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Short answer:
| eBay | Grailed | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale (incl. shipping and tax) + $0.40 per order ($0.30 if $10 or less) | 9% commission ($120+) or 6% (min $1.99) under $120, plus 3.49% + $0.49 processing (US) |
| Free option | Free listings up to a monthly allowance | Free to list |
| Works with | Global, shipped | Global, shipped |
| Best for | Almost every category, especially collectibles, parts and electronics | Menswear, designer and streetwear |
| Strengths | + Largest shipped resale audience + Excellent sold data + Collects sales tax for you | + Designer-focused buyers + Global reach + Authentication support |
| Weaknesses | - 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories, more with promoted listings - Competitive in commodity categories | - Niche audience - Fees on top of processing |
| Visit eBay | Visit Grailed |
eBay remains the default marketplace for shipped resale, with buyers searching for specific items, parts and collectibles. Final value fees apply on each sale, and eBay collects marketplace sales tax for you in the US. Its sold-listings data and Terapeak make pricing easier than anywhere else.
Grailed is the menswear and designer marketplace for streetwear, luxury and archive fashion, with authentication for many items.
Every marketplace has a different buyer, fee structure and category strength. Furniture sells locally, sneakers go to authentication platforms, vintage clothing to Depop and Poshmark, and almost everything sells on eBay. Most full-time resellers list on 3 to 5 platforms and use a crosslister to keep inventory in sync. Fees change often, so always verify the current fee page before pricing. The deciding factors usually come down to each tool's standout strength (for eBay: largest shipped resale audience; for Grailed: designer-focused buyers) weighed against its main drawback (13.6% + $0.40 in most categories, more with promoted listings versus niche audience).
Still undecided? See eBay alternatives or Grailed alternatives.
Marketplace Pricing Cheat Sheet ($7)
Fees for 8 resale platforms, max-buy and ROI formulas, comp check, net payout table and shipping reference on 6 printable pages.
Listing Templates Kit ($9)
16 copy-paste listing templates and 23 buyer message scripts that help items sell faster on any marketplace.
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Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current pricing on each site.