Successful eBay selling involves strategic planning beyond simply listing your items. A critical component of this strategy is a firm understanding of eBay’s selling fees. This knowledge ensures accurate pricing for optimal profit and helps you budget effectively, eliminating financial surprises or hidden fees that may occur after making a deal on eBay.
While eBay’s fee structure may initially appear complex, we will provide a clear and straightforward breakdown of the different types of fees involved. By the end, you will be equipped with the knowledge to confidently calculate these costs and maximize your earnings based on the category of your listing items or products.
Fees for Most Categories
Fees apply to most listings and categories on eBay are:
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Most Categories |
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| Books, Magazines, Movies & TV, Music (excl. NFTs) |
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| Coins & Paper Money > Bullion |
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| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Women’s Bags & Handbags |
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| Jewelry & Watches (excl. Parts & Accessories) |
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| Jewelry & Watches > Watches, Parts & Accessories | – Insertion Fee: First 250 free/month, then $0.35/listing – Final Value Fee: 15% up to $1,000/item; 6.5% $1,000–$7,500; 3% over $7,500 |
| Art > Art NFTs & Select Collectibles |
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| Select Business & Industrial Categories |
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| Musical Instruments & Gear > Guitars & Basses |
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| Select Clothing, Shoes & Accessories > Athletic Shoes |
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General Notes
- Insertion Fees are waived for the first 250 listings each month across most categories, encouraging sellers to list more items.
- Final Value Fees vary significantly by category, reflecting the differing values and sales dynamics of each type of item. These fees are calculated as a percentage of the total sale amount, including shipping and handling.
Special conditions apply for items with high starting prices or specific categories, reflecting eBay’s strategy to incentivize certain types of listings or accommodate the unique aspects of higher-value or niche markets.
Final Value Fees by Product Category
eBay’s final value fees by product category, indicating how these fees are applied for Individual Sellers based on the total sale amount, which includes the cost of the item, shipping, sales tax, and any other applicable fees:
| Category | Final Value Fee (% + Per Order Fee) |
|---|---|
| Most Categories | 13.25% up to $7,500/item + 2.35% over $7,500 |
| Sneakers Over $150 | 8% (No per-order fee charged) |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.35% up to $7,500/item + 2.35% over $7,500 |
| Trading Cards | 13.25% up to $7,500/item + 2.35% over $7,500 |
| Heavy Equipment | 3% up to $15,000/item + 0.5% over $15,000 |
| Books, Magazines, Movies & TV, Music (except Vinyl Records) | 14.95% up to $7,500/item + 2.35% over $7,500 |
| Bullion | 13.25% for ≤ (up to) $7,500/item; 7% for > (above) $7,500 |
| Most Jewelry & Watches (except Watches, Parts & Accessories) | 15% for ≤ (up to) $5,000/item; 9% for > $5,000 |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | 15% up to $1,000/item; 6.5% $1,000–$7,500; 3% over $7,500 |
| NFTs | 5% on the total sale amount |
| Women’s Bags & Handbags | 15% for ≤ (up to) $2,000/item; 9% for > (above) $2,000 |
eBay also offers a variety of other fees, such as listing upgrades, shipping and handling fees, and payment processing fees. The total cost of selling an item on eBay will vary depending on the type of item, the selling price, and the applicable fees. Sellers can use eBay’s fee calculator to estimate the total cost of selling an item before they list it.
Fees for Classified Ad Listing Format on eBay
Reward Points and Incentives Programs: Listings offering reward points, incentive programs, or similar benefits.
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Business & Industrial |
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| Specialty Services |
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| Travel |
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| Everything Else |
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Key Points:
- Insertion Fee: A flat fee of $9.95 is charged for a 30-day listing in the Classified Ad format.
- Final Value Fee: There are no final value fees for Classified Ads, making it a cost-effective option for certain types of listings.
- Categories: The Classified Ad format is available in specific categories, mainly aimed at business and industrial services, speciality services, travel services (with some exclusions), and a variety of unique offerings under “Everything Else.”
Fees for Real Estate listings on eBay
The fee structure applicable on eBay for listings of real estate, including residential homes, commercial properties, and even land:
1. Land, Manufactured, and Timeshare Homes
| Listing Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Auction-style |
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| Auction-style or Fixed Price |
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| Classified Ad |
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2. Commercial, Residential, and Other Real Estate
| Listing Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Auction-style |
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| Auction-style or Fixed Price |
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| Classified Ad |
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Important Points:
- Insertion Fee: Charged for listing your property on eBay. This fee varies by the listing type, duration, and property category.
- Notice Fee: A fee applied under certain conditions when your auction-style listing receives bids. It is not charged for Classified Ad listings, listings with no bids, or when no bids meet the reserve price (if applicable).
- Optional Listing Upgrades: Additional fees for optional features to enhance your listing’s visibility, are not detailed here.
- Real Estate Policy: Sellers are encouraged to review eBay’s Real Estate policy for comprehensive guidelines and rules applicable to listing properties.
Fees for optional listing upgrade
1. Auction-style Listings (1, 3, 5, 7, and 10-day duration)
| Upgrade | Details |
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| 1 or 3-day duration |
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| Bold |
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| Gallery Plus |
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| List in two categories |
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| Subtitle |
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| Reserve Price |
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| Reserve Price (Selected Business & Industrial categories) |
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| International Site Visibility |
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2. Fixed Price Listings (Good ‘Til Cancelled)
| Upgrade | Details |
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| Bold |
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| Gallery Plus |
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| International Site Visibility |
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| List in two categories |
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| Scheduled Listing |
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| Subtitle |
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3. Notes for Good ‘Til Cancelled listings
- This also applies to Real Estate 30-day duration auction-style listings.
- Insertion and optional listing upgrade fees are charged each time an item is automatically relisted.
Additional Tips:
- Up to 24 photos with zoom and enlarge features are free.
- Scheduling listings are free, except for Classified Ads, which cost $0.10.
- Adding features like a subtitle or bold font can help your listings stand out, but it’s important to consider the cost versus the potential benefit.
Additional Final Value Fees
eBay’s additional final value fees, dispute fees, and international fees under various circumstances:
| Circumstance | Details |
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| Buying or Selling Outside of eBay |
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| Sellers Not Meeting Performance Expectations |
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| Dispute Fee |
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| International Fee |
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Key points to be noted:
- Policy Violation: Encourages transactions to occur within eBay’s platform to ensure buyer and seller protection.
- Performance Expectations: Motivates sellers to maintain high standards of service.
- Dispute Fee: Imposed to handle disputes and chargebacks effectively.
- International Fee: Encourages the use of eBay International Shipping by waiving the fee for users who opt for this service.
If you need any help regarding applicable seller fees, charges, and payments, contact the eBay customer support team through the available Contact page or get help from the help center.
For more information, you can read the seller fees policy and guidelines of eBay.
