Amazon vs eBay seller fees
eBay leaves you more at every price we tested.
Profit per sale at common prices
Same product each time: $9.00 cost, $4.50 shipping, $1.00 other, free shipping for the buyer.
| Sale price | Amazon fees | Amazon profit | eBay fees | eBay profit | Better |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $3.24 | −$2.74 | $2.44 | −$1.94 | eBay +$0.80 |
| $30.00 | $5.49 | $10.01 | $4.48 | $11.02 | eBay +$1.01 |
| $75.00 | $12.24 | $48.26 | $10.60 | $49.90 | eBay +$1.64 |
| $150.00 | $23.49 | $112.01 | $20.80 | $114.70 | eBay +$2.69 |
Standard-category US rates, checked 2026-11-03. Fees aren't everything — buyer traffic matters too.