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You just sold a vintage jacket for $80. Nice! But when the money hits your account, you notice it is actually $64. Where did those $16 go? Welcome to the world of reselling fees, where every platform takes its cut, and not all cuts are created equal.
Understanding what each marketplace charges in 2026 can mean the difference between a profitable reselling business and one that barely breaks even. This guide breaks down the actual costs you will pay on nine major platforms, with real examples so you can make smarter decisions about where to list your inventory.
The average reseller uses three to four platforms to move inventory. That sounds smart, right? More eyeballs on your items. But here is the problem: if you do not understand the fee structures, you might price a $50 item the same everywhere and make $40 on one platform but only $35 on another.
Over hundreds of sales, that difference adds up fast. A $5 difference per item across 500 annual sales equals $2,500 left on the table. Knowing your fees lets you price strategically, choose the right platform for each item, and keep more money in your pocket.
Before we get into the details, here is a snapshot of what each marketplace charges in 2026:
| Platform | Listing Fee | Selling Fee | Payment Processing | Typical Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | $0 (250 free/mo) | 13.25% | Included | 13.25% |
| Poshmark | $0 | Flat $2.95 or 20% | Included | 20% (items over $15) |
| Mercari | $0 | 10% | Included | 10% |
| Depop | $0 | 10% | Included | 10% |
| Etsy | $0.20/listing | 6.5% | 3% + $0.25 | ~10% |
| Vinted | $0 | 0% (buyer pays) | N/A | 0% |
| Grailed | $0 | 9% + 2.9% | Included | ~12% |
| Facebook Marketplace | $0 | 5% (min $0.40) | Included | 5% |
| Whatnot | $0 | 9.5% | Included | 9.5% |
Now let us break down each platform in detail.
eBay remains the largest reselling marketplace, and its fee structure reflects years of refinement. Here is what you actually pay:
Listing Fees:
Final Value Fees:
Payment Processing:
Optional Fees:
You sell a vintage denim jacket for $75 with $10 shipping:
eBay's promoted listings can eat into your margins fast. Use them strategically on items that have been sitting for 30+ days rather than fresh listings.
Poshmark keeps its fee structure dead simple, which some sellers love and others find expensive.
Listing Fees: $0
Selling Fees:
Payment Processing: Included
Shipping: Poshmark provides a prepaid label at $7.67 (buyer pays by default)
You sell that same vintage denim jacket for $75:
Compare that to the eBay example, and you keep $13.74 more on eBay for the same item. Multiply that across your yearly sales, and the math gets serious.
Despite higher fees, Poshmark works well when:
Mercari offers a straightforward 10% fee, making it one of the more affordable mainstream options.
Listing Fees: $0
Selling Fees: 10% of the item price
Payment Processing: Included in the 10%
Shipping: Various options from $4.99-$19.99 (seller or buyer pays)
Selling the vintage jacket for $75:
That is $7.50 more than Poshmark and $6.24 less than eBay (but close enough that the faster sale on Mercari might be worth it).
Mercari's direct deposit takes 3-5 business days. If you need money faster, their Instant Pay feature charges a $2 fee per transfer.
Depop attracts younger buyers who love vintage, Y2K, and streetwear. Their fee structure is competitive.
Listing Fees: $0
Selling Fees: 10% of the sale price (including shipping if bundled)
Payment Processing: Included
Shipping: Varies by method; many sellers use Depop's shipping labels
The vintage jacket at $75:
Identical to Mercari. The difference comes down to your audience and what you sell. Depop skews heavily toward fashion-forward items and a younger demographic.
Etsy looks affordable at first glance, but the fees stack in ways that surprise many sellers.
Listing Fees: $0.20 per listing (lasts 4 months or until sold)
Transaction Fees: 6.5% of total sale (including shipping)
Payment Processing: 3% + $0.25 per transaction
Offsite Ads Fee: 12-15% if a sale comes from Etsy's advertising (mandatory for high-volume sellers)
Regulatory Operating Fee: 0.4% (varies by location)
Selling the vintage jacket for $75 with $8 shipping:
Not bad, actually. But if that sale came through an Etsy Offsite Ad, deduct another 12-15% ($9.96-$12.45), dropping your take-home to roughly $62-$65.
If you make under $10,000 per year on Etsy, you can opt out of Offsite Ads. Once you cross that threshold, they become mandatory.
Vinted flips the script entirely by charging buyers instead of sellers.
Listing Fees: $0
Selling Fees: $0 (Yes, really)
Buyer Protection Fee: 5% + $0.70 (paid by the buyer)
Shipping: Vinted provides labels; buyer typically pays
The vintage jacket at $75:
The catch? Vinted is more popular in Europe than the US, and the buyer-pays model means buyers see higher total prices, which can reduce conversion rates.
Grailed caters to menswear enthusiasts and streetwear collectors. The fee structure reflects its niche positioning.
Listing Fees: $0
Commission: 9% of sale price
Payment Processing: 2.9% + $0.30 (PayPal) or similar for other methods
The vintage jacket at $75:
Grailed is competitive for menswear and high-end streetwear. If you sell designer pieces or hyped sneakers, the audience here pays premium prices that can offset the fees.
Facebook Marketplace offers the lowest fees for shipped items among major platforms.
Listing Fees: $0
Selling Fees: 5% per shipment (minimum $0.40)
Payment Processing: Included
Local Sales: Free (no fees for in-person transactions)
The vintage jacket at $75 (shipped):
For local sales with in-person pickup, you pay zero fees. That is hard to beat.
Facebook Marketplace lacks the seller protections of dedicated platforms. Scams and flaky buyers are more common, so factor that into your platform choice.
Whatnot focuses on live auction-style selling, popular for collectibles, trading cards, and vintage items.
Listing Fees: $0
Selling Fees: 9.5% of the sale price
Payment Processing: Included
Shipping: Seller typically handles; labels available through Whatnot
The vintage jacket at $75:
Whatnot works best for items that benefit from live presentation and bidding excitement, such as sports cards, Funko Pops, and vintage collectibles.
Different fee structures hit differently depending on what you sell. Here is how the numbers shake out at three common price points:
| Platform | Fees | Take-Home | Percentage Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinted | $0 | $30.00 | 100% |
| Facebook Marketplace | $1.50 | $28.50 | 95% |
| Mercari | $3.00 | $27.00 | 90% |
| Depop | $3.00 | $27.00 | 90% |
| Whatnot | $2.85 | $27.15 | 90.5% |
| eBay | $3.98 | $26.02 | 86.8% |
| Grailed | $3.60 | $26.40 | 88% |
| Etsy | ~$3.50 | ~$26.50 | ~88% |
| Poshmark | $2.95 | $27.05 | 90.2% |
At $30, Poshmark's flat fee structure is actually competitive.
| Platform | Fees | Take-Home | Percentage Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinted | $0 | $75.00 | 100% |
| Facebook Marketplace | $3.75 | $71.25 | 95% |
| Mercari | $7.50 | $67.50 | 90% |
| Depop | $7.50 | $67.50 | 90% |
| Whatnot | $7.13 | $67.87 | 90.5% |
| Grailed | $9.23 | $65.77 | 87.7% |
| eBay | $9.94 | $65.06 | 86.8% |
| Etsy | ~$8.50 | ~$66.50 | ~88.7% |
| Poshmark | $15.00 | $60.00 | 80% |
The spread widens significantly at $75. Poshmark falls behind while Vinted and Facebook lead.
| Platform | Fees | Take-Home | Percentage Kept |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinted | $0 | $150.00 | 100% |
| Facebook Marketplace | $7.50 | $142.50 | 95% |
| Mercari | $15.00 | $135.00 | 90% |
| Depop | $15.00 | $135.00 | 90% |
| Whatnot | $14.25 | $135.75 | 90.5% |
| eBay | $19.88 | $130.12 | 86.8% |
| Grailed | $18.17 | $131.83 | 87.9% |
| Etsy | ~$16.50 | ~$133.50 | ~89% |
| Poshmark | $30.00 | $120.00 | 80% |
At $150, Poshmark's 20% fee costs you $30. On Facebook Marketplace, you keep an extra $22.50 for the same item.
The short answer: Vinted (0% seller fees) and Facebook Marketplace (5%) offer the lowest costs. But the lowest fees do not always mean the highest profit.
Consider these factors beyond fees:
Audience Match: Selling high-end menswear? Grailed's audience pays premium prices despite higher fees. Your $200 jacket might only sell for $150 on Mercari.
Time to Sale: A 10% fee on a sale that happens in 3 days beats a 5% fee on a sale that takes 3 months. Your inventory has carrying costs, even if you do not think about them.
Platform Features: Poshmark's social features and Posh Parties can drive faster sales for trendy items. That speed might justify the higher fee.
Buyer Protection: Facebook Marketplace's lower fees come with less protection. Factor in potential scams and disputes.
The smartest resellers do not pick one platform. They list strategically across several. Here is how:
Adjust your prices based on fees. If you want $60 net for an item:
Manually listing the same item across seven platforms takes forever. This is where cross-listing software saves serious time.
With Voolist, you import your listings once and post them to multiple marketplaces with a few clicks. When something sells, the inventory sync feature automatically removes it from other platforms, preventing the nightmare of double-selling.
Cross-listing to more platforms means more visibility without proportionally more work. A tool that syncs your inventory automatically pays for itself in avoided overselling issues alone.
Beyond the obvious selling fees, watch for these costs that sneak up on sellers:
Currency Conversion Fees: Selling internationally? Most platforms charge 1-3% for currency conversion.
Label Markups: Platform-provided shipping labels sometimes cost more than buying directly from carriers.
Promoted Listing Costs: eBay, Poshmark, and others push promoted listings. Track your actual ROI before spending.
Return Shipping: If a buyer returns an item, you often eat the return shipping cost.
Inactivity Fees: Some platforms charge if your shop sits dormant too long.
Vinted charges sellers 0% in fees, passing costs to buyers instead. Among US-focused platforms, Facebook Marketplace charges just 5% for shipped items and nothing for local sales.
eBay is cheaper in most cases. eBay charges around 13.25% total, while Poshmark takes 20% on items over $15. For a $75 sale, you keep $65.06 on eBay versus $60 on Poshmark.
Mercari charges a flat 10% selling fee with payment processing included. There are no listing fees. For a $50 item, you pay $5 and keep $45.
Yes, Etsy charges $0.20 per listing, which lasts 4 months or until the item sells. Combined with transaction fees (6.5%) and payment processing (3% + $0.25), total fees run around 10% for most sales.
For high-value items, Vinted (0%) and Facebook Marketplace (5%) offer the lowest fees. However, eBay and Grailed provide better buyer pools and authentication services for luxury goods, which can justify higher fees through better selling prices.
Marketplace fees in 2026 range from 0% (Vinted) to 20% (Poshmark), with most platforms landing between 9-13%. The "best" platform depends on what you sell, who buys it, and how fast you need to move inventory.
Smart resellers diversify across multiple platforms, adjusting prices to account for different fee structures. They match items to the audiences most likely to pay top dollar. And they use tools to manage the complexity without drowning in busywork.
Understanding these fees is the first step. The next step is putting that knowledge into action. Check out Voolist's fee calculator to see exactly what you will net on each platform, or start cross-listing your inventory to test which marketplaces work best for your products.
Your profit margins will thank you.
