Comparison
eBay vs Mercari fees
Compare eBay and Mercari seller fees on the same sale and see what you keep on each, with your own price, shipping and item cost.
A $40.00 item with $6.00 shipping, $12.00 item cost and 7% sales tax:
| Marketplace | Fees | Payout | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | $7.09 | $38.91 | $20.91 |
| Mercari | $4.60 | $41.40 | $23.40 |
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Is eBay or Mercari cheaper to sell on?
Mercari is cheaper on most sales. It takes a flat 10% of the item and the shipping the buyer pays. eBay takes 13.6% for most categories — and on the sales tax as well as the item and shipping — plus $0.40 per order.
eBay reaches far more buyers, so items that need a big audience (collectibles, parts, niche brands) can still sell faster or for more there.
Worked example: A $40 item with $6 shipping, $12 item cost and 7% sales tax
- eBay fees:
- $7.09
- Mercari fees:
- $4.60
- Profit on eBay:
- $20.91
- Profit on Mercari:
- $23.40
- Mercari leaves you more by:
- $2.49
On a $100 item eBay takes $15.83 and Mercari $10.60.
- eBay’s fee includes sales tax, so the same price costs more in fees in higher-tax states.
- Some eBay categories cost more (15.3% for books and music) or less (6.7% for guitars); pick yours in the eBay calculator.
Common questions
- Does eBay or Mercari take more?
- eBay, for most categories. On a $40 item with $6 shipping and 7% tax, eBay takes $7.09 and Mercari $4.60.
- Why are eBay fees higher than they look?
- eBay’s 13.6% is charged on the total the buyer pays, including shipping and sales tax, and there is a $0.40 per-order fee on top.