2026 Fee Structures at a Glance
| Marketplace | Commission / Main Fee | Other Fees | Fees on Shipping? | Listing Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etsy | 6.5% transaction fee | 3% + $0.25 processing; Offsite Ads 12–15% | Yes | $0.20 |
| eBay | 13.6% final value fee (most categories) | $0.30–$0.40 per order | Yes | Free (first 250/mo) |
| Poshmark | 20% ($15+ sales); flat $2.95 under $15 | None | No (buyer pays) | Free |
| Mercari | 10% selling fee | Payment processing charged to buyer | No (item price only) | Free |
| Depop | 0% commission (fees shifted to buyers in 2024) | Payment processing ~3.3% + $0.45 | Varies | Free |
| Amazon Handmade | 15% referral fee | None (no Professional fee for Handmade) | Yes | Free |
Rates shown are standard US rates as of July 2026, verified against each marketplace's published fee schedule. Category exceptions exist (notably on eBay, ranging roughly 3%–15.3%). Always confirm against your own payment account.
Worked Example: What Each Platform Takes From a $50 Sale
Assume a $50 item, free shipping to the buyer, standard category, no ads or promotions:
| Marketplace | Fee Math | Total Fees | You Keep | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercari | 10% × $50 | $5.00 | $45.00 | 10.0% |
| Etsy | $0.20 + 6.5% × $50 + (3% × $50 + $0.25) | $5.20 | $44.80 | 10.4% |
| eBay | 13.6% × $50 + $0.40 | $7.20 | $42.80 | 14.4% |
| Amazon Handmade | 15% × $50 | $7.50 | $42.50 | 15.0% |
| Poshmark | 20% × $50 | $10.00 | $40.00 | 20.0% |
The ranking shifts at other price points. Under $15, Poshmark's flat $2.95 becomes brutal (29.5% on a $10 sale) while Mercari stays at 10%. Above $100, Etsy's percentage-based structure stays near 10.5% while an Etsy Offsite-Ad sale would leap to ~25%. Run your exact numbers in our calculators: Etsy, eBay, Poshmark, or Mercari.
Which Marketplace Keeps You the Most Money?
For pure fee efficiency, Mercari's flat 10% wins at nearly every price point — but fees aren't the whole story. Etsy delivers the strongest buyer intent for handmade, vintage, and craft supplies, and often supports higher selling prices that outweigh the extra half-point of fees. eBay offers the largest general audience and dominates for electronics, collectibles, and parts. Poshmark's 20% buys you a fashion-native audience and zero shipping logistics. Amazon Handmade's 15% comes with Prime-buyer trust that can double conversion rates versus other platforms. The practical strategy for most resellers is cross-listing: list everywhere free (eBay within your 250 monthly freebies, Poshmark, Mercari), and treat the fee as the cost of whichever platform actually finds the buyer.
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