Reseller Fee Guide: How Much Do eBay, Poshmark, Etsy, and Other Platforms Take?

Reselling has become a significant income stream for millions of people — but the fees charged by different platforms can dramatically eat into your profits if you don't understand them upfront. This guide breaks down exactly what each major platform takes from your sale, how to calculate your true take-home amount, and which platform makes the most sense for different types of items.

How Platform Fees Are Structured

Most reselling platforms charge a combination of fees. Understanding each component helps you calculate true profit accurately:

• Commission/Final value fee: A percentage of the sale price taken by the platform
• Payment processing fee: Typically 2.9% + $0.30, charged by the payment processor (Stripe, PayPal, or the platform's own system)
• Listing fee: A small charge per item listed, even before it sells (Etsy charges $0.20 per listing)
• Shipping label fees: Some platforms provide shipping labels at a markup

Fee Breakdown by Platform (on a $100 sale)

eBay: Final value fee averages 13.25% for most categories, plus $0.30 per order. On a $100 sale: $13.25 + $0.30 = $13.55 in fees. You keep $86.45. eBay's fee structure varies significantly by category — motors and real estate have different rates — so always check the specific category for your item.

Poshmark: Flat fee structure: $2.95 on sales under $15; 20% on sales $15 and over. On a $100 sale: 20% = $20 in fees. You keep $80.00. Poshmark includes shipping label cost in their model (buyers pay shipping), which simplifies seller math significantly.

Depop: 10% Depop commission plus payment processing (2.9% + $0.30). On a $100 sale: $10 + $2.90 + $0.30 = $13.20 in fees. You keep $86.80. Depop is competitive with eBay for fashion and vintage items, with a younger buyer demographic.

Etsy: 6.5% transaction fee + $0.20 listing fee + 3% + $0.25 payment processing. On a $100 sale: $6.50 + $0.20 + $3.00 + $0.25 = $9.95 in fees. You keep $90.05. Etsy has the lowest combined fee rate among major platforms for most items. Note: Offsite Ads can add 12–15% if you opt in.

Vinted: Zero seller fees. Vinted charges buyers a protection fee (5% + small flat fee) instead of charging sellers. On a $100 sale: $0 in fees. You keep the full $100. Best fee structure for sellers, though buyers know this and may factor it into offers.

Facebook Marketplace: Local in-person sales: 0% fee. Shipped sales: 5% per shipment (minimum $0.40). On a $100 shipped sale: $5 in fees. For local pickup, it's completely free.

Amazon FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon): 15% referral fee (average) plus FBA fulfillment fees starting at $3.22 per unit. On a $100 sale: $15 + $3.22 = $18.22+ in fees. You keep less than $82, before accounting for storage fees. Amazon offers the largest buyer base but the highest fee structure.

StockX: Transaction fee of 9% (drops to 8%, 7.5%, or 6% as you sell more) plus 3% payment processing. On a $100 sale: $9 + $3 = $12 in fees as a new seller. Primarily for authenticated sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles.

GOAT: 9.5% seller commission plus 2.9% cash-out fee. On a $100 sale: $9.50 + $2.90 = $12.40 in fees. New sellers pay 15% for their first three months. Similar authentication model to StockX.

Choosing the Right Platform for Your Items

Fashion and clothing: Depop for younger buyers and streetwear; Poshmark for women's fashion and a built-in social community; Vinted for budget-conscious buyers; ThredUp for maximum convenience (though they take the most).

Sneakers: StockX for transparency and current market pricing; GOAT for a slightly wider selection and slightly different buyer base. Both offer authentication that justifies their fees for high-value shoes.

Handmade and vintage: Etsy is the clear choice for handmade goods, craft supplies, and vintage items. Its buyer base specifically searches for these items, making conversion rates much higher than on general marketplaces.

Electronics and general goods: eBay for the largest general audience and strong buyer protections. Amazon for new or like-new items where buyers expect Prime shipping.

Furniture and large items: Facebook Marketplace for local sales (no shipping headache). Chairish or 1stDibs for premium vintage furniture where buyers pay more for curated selections.

Your Real Profit After All Fees

To calculate true profit, don't forget to include your purchase cost, packaging materials, and shipping (if you're covering it). A $100 item with a $40 purchase cost, $3 packaging, $8 shipping, on Poshmark: Sale $100 − $20 (Poshmark fee) − $40 (cost) − $3 (packaging) = $37 true profit. The $100 sale feels good until you work out the real margin.

Key Takeaways

• Vinted has the best seller fee structure (zero) — buyers pay the platform fee instead
• Etsy is the lowest-fee major marketplace for most product types at around 9.95% combined
• Poshmark's flat 20% is expensive but includes a simple all-in model with buyer-paid shipping
• Amazon offers the largest audience but takes 18%+ after all fees on most items
• Always calculate true profit including purchase cost, packaging, and shipping before listing