eBay Canada vs Poshmark Canada
| Platform | Standard seller fee | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| eBay Canada | 13.6% up to C$7,500 in most categories, then 2.35%, plus C$0.30/C$0.40 per order | Broad categories, collectibles, researched demand |
| Poshmark Canada | C$3.95 below C$20; 20% at C$20 or more | Fashion, social selling and simple prepaid shipping |
Applicable GST/HST is added to Poshmark’s fee. eBay’s percentage is calculated from the total amount of the sale, which can include item price, shipping and sales tax.
Example: a C$100 item
Before item cost, shipping expense and taxes on platform fees:
- eBay’s standard estimate is C$14.00 when the fee basis is exactly C$100.
- Poshmark’s standard commission is C$20.00, before GST/HST on that commission.
International and category details
Canadian eBay sellers not using eBay International Shipping pay 0.4% for sales to the US and 1% for other countries when the international fee applies. Specialist eBay categories can be lower or higher than 13.6%, and Store subscriptions have a different schedule.
Calculate the same item with the eBay Canada calculator and Poshmark Canada calculator. Rates were checked against eBay Canada’s seller fees and Poshmark Canada’s terms.