Reseller Fee Calculator 2026
See exactly what eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop and Whatnot take, what you keep, your break-even price and what to list at for the profit you want.
Fee & profit calculator
Compare all platforms
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The same inputs apply to every platform. Poshmark buyers pay shipping, so shipping and label cost are ignored there.
2026 fee rules by platform
eBay fee calculator 2026
Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale (item, shipping, handling and sales tax) up to $7,500 per item, plus 2.35% above that, plus $0.30 per order ($10 or less) or $0.40 (over $10). Some categories (sneakers, trading cards, handbags, books and others) have different rates, which this calculator does not model. Compare with Poshmark →
Poshmark fee calculator
$2.95 flat under $15, 20% at $15 and up. The buyer pays shipping. Watch the $15 cliff: a $14.99 sale keeps $12.04, while a $15.00 sale keeps $12.00. Compare with Mercari →
Mercari fee calculator
10% of the item price plus buyer-paid shipping, with no separate processing fee. Compare with Depop →
Depop fee calculator
US sellers pay no selling fee. Processing is 3.3% + $0.45 on item, shipping and tax. Boosted sales add 12% of the item price, plus shipping when you don't use a Depop label. Compare with Whatnot →
Whatnot fee calculator
US base commission is 8% of the item price only (Electronics 5%, Coins & Money 4%). Volume tiers can go as low as 3%; this calculator uses the base rates. Processing is 2.9% of the total order plus $0.30. Compare with eBay →
Fees last verified: from official pages: eBay · Poshmark · Mercari · Depop · Whatnot. These are estimates for US sellers; your final fees can vary by category, promotions and store subscription.
FAQ
Which platform has the lowest fees?
It depends on price and shipping. Depop and Whatnot often keep the most on mid-priced items, and Poshmark is costly on cheap items. Use the compare table with your own numbers.
What is a break-even price?
The lowest list price where fees, your item cost and your label cost are covered, so profit is $0.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. eBay's final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, including shipping and sales tax.