Reseller profit calculator
Compare fees and profit on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop and Etsy side by side — and see where your item makes you the most money.
Average US rate ≈ 7%
| Platform | Fees | Payout | Profit | Margin |
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Poshmark buyers pay for shipping, so your shipping cost is not deducted there. eBay uses the “most categories” rate; pick a category on the eBay calculator.
2026 seller fees at a glance (US)
- eBay: 13.6% final value fee for most categories (15.3% books/media, 13.25% trading cards, 6.7% guitars) on item + shipping + sales tax, plus $0.40 per order ($0.30 for orders of $10 or less).
- Poshmark: 20% on sales of $15 or more, flat $2.95 below $15. Buyer pays shipping.
- Mercari: 10% selling fee on the item price.
- Depop: no selling commission for US sellers; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing. Boosted listings add 8%.
- Etsy: $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee and 3% + $0.25 payment processing. Offsite Ads may add 15%.
How to keep more of every sale
- Bundle cheap items. Fixed fees eat small sales alive — a $10 item on Poshmark loses 29.5% to the $2.95 fee.
- Price shipping correctly. Weigh the package and use the platform's calculated shipping so you don't pay the difference.
- Cross-list. List the same item on several platforms and delist when it sells — the fee difference often decides where you price lower.
Frequently asked questions
Which marketplace has the lowest fees in 2026?
For US sellers, Depop is usually cheapest (no selling commission, only 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing), followed by Mercari (10%) and Etsy (about 9.5% plus small fixed fees). eBay takes about 13.6% of the total including shipping and tax, and Poshmark takes 20% on sales of $15 or more — but Poshmark buyers pay for shipping.
Which platform makes me the most profit?
It depends on the price and shipping. Cheap items lose a lot to fixed fees ($2.95 on Poshmark, $0.45 on Depop, $0.25 + $0.20 on Etsy), while on expensive items percentage fees matter most. Use the comparison table above with your real numbers.
Are these fees for US sellers?
Yes. Fees are for US sellers and were last checked in October 2026. Marketplaces change fees often — always double-check on the platform before listing.
Do fees include shipping?
eBay, Etsy and Depop charge fees on the total the buyer pays, including shipping (eBay also on sales tax). Mercari and Poshmark charge on the item price.