Your Guide to eBay Seller Fees and Policies

If you’re ready to branch out and bring your wholesale merchandise to eBay, make sure you’re familiar with eBay seller fees and policies that might affect you.

Here at Nex Deal Inc., we strive to give wholesale sellers the tools they need to succeed. As you get started with your eBay business, remember you can always count on us to provide amazing daily wholesale deals that make maximizing your profits a breeze.

Below, we dive into some of the most important eBay fees to know about as you start to drive sales.

Type of eBay Seller Fees to Consider

Whether you’re a new or seasoned eBay seller, there are two main types of fees you’ll need to know about.

Insertion Fees: These fees are charged each time you create a listing.
Final Value Fees: These fees will be charged when your items sell.

These fees apply to eBay auction listings and traditional listings. Let’s take a closer look at each and how they work.

eBay Insertion Fees

Every eBay seller can get up to 250 listings each month without having to pay any insertion fees. But once you’ve used up that 250 listing allowance, you’ll be expected to start paying up.

These fees are:

Non-refundable, even if your item doesn’t sell
Charged per listing and category
Charged each time you relist your item

eBay Final Value Fees

eBay won’t charge you any third-party payment processing fees, but you will have to take care of final value fees when you make a sale. These fees are:

Calculated as a percentage of the sale’s total value (shipping, tax, etc.) plus $0.30 per order
Potentially refundable if you need to cancel the sale or refund the buyer

Overview of Basic eBay Seller Fees for Most Categories

Below is a look at the eBay seller fees you can expect to pay for most sales and categories.

Note that there are plenty of fine details and exceptions to these guidelines, so it’s always best to do some digging into your specific needs before you start selling. Visit eBay’s fee information page for more details.

Category	Insertion Fee	Final value fee % + $0.30 per order
Most categories, including games, motors, trading cards, collectible card games, and more.	First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing	13.25% on total amount of the sale up to $7,500 calculated per item2.35% on the portion over $7,500
Books & MagazinesMovies & TV (except movie NFTs)Music (except vinyl records and music NFTs)	First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing	14.95% on total amount of the sale up to $7,500 calculated per item2.35% on the portion over $7,500
Coins & Paper Money	First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing	13.25% if total amount of the sale is $7,500 or less, calculated per item7% if total amount of the sale is over $7,500, calculated per item
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories		15% if total amount of the sale is $2,000 or less, calculated per item9% if total amount of the sale is over $2,000, calculated per item
Jewelry & Watches		15% if total amount of the sale is $5,000 or less, calculated per item9% if total amount of the sale is over $5,000, calculated per item
Jewelry & Watches > Watches, Parts & Accessories		15% on total amount of the sale up to $1,000 calculated per item6.5% on the portion of the sale over $1,000 up to $7,500 calculated per item3% on the portion of the sale over $7,500
Art NFTs, Movie NFTs, Music NFTs, and other NFTs		5% on total amount of the sale
Select Business & Industrial Categories	$20	3% on total amount of the sale up to $15,000 calculated per item0.5% on the portion over $15,000
Musical Instruments & Gear > Guitars & Basses	Free	6.35% on total amount of the sale up to $7,500 calculated per item2.35% on the portion over $7,500
Men’s and Women’s Athletic Shoes	Free if the starting price is $150 or more	8% if total amount of the sale is $150 or more. The $0.30 per order is not charged13.25% if total amount of the sale is less than $150

Other eBay Fees & Policies

There are dozens of potentially relevant fees that might apply to you, but it all comes down to what you’re selling. Unless you’re managing real estate sales, you probably won’t encounter most of the other fees as an individual seller. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad idea to check your seller’s account for more information about the fees for your listings.

Some fees sellers get hit with aren’t the result of sales but of breaking eBay’s rules and expectations. Avoid mistakes like these so you can steer clear of unnecessary costs.

Buying or selling outside of eBay. If you’re caught offering contact information or trying to accept payment for products outside of eBay, you’ll be charged an extra final value fee.
Minimum seller performance standards. Your account must meet eBay’s seller performance standards, or you’ll be charged an additional 6% on your final value fees for the next month.
International fees. If you ship your products to other countries, you may have to pay a fee unless you offer official eBay International Shipping.

Once again, this is just a quick look at some of the most important and common fees and policies you’ll encounter. Always do your due diligence to make sure you’re informed about the costs that apply to you. With this knowledge and the best wholesale merchandise, you’re sure to thrive on eBay’s vast online marketplace!

Your Guide to eBay Seller Fees and Policies