So, how much does it cost to sell an item on eBay?
This is the most basic question on your mind as a seller. Let us help you understand the details.Although there is no start-up fee for selling on eBay, as an eBay seller you are granted access to a variety of benefits, such as marketing and advertising tools and seller protection. In order to access these, eBay charges you a fee that is based on your sales. Just so you know – in most cases, you will only pay fees when the item sells.
eBay fees are structured so that you can choose listing formats to suit your needs. Review your listing strategy and consider which listing format options will lead you to success.
So, how much does it cost to sell an item on eBay? This is the most basic question on your mind as a seller. Let us help you understand the details.
Although there is no start-up fee for selling on eBay, as an eBay seller you are granted access to a variety of benefits, such as marketing and advertising tools and seller protection. In order to access these, eBay charges you a fee that is based on your sales. Just so you know – in most cases, you will only pay fees when the item sells.
eBay fees are structured so that you can choose listing formats to suit your needs. Review your listing strategy and consider which listing format options will lead you to success.
For item listings, eBay charges the Insertion Fees to sellers. Every month, you get Zero Insertion Fee Listings. The amount of the fees and number of Zero Insertion Fee Listings depends on which international eBay site you list your items and some other factors.
This fee is usually paid at the end of the transaction and is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale. The total amount of the sale includes the item price, shipping service selected by the buyer, sales tax, any other applicable fees plus fixed fee of USD $0.30 per order. Also, note an international fee and currency conversion charges may apply depending on your eBay registered address.
When you list an item on eBay, you are charged a listing fee called the “Insertion Fee”. This fee is charged for every listing that you put up on the site.
Every month you get a number of Zero Insertion Fee Listings. The number varies depending on which international eBay website you post your listings. For e.g. If you list on eBay.com, Insertion fees are free for your first 250 listings per calendar month (auction style or fixed price).
Learn more about our fee policies for our sites in USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, France, Italy and Spain:
If you have subscribed for an eBay Store, depending on the store level you would receive additional zero insertion fee listings.
For item listings, eBay charges the Insertion Fees to sellers. Every month, you get Zero Insertion Fee Listings. The amount of the fees and number of Zero Insertion Fee Listings depends on which international eBay site you list your items and some other factors.
This fee is usually paid at the end of the transaction and is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale. The total amount of the sale includes the item price, shipping service selected by the buyer, sales tax, any other applicable fees plus fixed fee of USD $0.30 per order. Also, note an international fee and currency conversion charges may apply depending on your eBay registered address.
When you list an item on eBay, you are charged a listing fee called the “Insertion Fee”. This fee is charged for every listing that you put up on the site.
Every month you get a number of Zero Insertion Fee Listings. The number varies depending on which international eBay website you post your listings. For e.g. If you list on eBay.com, Insertion fees are free for your first 250 listings per calendar month (auction style or fixed price).
Learn more about our fee policies for our sites in USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, France, Italy and Spain:
If you have subscribed for an eBay Store, depending on the store level you would receive additional zero insertion fee listings.
Good ‘Til Cancelled listings are fixed price listings that renew automatically once per calendar month. eBay charges the Insertion Fees and applicable Optional Listing Upgrade Fees (e.g., for using a bold font or subtitles) when you list your item for the first time and each time it renews. These listings count towards your monthly Zero Insertion Fee Listings. Fee amounts are based on the terms in effect when the listing goes live and when it renews.
Good ‘Til Cancelled listings are fixed price listings that renew automatically once per calendar month. eBay charges the Insertion Fees and applicable Optional Listing Upgrade Fees (e.g., for using a bold font or subtitles) when you list your item for the first time and each time it renews. These listings count towards your monthly Zero Insertion Fee Listings. Fee amounts are based on the terms in effect when the listing goes live and when it renews.
A Final Value Fee is charged only when your item sells on eBay. Final Value Fee can vary based on category, seller performance or having a store subscription Final Value Fee is usually paid at the end of the transaction and is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale. The total amount of the sale includes the item price, shipping service selected by the buyer, sales tax, any other applicable fees plus fixed fee of USD $0.30 per order. Also, note an international fee and currency conversion charges may apply depending on your eBay registered address.
The Insertion Fee is for making your listing visible on the eBay site whereas the Final Value Fee is the charge for a buyer agreeing to purchase the item, whether it is paid for or not. So, if you have free listings, the Insertion Fee would not be charged but the Final Value Fee would still be applicable.
Remember – the Final Value Fee is charged regardless of whether the buyer has paid or not. It will show up in your invoice. If the buyer doesn’t pay, then you can proceed with an Unpaid Item Dispute to request a Final Value Fee credit.
Again, remember that the percentage of fees charged depend on the eBay site where you have listed your item.
A Final Value Fee is charged only when your item sells on eBay. Final Value Fee can vary based on category, seller performance or having a store subscription Final Value Fee is usually paid at the end of the transaction and is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale. The total amount of the sale includes the item price, shipping service selected by the buyer, sales tax, any other applicable fees plus fixed fee of USD $0.30 per order. Also, note an international fee and currency conversion charges may apply depending on your eBay registered address.
The Insertion Fee is for making your listing visible on the eBay site whereas the Final Value Fee is the charge for a buyer agreeing to purchase the item, whether it is paid for or not. So, if you have free listings, the Insertion Fee would not be charged but the Final Value Fee would still be applicable.
Remember – the Final Value Fee is charged regardless of whether the buyer has paid or not. It will show up in your invoice. If the buyer doesn’t pay, then you can proceed with an Unpaid Item Dispute to request a Final Value Fee credit.
Again, remember that the percentage of fees charged depend on the eBay site where you have listed your item.
Final Value Fee on shipping are based on the cost of the shipping service the buyer chooses. However, if you offer 1-day or international shipping as well as a cheaper or free option (like domestic shipping), the Final Value Fee is calculated based on the cheapest domestic option you offer.
If you’re in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam and your item isn’t located in the US, the Final Value Fee on shipping are always calculated based on the shipping option your buyer chooses
If you need to refund the buyer or cancel the sale, you may be eligible for a credit of the variable percentage portion of the Final Value Fee provided that you refund the buyer in full in resolution of a return or cancellation request. The $0.30 per order fee will not be credited.
Final Value Fee on shipping are based on the cost of the shipping service the buyer chooses. However, if you offer 1-day or international shipping as well as a cheaper or free option (like domestic shipping), the Final Value Fee is calculated based on the cheapest domestic option you offer.
If you’re in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam and your item isn’t located in the US, the Final Value Fee on shipping are always calculated based on the shipping option your buyer chooses
If you need to refund the buyer or cancel the sale, you may be eligible for a credit of the variable percentage portion of the Final Value Fee provided that you refund the buyer in full in resolution of a return or cancellation request. The $0.30 per order fee will not be credited.
If you only offer 1-day or international shipping but no cheaper option like domestic shipping, you’ll be charged a Final Value Fee based on the service the buyer chooses.
An order is defined as any number of items purchased by the same buyer at checkout with the same shipping method.
If you only offer 1-day or international shipping but no cheaper option like domestic shipping, you’ll be charged a Final Value Fee based on the service the buyer chooses.
An order is defined as any number of items purchased by the same buyer at checkout with the same shipping method.
(Please refer to the eBay sites on which you are listing the items for the site specific fee structure)
Category
Insertion fee
Final value fee % + $0.30 per order + International Fee**
Most categories, including Music > Vinyl Records, eBay Motors > Parts & Accessories, and eBay Motors > Automotive Tools & Supplies.
First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing
Books & Magazines
Movies & TV (except Movie NFTs)
Music (except Vinyl Records and Music NFTs categories)
First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing
Coins & Paper Money > Bullion
First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing
Jewelry & Watches > Watches, Parts & Accessories > Watches
First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing
Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards (except Sport Trading Card NFTs)
Collectibles > Non-Sport Trading Cards (except Non-Sport Trading Card NFTs)
Toys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games (except CCG NFTs)
First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing
Art > Art NFTs
Select Collectibles categories:
Movies & TV > Movie NFTs
Music > Music NFTs
Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop > Sports Trading Cards > Sport Trading Card NFTs
Toys & Hobbies > Collectible Card Games > CCG NFTs
First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing
5% on total amount of the sale
Select Business & Industrial categories:
$20
Musical Instruments & Gear > Guitars & Basses
Free
Select Clothing, Shoes & Accessories categories:
Free if starting price is $100 or more*
* Starting price is the starting price (auction-style listings) or Buy It Now price (fixed price listings) of your listing, and doesn’t include shipping, handling, taxes, or fees.
**If your registered address is not in the US, please refer to the fee page your International fee information.
You may be charged Final Value Fees if you violate our policy of buying or selling outside of eBay, or eBay may apply additional Final Value Fees if you are not meeting our performance expectations.
Additional Final Value Fees may apply on sales in the following circumstances:
Any additional Final Value Fees will be calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale. We’ll indicate which listings are subject to additional fees on your Account Summary.
Note: If your account isn’t meeting our minimum seller performance standards and you’re rated Very High in your rate of ‘Item not as described’ return requests, you’ll only be charged the additional Final Value Fee for not meeting our minimum seller performance standards.
You may be charged Final Value Fees if you violate our policy of buying or selling outside of eBay, or eBay may apply additional Final Value Fees if you are not meeting our performance expectations.
Additional Final Value Fees may apply on sales in the following circumstances
Any additional Final Value Fees will be calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale. We’ll indicate which listings are subject to additional fees on your Account Summary.
Note: If your account isn’t meeting our minimum seller performance standards and you’re rated Very High in your rate of ‘Item not as described’ return requests, you’ll only be charged the additional Final Value Fee for not meeting our minimum seller performance standards.
