you 0.9% per sale — that is $0.90 on a $100 item. Ten sales saves you $9.00, already exceeding the subscription cost. Higher-volume sellers benefit even more from the extra free listings: without a Store, listing 300 items costs 50 × $0.35 = $17.50 in insertion fees. A Basic Store eliminates those entirely.
Store prices shown are for annual billing. Monthly billing is higher. See eBay Seller Center for the latest pricing.
eBay's 13.6% all-in fee is competitive. Etsy charges roughly 20–25% when you add up listing fees, transaction fees, processing fees, and potential offsite ads. Lazada charges 1–6% commission depending on category. TikTok Shop charges 5–9% referral fees. Facebook Marketplace charges a flat 10% on shipped items (and 0% for local pickup). Amazon FBA charges 8–15% referral fees plus fulfilment costs (use our calculator to see exact fees). Depop charges 0% seller fees in the US and UK, and Vinted charges zero seller commission across Europe — both are attractive for vintage and fashion resellers who also sell on eBay. eBay's advantage is that payment processing is included — there is no separate Stripe or PayPal charge on top.
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The exact percentage eBay takes depends on the sale price, category, and whether you have a Store subscription. Here is the effective fee percentage at common price points (most categories, domestic sale, no promoted listings):
| Sale Price | Individual Seller | Basic Store | You Keep (Basic Store) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.66 (16.6%) | $1.57 (15.7%) | $8.43 |
| $25 | $3.80 (15.2%) | $3.58 (14.3%) | $21.42 |
| $50 | $7.20 (14.4%) | $6.75 (13.5%) | $43.25 |
| $100 | $14.00 (14.0%) | $13.10 (13.1%) | $86.90 |
| $500 | $68.40 (13.7%) | $63.90 (12.8%) | $436.10 |
The per-order fee ($0.30–$0.40) has a bigger percentage impact on cheaper items. At $10, it adds 3% to your effective rate. At $500, it is negligible. This is why many experienced sellers focus on items priced $25 and above — the fee structure favours higher-value goods.
Yes. eBay's final value fee applies to the total sale amount, which includes the shipping charge paid by the buyer. If you sell an item for $50 and charge $10 shipping, the final value fee is calculated on $60. Offering free shipping does not reduce your fees — the fee is still calculated on the total amount the buyer pays.
Individual sellers get 250 zero-insertion-fee listings per month across all categories. If you have an eBay Store, you get more: Basic (1,000), Premium (10,000), Anchor (25,000), or Enterprise (100,000). Unused free listings do not roll over to the next month.
eBay charges an additional 1.65% international fee when a buyer and seller are in different countries. This covers currency conversion and cross-border payment processing. The fee applies to the total sale amount including shipping.
Yes. Store subscribers pay a lower final value fee — 12.7% instead of 13.6% for most categories. They also get more free insertion-fee listings. Even the cheapest Starter plan ($4.95/month) provides 250 fixed-price listings and a reduced final value fee. For most regular sellers, a Basic Store ($7.95/month) is the sweet spot.
With no Store subscription, eBay is free to list up to 250 items. You only pay when you make a sale: 13.6% final value fee plus $0.30–$0.40 per order. If you sell 20 items at an average of $50, expect about $152 in fees per month. A Basic Store adds $7.95/month but reduces that to roughly $143 — saving you $9 per month on the same volume. The more you sell, the more a Store saves.
Yes, particularly for used goods, collectibles, parts, and niche products. eBay has 133 million active buyers globally and is one of the few major marketplaces that lets you sell second-hand items at scale. The 13.6% all-in fee is competitive — Etsy typically costs 20–25%, and Amazon FBA can exceed 30% once fulfilment fees are added. eBay works best when combined with other channels: many sellers list the same inventory on eBay, Vinted, Depop, and their own Shopify store.
Since 2023, all eBay sellers use eBay Managed Payments — PayPal is no longer an option for processing payments on eBay. Under Managed Payments, the final value fee includes payment processing (there is no separate PayPal charge). Funds are deposited directly to your bank account, usually within 1–3 business days after the buyer pays. This simplifies bookkeeping but means you cannot offer PayPal-specific buyer protections.
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