eBay Germany Fee Calculator Gebührenrechner für eBay.de
eBay Deutschland Gebührenrechner. Private Verkäufer zahlen KEINE Verkaufsprovision für Verkäufe innerhalb Deutschlands! Calculate eBay.de fees.
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Private Verkäufer in Deutschland zahlen KEINE Verkaufsprovision für Verkäufe innerhalb Deutschlands. Das macht eBay.de zu einer der besten Plattformen zum Verkaufen!
eBay Germany Fee Structure 2025
eBay.de offers FREE selling for private sellers based in Germany. Unlike eBay US (13.6% fees), German private sellers keep 100% of their domestic sale price.
What German Private Sellers Pay
| Fee Type | Rate | When Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Final Value Fee | 0% FREE | Domestic German sales |
| Listing Fee | €0.50 | After 320 free listings |
| International Fee | 0-5% | Deliveries outside Germany |
| Subtitle | €0.50 | Optional upgrade |
| Gallery Plus | €0.75 | Optional upgrade |
Free Listings Allowance
| Type | Free Per Month |
|---|---|
| Standard Listings | 320 |
| €1 Auctions | 2,500 additional |
After 320 standard listings, each additional costs €0.50.
International Fee Structure
When selling to buyers outside Germany:
| Destination | Fee |
|---|---|
| EU countries (close) | 0% |
| EU countries (other)* | 1.91% |
| Europe (non-EU)** | 1.43% |
| Rest of World | 3.93% |
| Outside Germany (simplified) | 5% |
*Countries like Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, etc. **Countries like UK, Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, etc.
Example: €100 item shipped to France
- Final Value Fee: €0 (FREE)
- International Fee: €0 (France is close EU)
- Total Fees: €0
- You Keep: €100
Example: €100 item shipped to USA
- Final Value Fee: €0 (FREE)
- International Fee: €5.00 (5%)
- Total Fees: €5.00
- You Keep: €95.00
Optional Listing Upgrades
| Upgrade | Price | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Subtitle (Untertitel) | €0.50 | Extra text visibility |
| Gallery Plus | €0.75 | Larger preview images |
| Second Category | €0.50 | List in 2 categories |
| Reserve Price | 3% (min €10) | Minimum bid protection |
| Private Listing | €0.50 | Hidden bidder names |
Comparison: German vs US Sellers
| Aspect | eBay.de (Private) | eBay.com (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Final Value Fee | 0% FREE | 13.6% |
| Per-Order Fee | None | $0.30-$0.40 |
| Free Listings | 320 + 2,500 auctions | 250 |
| International Fee | 0-5% | 1.65% |
German sellers save ~14% compared to US sellers!
Who Qualifies as Private Seller?
To benefit from free selling (Privatverkäufer):
- Individual based in Germany (or EEA)
- Selling personal items (not business inventory)
- Not operating as a trade or business
- Not exceeding trade thresholds
If you sell regularly for profit, you may be considered a business seller (gewerblicher Verkäufer) with different fees.
Business Seller Fees (Gewerblich)
If you’re a registered business seller:
- Final value fees apply (varies by category)
- Must display business information
- Consumer protection laws apply
- VAT requirements
Currency Conversion
If you sell on international eBay sites and receive payment in another currency:
- 3% currency conversion fee applied by eBay
- Consider this when selling internationally
This page’s recorded fee review is over a year old. We’ve surfaced the date instead of presenting old numbers as current; verify the platform’s official schedule before listing.
Common questions
Are eBay Germany fees free for private sellers?+
Yes! Private sellers in Germany pay NO selling fees (Verkaufsprovision) for sales within Germany. You only pay for optional upgrades or international shipping (5% fee).
How many free listings on eBay Germany?+
You get 320 free listings per month, plus an additional 2,500 auction listings with €1 starting price.
What is the international fee on eBay Germany?+
5% of the total sale when delivering outside Germany. Lower rates apply within the EU (0-1.91%).
Do I pay fees if I ship within the EU from Germany?+
For deliveries within the EU but outside Germany, the fee varies from 0% to 1.91% depending on destination. Non-EU destinations are charged 3.93%.
What's the difference between private and business sellers on eBay Germany?+
Private sellers (Privatverkäufer) pay no selling fees within Germany. Business sellers (gewerbliche Verkäufer) pay final value fees and must follow additional requirements.
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