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· 6 min read · Marketplace fees

How Much Does eBay Take From a Sale?

Short answer: eBay charges sellers a final-value fee (a percentage of the order) plus a per-order fee in many categories. Your take-home is sale price plus buyer-paid shipping, minus those fees, minus your item cost. Exact percentages depend on category and store level — use the calculator rather than memorizing a single rate.

What “eBay take” usually means

When sellers ask how much eBay takes, they usually mean the combination of:

  • Final-value fees tied to the category of the item
  • A fixed per-order fee that can vary with order size
  • Optional costs such as promoted listings, international fees, or store subscriptions

HustleNumbers’ eBay calculator focuses on category final-value and per-order fees on sale price + shipping charged to the buyer, then subtracts your item cost for an estimated net. Store tiers and promoted-listing rates are intentionally out of scope.

How to estimate your payout

  1. Open the eBay Fee Calculator.
  2. Enter the expected sale price and shipping you will charge the buyer.
  3. Enter your item cost.
  4. Pick the closest category in the menu.
  5. Read estimated fees and net profit. Check the verification date and eBay source link on the results panel.

Scope limits

  • eBay’s published fee base can include charges beyond sale price + shipping (for example sales tax collected).
  • High-dollar category tiers and specialty tables may not be fully modeled.
  • Store subscriptions, promoted listings, and international fees are out of scope.

Those limits are listed on the calculator’s methodology section. Confirm on eBay’s official seller fee documentation before you rely on a number.

FAQ

How much does eBay take from a $100 sale?

It depends on category and fees that apply. Enter $100 (and shipping/cost) in the calculator for an estimate.

Is this tax or legal advice?

No. Fee estimates are informational only. See the disclaimer.

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Primary fee source: eBay seller fee pages (linked from the calculator). Process: Editorial & Verification Policy. Estimates only — not financial advice.