Free eBay Selling Fees Calculator 2024 - Calculate Fees & Profit (2024)

eBay Real Estate Listing Fees

Fees for listing real estate on eBay are calculated based on property type, listing format, and listing duration. These fees range from $35 to $300.

eBay Final Value Fees

eBay charges a final value fee as a percentage of the total sale amount (which includes the item’s sales price and shipping price), plus a per-order fee — $0.30 for orders $10 or less, and $0.40 for orders over $10

eBay International Selling Fees

If you use a courier other than eBay International Shipping, eBay will charge an additional 1.65% of the total sale amount.

Transaction fees

For example, if you use PayPal as your chosen payment method, you'll be charged between 1.4% and 3.4% + 20p per transaction.

eBay Store Subscription Fees

eBay offers store subscription plans that provide benefits such as lower final value fees and more free listings each month. If you choose to open an eBay store, you'll need to pay a store subscription fee: Starter: $4.95 per month, Basic: $21.95 per month, Premium: $59.95 per month, Anchor: $299.95 per month, Enterprise: $2,999.95 per month.

VAT

Value Added Tax is a business tax applied to selling most goods and services in the EU and UK. VAT rates vary per country and member state. For example, in the UK it's 20%.

eBay Insertion Fees

eBay allows you to list up to 250 items for free each month. Beyond that, each additional listing costs $0.35. Additional Insertion fees are also charged per category. For example, you might want to list your watch for sale in both ‘Jewelry and Watches’ and ‘Watches, Parts, and Accessories.’ If you choose this option, you’ll pay two insertion fees. Note that if you list an item as ‘Good 'Til Canceled’ it will renew automatically each month — charging you repeat insertion fees.

Additional eBay Final Value Fees

Additional final value fees apply to sellers with frequent buyer disputes, negative feedback, or a high number of “Item Not as Described” return requests. These additional final value fees also vary by category and are typically 5 or 6 percent of the final sale and shipping price.

eBay Payment Processing Fees

PayPal payment processing fees are usually 2.9% of the total transaction amount, coupled with a fixed transaction fee, which is often $0.30. On the other hand, eBay Managed Payments follow a tiered fee system. These fees typically range from 2.35% to 2.9% of the total transaction amount, plus an additional $0.30 per transaction.

eBay Promoted Listing Fees

Sellers can choose to use eBay’s promoted listing feature to boost listing visibility. When you sell an item through a promoted listing, eBay will charge a percentage of the item’s total sale amount. This percentage is determined by you when you choose an advertising rate — between 2 and 20 percent. The higher the rate you choose, the more eBay promotes your listing.

Open an eBay Store

Consider opening an eBay store, as it often offers lower insertion fees and discounted final value fees compared to individual listings. Make sure to calculate your savings compared to the eBay store subscription and only subscribe if it’s worth it.

Maintain High Seller Performance

Aim to achieve and maintain a high seller rating and meet eBay's performance standards. Doing so may qualify you for discounts on final value fees through programs like eBay's Top Rated Seller program.

Optimize Listing Descriptions

Write clear and compelling listing descriptions to attract buyers and reduce the likelihood of returns and disputes. Accurate descriptions can help you avoid unnecessary fees associated with return shipping and refunds

Bundle Items

Bundle related items into multi-item listings to encourage larger purchases, and at the same time, reduce per-item fees.

Select the Right Listing Duration

Choose the appropriate listing duration based on the expected demand for your items. Opting for longer-duration listings can reduce the frequency of relisting fees. However, it’s worth noting that some item categories charge higher fees for longer listing durations, such as real estate.

Opt for Basic Listing Features

Limit the use of features that incur additional fees, such as promoted listings and aesthetic listing upgrades, such as subtitles or bold fonts. Evaluate whether the benefits of these upgrades justify the costs.

Negotiate Shipping Rates

Negotiate discounted shipping rates with couriers or utilize eBay's discounted shipping labels to lower shipping costs and reduce fees.

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Item category

Item category: You're charged final values fees by category + 30p per sale. For example, if you sell clothes, shoes, and accessories, the fee is 11.9% + 30p per sale.

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Auction format

If you pay monthly eBay Shop fees, you can list items auction-style. Each Shop subscription provides free 7-day auction listings for a set amount of products.

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Listing enhancements

You can opt to boost listings with what eBay calls 'optional listing upgrades.' You may have to pay additional fees for certain features like adding a subtitle, a reserve price and etc.

Dolls and bears

eBay charges 10.9% of each sale + 30p*

Garden and patio items

eBay charges 10.9%*

Computer tablets, laptops, printers, and scanners

eBay charges 6.9% of the portion of the total amount the sale up to £1,000 (calculated per item) and 3% after that.

eBay Premium Service Listing

If eBay deems you one of its top sellers, you'll benefit from 10% on final value fees for Premium Service listings. This discount applies to the variable portion of the final value fee for your Premium Service listings - not the 30p per order fixed fee.

Fees for promoting your listings

For more product visibility, eBay allows you to create a promoted ad listing campaign. These fees depend on the type of campaign you run. You may be charged per ad click, by a percentage after your listing sells, or an upfront flat fee.