Fees are the silent profit killer in reselling. You price your item, it sells, you ship it — and then you find out the platform took 15–20% before you ever see a dollar. This guide breaks down exactly what each platform charges, what you actually keep at common price points, and how to use fees as a pricing signal rather than a surprise.
All fees are current as of May 2026. Platforms change their fee structures regularly — we update this guide when they do.
Why fees matter more than you think: A $50 item that nets $40 on Poshmark (20% fee) only nets you $38 on eBay (14%+). That's $2 less for no good reason — because you could have priced eBay at $45.50 to net the same $40. Fee-aware pricing means more money, every sale.
| Fee type | eBay | Poshmark | Mercari | Depop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | Free first 250/mo, then $0.35 | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Selling fee | 12.35–15% (category varies) | 20% flat | 10% | 5% (shipped) | 10% |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.30/transaction | Included in 20% | +$2 per transaction | None (direct payment) | ~3% extra |
| Shipping label | Discounted rates, seller's choice | Provided by Poshmark | Available via Mercari | Buyer arranges or seller offers | Use Depop shipping or own |
| Promoted listing fees | 1–10% of sale (your choice) | None native | None native | Boosted posts (optional) | Depop Promote (optional) |
| Withdrawal fee | None | None | None | None | $0.10 to bank, free to Depop balance |
Based on the fee structures above. For eBay, we use the 13.25% clothing category (most common for resellers). For Facebook, we show shipped items (5%).
| Platform | List at $25 → You keep | List at $50 → You keep | List at $100 → You keep | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace | $23.75 | $47.50 | $95.00 | ~5% |
| Mercari | $20.75 | $42.00 | $86.00 | ~13% |
| Depop | $20.75 | $42.00 | $86.00 | ~13% |
| eBay | $20.00 | $41.10 | $84.40 | ~14–15% |
| Poshmark | $17.00* | $40.00 | $80.00 | 20% |
*Poshmark takes $3 flat on sales under $15 instead of 20%. At $17.50 sale, you'd keep $14 (20% = $3.50 fee).
Pricing to net the same amount: Want $40 in hand on a $50 item? List at $42 on Facebook, $45 on Mercari/Depop, $45.50 on eBay, and $50 on Poshmark. Same item, same profit, different listed prices.
eBay is the most complex fee structure of the five — and the hardest to budget for. The headline final value fee (12.35–15% depending on category) doesn't include payment processing (3% + $0.30/transaction), and most sellers forget to factor that in.
Best for: Electronics, collectibles, vintage items, anything with broad buyer demand. eBay's search algorithm rewards competitive pricing and fast shipping — not just fee optimization.
Poshmark is the simplest fee to understand and the most expensive in practice. Flat 20% on all sales over $15. Nothing extra. No payment processing fees, no listing fees, no withdrawal fees.
Best for: Branded women's clothing, shoes, handbags, and accessories. Poshmark's buyer base actively hunts for those categories and pays premium prices that offset the 20% fee. On generic items, the math is brutal.
Mercari charges 10% plus a flat $2 payment processing fee per transaction. The $2 flat fee is the problem at low price points — at $20, that $2 fee is effectively 10% extra, making Mercari cost 20% instead of the stated 10%.
Best for: General merchandise, furniture, electronics, and toys. Mercari's audience is broad and price-conscious. The $2 processing fee makes it less attractive below $30 — above $40, the math improves considerably.
Facebook Marketplace is the cheapest of the five — and the most dependent on whether you're doing local pickup or shipped sales. Local cash transactions have zero fees. Shipped items pay 5%.
Best for: Large items (furniture, appliances), local buyers, anything where cash-in-hand matters. Facebook's audience is local and casual — not power resellers. It's the easiest place to start for new sellers because there's zero financial risk from fees.
Depop charges 10% plus Stripe payment processing (approximately 3%). Like Mercari, the combined rate is roughly 13%. Depop's advantage is its buyer demographic: Gen Z, streetwear enthusiasts, vintage hunters.
Best for: Vintage clothing, streetwear, Y2K aesthetic, Gen Z fashion. Depop photos and aesthetics matter more than anywhere else — a flat item on a white background underperforms badly. Good photography offsets the fees by commanding higher prices.
These are the fee components that don't appear in a platform's headline "selling fee" — but they still come out of your pocket.
Here's a quick decision tree based on item type and price point:
Which marketplace has the lowest selling fees?
Facebook Marketplace has the lowest fees at 5% for shipped items — or zero for local cash/pickup sales. Depop and Mercari are tied at roughly 13% total (10% selling fee + 3% payment processing). Poshmark is highest at 20% flat.
How much does eBay actually charge sellers in 2026?
eBay charges a final value fee of 12.35–15% depending on category (clothing is 13.25%, electronics 12.35%, books 15%), plus a 3% payment processing fee and $0.30 per transaction. For a $50 item in clothing, eBay takes approximately $8.40 — leaving you with $41.60.
Does Poshmark really take 20%?
Yes. Poshmark takes a flat 20% commission on all sales over $15. For sales under $15, Poshmark takes $3 flat. There are no separate listing fees or payment processing fees — the 20% is the full cost.
What hidden fees do resellers overlook?
The most common hidden fees are eBay's payment processing (3% + $0.30 per transaction on top of the final value fee), Depop's payment processing (3% extra on top of the stated 10%), and Mercari's $2 payment processing per transaction. Facebook Marketplace's 5% fee is also often missed — buyers assume it's free.
Should I price items the same on every platform?
No. Because fees vary, price to net the same amount on every platform — not to show the same price. If you want $40 in hand: list at $50 on Poshmark (20% fee), $45 on Mercari (13% total fees), and $42 on Facebook (5% fee). Same item, different listed prices, same profit.
Which platform is best for selling clothing?
For clothing under $50, Facebook Marketplace (5%) and Depop (13%) tend to win on pure fees. For high-value branded fashion, Poshmark's 20% is steep but its buyer base pays more — test your items on Poshmark and adjust based on actual sale prices vs. other platforms.
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