Question 1

How much does eBay charge per sale?

Accepted Answer

eBay charges a final value fee (typically 13.25% for most categories) plus a $0.30 per-order fee on every sale. The exact percentage varies by category: electronics are 14.95%, jewelry is 15%, and computers are 12.55%. Store subscribers may receive reduced rates.

Question 2

What are eBay final value fees?

Accepted Answer

eBay's final value fee is a percentage of the total sale amount (item price + shipping) charged when your item sells. The rate depends on your product category and eBay store subscription level. Most categories have a 13.25% final value fee.

Question 3

How to calculate eBay fees?

Accepted Answer

To calculate eBay fees: (1) Multiply your total sale amount (price + shipping) by the category's final value fee percentage, (2) Add the $0.30 per-order fee, (3) Add any promoted listing fees. Our free calculator does this automatically for all categories and marketplaces.

Question 4

What percentage does eBay take?

Accepted Answer

eBay takes between 12.55% and 15% depending on the category, plus a $0.30 per-order fee. Most categories are charged 13.25%. Consumer electronics and video games are 14.95%. Jewelry and watches have the highest rate at 15%.

Question 5

Do eBay store subscriptions reduce fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, eBay store subscriptions can significantly reduce final value fees. For example, Consumer Electronics drops from 14.95% to 10.2%, and Jewelry drops from 15% to 12.5% with a store subscription. The exact discount varies by category.

Question 6

What are eBay promoted listing fees?

Accepted Answer

Promoted listings are an optional advertising fee where you set a percentage (typically 2-20%) of the sale price that you'll pay if a buyer clicks your promoted listing and purchases. This fee is only charged when a sale occurs through the promotion.

Question 7

How to maximize profit on eBay?

Accepted Answer

To maximize eBay profit: (1) Use a fee calculator to price items accurately, (2) Consider an eBay store subscription for lower fees, (3) Factor in all costs including shipping, (4) Use promoted listings strategically with a low percentage, (5) Source products from reliable low-cost suppliers. SuperDS helps automate sourcing and listing to save time and increase margins.

Question 8

How much does it cost to sell on eBay?

Accepted Answer

The total cost to sell on eBay includes the final value fee (12.55%-15% of the sale including shipping), a $0.30 per-order fee, optional promoted listing fees, and insertion fees if you exceed your free monthly listings (250 for most sellers). For a $25 sale in most categories, expect about $3.61 in fees.

Question 9

Is this a good alternative to the Vendoo or AutoDS fee calculator?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This calculator covers the same fee math (final value fees, per-order fees, promoted listings, store discounts) across 8 eBay marketplaces, is completely free, and requires no sign-up. It uses current US eBay fee rates and updates when eBay changes its fee structure.

Question 10

What is the eBay per-order fee?

Accepted Answer

The eBay per-order fee is a flat fee charged on every transaction. For US, UK, Australian, and Canadian marketplaces, it's $0.30 (or equivalent in local currency). For European marketplaces (Germany, France, Italy, Spain), it's €0.35.

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