Insertion Fee

$0.00

eBay Final Fee Percent Charge

0%

💰 Insertion Fee: $0.35

Charged when you list an item for sale. Casual sellers get 250 free listings per month. After that, it's $0.35 per listing. Store subscribers get more free listings based on their subscription level.

📊 Final Value Fee: Varies by Category

Charged on the total sale price, including shipping. As of 2025, fee percentages by category:

• Most Categories: 13.6%
• Guitars & Basses: 6.7%
• Musical Instruments: 10.35%
• Video Games: 9.35%
• Watches: 15%
• Heavy Equipment: 3%

Final Value Fee = (Item Price + Shipping) × Category %

💳 PayPal Fee (Optional): 2.99% + $0.30

If using PayPal for payment processing, an additional 2.99% + $0.30 fee applies. Many sellers now use eBay Managed Payments which has different fee structures.

Revenue:

Revenue = Item Price + Shipping Charge

Gross Profit:

Gross Profit = Revenue − Total Fees − Total Costs

Profit Margin:

Profit Margin = (Gross Profit / Revenue) × 100

What fees does eBay charge sellers in 2025?

eBay charges sellers three main fees: (1) Insertion fee: $0.35 per listing after 250 free listings per month for casual sellers, (2) Final value fee: 13.6% for most categories, but varies from 2.35% to 15% depending on item category, (3) If using PayPal: 2.99% + $0.30 per transaction. Sellers below performance standards may pay additional 4-6% penalty fees on final value fees.

How do I calculate my eBay profit margin?

To calculate eBay profit margin: (1) Add item price and shipping to get revenue, (2) Calculate total eBay fees (insertion + final value + PayPal if applicable), (3) Add your costs (item cost + shipping cost + any additional fees), (4) Subtract total fees and costs from revenue to get gross profit, (5) Divide gross profit by revenue and multiply by 100. Formula: Profit Margin = (Gross Profit / Revenue) × 100.

What is eBay's final value fee?

eBay's final value fee is a percentage of the total sale price including shipping. As of February 2025, most categories charge 13.6% final value fee. Some categories have different rates: Guitars & Basses (6.7%), Musical Instruments (10.35%), Video Games (9.35%), Watches (15%), Heavy Equipment (3%). The fee is calculated as: Final Value Fee = (Item Price + Shipping) × Category Percentage. This fee is charged when your item sells.

How much does eBay take per sale?

eBay takes approximately 13-17% of each sale depending on category and payment method. This includes: $0.35 insertion fee (if not using free listings), 13.6% final value fee for most categories, and 2.99% + $0.30 PayPal fee if applicable. For a $50 item with $5 shipping (total $55), eBay fees would be approximately $7.50-$9.50. The exact amount varies based on your specific category, store subscription level, and whether you use PayPal.

Do eBay fees vary by category?

Yes, eBay final value fees vary significantly by category to reflect different market dynamics. Most standard categories charge 13.6%, but specialty categories have different rates. Lower fees: Heavy Equipment (3%), Imaging Equipment (2.35%), Guitars (6.7%), Video Games (9.35%). Higher fees: Watches (15%). These variations help eBay remain competitive in different market segments. Always check your specific category fee when calculating profitability.