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Short answer:
| Etsy | Mercari | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $0.20 listing fee + 6.5% transaction fee + 3% + $0.25 payment processing (US) | 10% selling fee on item price + buyer-paid shipping; no processing fee; $2 failed / $3 instant withdrawals |
| Free option | No (per-listing fee) | Free to list |
| Works with | Global, shipped | US, shipped |
| Best for | Vintage items (20+ years old), handmade and craft supplies | General merchandise, toys, electronics, clothing |
| Strengths | + Buyers seek vintage specifically + Higher prices for curated vintage + Collects sales tax for you | + Fast mobile listing + Broad categories + Good crosslisting channel |
| Weaknesses | - Vintage must be 20+ years old - Several fees stack up | - 10% fee also applies to buyer-paid shipping - Offers can skew low |
| Visit Etsy | Visit Mercari |
Etsy allows vintage items at least 20 years old alongside handmade goods, making it an excellent channel for vintage home decor, jewelry and collectibles. Etsy collects sales tax as marketplace facilitator.
Mercari is a general shipped marketplace with an easy mobile listing flow and flexible shipping options. It is a good secondary channel for crosslisting almost anything that ships.
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 Etsy: buyers seek vintage specifically; for Mercari: fast mobile listing) weighed against its main drawback (vintage must be 20+ years old versus 10% fee also applies to buyer-paid shipping).
Still undecided? See Etsy alternatives or Mercari alternatives.
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Checked 2026-10-17. Confirm current pricing on each site.