GetFeePilot

 You sold an item for $50. Great — but how much actually lands in your pocket? If you've never calculated marketplace fees line by line, the answer might shock you. Between final value fees, transaction fees, payment processing, and advertising cuts, most sellers keep far less than they expect. Let's break down what the big four marketplaces really take in 2026 — and how to make sure you never sell at a loss again. eBay: The Layered Fee Stack eBay charges most sellers a final value fee of around 13.25% on the total sale amount (including shipping and tax in most categories), plus a $0.30 per-order fee. Sell a $50 item and eBay takes roughly $6.93 before you see a cent. Add optional promoted-listing fees (2% and up) and the cut grows fast. eBay's fee structure looks simple on the surface, but the "total amount of the sale" definition catches many new sellers off guard. Etsy: Small Fees, Big Pile Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee per item, a 6.5% transaction fee on t...