eBay vs Mercari seller fees
Mercari leaves you more at every price we tested.
Mercari
10% selling fee on item + buyer-paid shipping, no payment processing fee.
Official Mercari feesProfit 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 | eBay fees | eBay profit | Mercari fees | Mercari profit | Better |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $2.44 | −$1.94 | $1.50 | −$1.00 | Mercari +$0.94 |
| $30.00 | $4.48 | $11.02 | $3.00 | $12.50 | Mercari +$1.48 |
| $75.00 | $10.60 | $49.90 | $7.50 | $53.00 | Mercari +$3.10 |
| $150.00 | $20.80 | $114.70 | $15.00 | $120.50 | Mercari +$5.80 |
Standard-category US rates, checked 2026-11-03. Fees aren't everything — buyer traffic matters too.