Fees can take anywhere from 0% to 20%+ of a sale. Here are the lowest-fee options, with the trade-offs that come with them.
| # | Tool | Price (checked Oct 2026) | Why it is here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Facebook Marketplace | Local pickup free; shipped orders 10% (minimum $0.80) | 0% for local pickup; 10% (min $0.80) for shipped orders. |
| 2 | Vinted | No seller fees (buyer pays protection fee) | No seller fees; buyers pay protection. |
| 3 | Depop | US: no selling fee; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing; Boosted listings +12% | US: 3.3% + $0.45 processing only. |
| 4 | Swappa | Seller fee 3% of the sale price; free to list | 3% for tech. |
| 5 | Reverb | 5% selling fee (incl. shipping) + 3.19% + $0.49 payment processing | 5% + processing for music gear. |
| 6 | Mercari | 10% selling fee on item price + buyer-paid shipping; no processing fee; $2 failed / $3 instant withdrawals | Flat 10% including shipping. |
| 7 | eBay | Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale (incl. shipping and tax) + $0.40 per order ($0.30 if $10 or less) | About 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories. |
| 8 | Poshmark | 20% on sales of $15 or more; $2.95 flat under $15 (buyer pays shipping) | 20% at $15+. |
0% for local pickup; 10% (min $0.80) for shipped orders.
Facebook Marketplace is the largest local resale marketplace in the US. Local pickup sales are fee-free, making it the best channel for furniture and bulky goods. It is also a top source for underpriced inventory.
Pros: Free for local sales; Huge local audience; Also a great sourcing channel. Cons: No-shows and lowballers; Safety precautions needed for meetups.
Full Facebook Marketplace review
No seller fees; buyers pay protection.
Vinted charges buyers rather than sellers, so sellers keep the full price. It is huge in Europe and growing in the US, mainly for clothing and accessories.
Pros: No seller fees; Large European audience; Simple listing. Cons: Buyers expect low prices; Primarily clothing.
US: 3.3% + $0.45 processing only.
Depop is the go-to app for younger buyers of vintage, streetwear and trend-driven fashion. Strong photos and styled shots perform best.
Pros: Young, trend-focused audience; Great for vintage; Social discovery. Cons: Fashion-only; Pricing pressure on basics.
3% for tech.
Swappa is a marketplace for used tech that verifies devices (e.g. clean ESN/IMEI) before listing approval. Buyers trust it for phones and laptops.
Pros: Low seller fees; Trusted for used tech; Device verification. Cons: Tech only; Listings reviewed before going live.
5% + processing for music gear.
Reverb is the specialist marketplace for musical instruments and gear, with price guides based on real transactions. Buyers pay more for gear here than on general marketplaces.
Pros: Specialist buyers; Transaction-based price guide; Lower fees than eBay. Cons: Music gear only; Shipping fragile items takes care.
Flat 10% including shipping.
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.
Pros: Fast mobile listing; Broad categories; Good crosslisting channel. Cons: 10% fee also applies to buyer-paid shipping; Offers can skew low.
About 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories.
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.
Pros: Largest shipped resale audience; Excellent sold data; Collects sales tax for you. Cons: 13.6% + $0.40 in most categories, more with promoted listings; Competitive in commodity categories.
20% at $15+.
Poshmark is a social marketplace for fashion. Sellers share listings to drive visibility and the buyer pays a flat prepaid shipping label. Fees are simple but high, so price accordingly.
Pros: Simple prepaid shipping; Strong fashion buyer base; Easy to start. Cons: High percentage fee; Sharing takes time without automation.
Low fees mean nothing if the item does not sell. Use the fee calculator table in our fee guide to compare what you actually keep, and list on more than one channel with a crosslister.
For local sales, Facebook Marketplace (no fee). For shipped fashion, Vinted and Depop. For phones, Swappa.
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.
Flip Profit Calculator ($12)
Spreadsheet that returns net proceeds, max buy price, ROI and a GO / COUNTER / PASS decision with fees for 10 platforms, plus a 500-row flip log and dashboard.
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Fees and prices were checked on October 17, 2026 and change often. Always confirm on the platform's own fee page.