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Marketplace Fee Comparisons
Compare eBay fee schedules, commission rates, and payment processing transaction costs directly with competing platforms.
Total Selling Cost: Always compare platform fees plus payment processing fees for an accurate comparison.
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15%
Amazon Standard
6.5%
Etsy Transaction Fee
10%
Depop Base Fee
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Deep Dive: Understanding Marketplace Fee Comparisons
Each ecommerce platform uses a different fee structure. While eBay bundles listing and payment processing into a single Final Value Fee (avg. 13.25%), Amazon charges a referral fee (avg. 15%), and Etsy separates transaction commissions (6.5%) from listing and payment fees. Comparing these structures is essential for multi-channel expansion.
Fees Across Major Platforms
- eBay standard FVF is 13.25% + $0.40; Store subscriptions lower this base rate.
- Amazon referral fee is typically 15% of the total amount (shipping included) with category-specific caps.
- Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee, $0.20 listing fee, and a 3% + $0.25 payment processing charge.
- Shopify charges a monthly subscription fee, plus 2.9% + $0.30 credit card processing (0% transaction fee).
Compare Marketplace Fees
See how selling on eBay compares directly with Etsy, Amazon, and Shopify for your product category.
