CrosslistyeBay fee calculator
In most categories eBay takes 13.6% of the total sale plus $0.30 on orders up to $10, or $0.40 above that. On a $50 sale you keep about $42.80 before shipping. Rates run from about 2.5% to 15.3% depending on the category.
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Add to Chrome, free- Fee: 13.6% of the sale (most categories, up to $7,500) plus $0.30 per order up to $10, $0.40 above.
- On a $50 sale you keep $42.80, which is 14.4% taken.
- To keep $40 after fees, list at $46.76.
- At $50, eBay ranks 7 of 8 marketplaces we compare for what you keep.
Updated October 2026. Crosslisty is a Chrome extension (it also works in Brave and Edge) that copies a listing to the other marketplaces, fills each form for you, and removes sold items from your other listings.
What you keep on eBay
| You keep | Fees taken | Share taken | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 sale | $8.34 | $1.66 | 16.6% |
| $25.00 sale | $21.20 | $3.80 | 15.2% |
| $50.00 sale | $42.80 | $7.20 | 14.4% |
| $100.00 sale | $86.00 | $14.00 | 14.0% |
| $250.00 sale | $215.60 | $34.40 | 13.8% |
These are US figures checked in October 2026, before your shipping and packaging costs. Final value fees run from about 2.5% to 15.3% depending on the category, and the fee applies to the total sale, including the shipping and sales tax you collect.
What to list at
| List at | |
|---|---|
| To keep $20.00 | $23.61 |
| To keep $40.00 | $46.76 |
| To keep $75.00 | $87.27 |
| To keep $100.00 | $116.20 |
Work backwards from what you need to keep, rather than adding a percentage to the price. Fixed fees and minimums mean the two do not come out the same.
What to watch for
- The fee is worked out on the total sale, including the shipping and sales tax the buyer pays. A low item price with high shipping costs more than the item price suggests.
- Category matters. Rates run from about 2.5% to 15.3%, so check your own category before you price tight margins.
- You get 250 free listings a month. Insertion fees can apply beyond that.
How to keep more
- Price with shipping in mind, since you pay the percentage on it too.
- Stay inside your free listing allowance by ending listings that have gone stale.
- Check whether your category has a lower rate before comparing eBay to another marketplace.
eBay against the others
| You keep on $50 | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | $50.00 | No fee for sellers (the buyer pays a Vinted fee, usually 5% + $0.70 in the US) |
| Depop | $47.90 | No selling fee for US sellers, plus 3.3% and $0.45 payment processing |
| Mercari | $45.00 | 10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping |
| $45.00 | 10% on shipped orders, $0.80 minimum | |
| Etsy | $44.80 | $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee and, with Etsy Payments in the US, 3% + $0.25 payment processing |
| Grailed | $44.77 | 6% under $120 (at least $1.99) or 9% from $120, plus 3.49% + $0.49 processing |
| eBay | $42.80 | 13.6% of the sale (most categories, up to $7,500) plus $0.30 per order up to $10, $0.40 above |
| Poshmark | $40.00 | 20% on sales of $15 or more, a flat $2.95 on sales under $15 |
See the full fee comparison for more price points, or which marketplace has the lowest fees at low and high prices.
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Questions
How much does eBay take from a $100 sale?
In most categories about $14, made of 13.6% and a $0.40 per-order fee, leaving about $86 before shipping costs.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee applies to the total sale, including the shipping and sales tax the buyer pays.
Is listing on eBay free?
You get 250 free listings a month. eBay takes its fee when the item sells.
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