Quick fee comparison
This table covers the standard seller-side fee on a simple domestic sale. Shipping, buyer tax, ads, category exceptions and seller-performance charges can change the result.
| Platform | Standard US seller fee | Important exception |
|---|---|---|
| Depop | No selling fee; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing | Boosted listings can add 12% |
| Mercari | 10% of item price + buyer-paid shipping | Seller-paid shipping is still your cost |
| eBay | 13.6% in most categories + $0.30/$0.40 per order | Percentage also applies to tax and shipping collected |
| Poshmark | $2.95 below $15; 20% at $15 or more | Simple, but expensive on larger sales |
Example: a $100 item
Before item cost, postage, tax and optional promotion:
| Platform | Approximate standard seller fee | Seller keeps before other costs |
|---|---|---|
| Depop | $3.75 | $96.25 |
| Mercari | $10.00 | $90.00 |
| eBay | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| Poshmark | $20.00 | $80.00 |
Which platform fits which item?
- eBay is the broadest fit for electronics, collectibles, parts and researched long-tail items.
- Mercari offers a simple 10% seller rate for general goods and lower-priced items.
- Depop has the lowest standard seller-side cost here for fashion, but a boosted sale changes the equation sharply.
- Poshmark is straightforward for fashion and bundles, though the 20% fee creates a high floor price.
Run the same item through the platform profit comparison calculator and include what you actually paid for the item and postage.
Rates were checked against the eBay US fee schedule, Mercari fee policy, Poshmark fee policy and Depop seller fees.