eBay vs Mercari — which takes less?
| eBay | Mercari | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order | 10% selling fee on item + shipping |
| $100 → fees | $14.00 | $10.00 |
| $100 → net | $86.00 | $90.00 |
Side-by-side quick reference
| Amount | eBay fees | eBay net | Mercari fees | Mercari net | Difference | eBay charge→net | Mercari charge→net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | $1.00 | $9.00 | mercari +$0.66 | $12.04 | $11.12 |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | $2.50 | $22.50 | mercari +$1.30 | $29.40 | $27.78 |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 | $5.00 | $45.00 | mercari +$2.20 | $58.34 | $55.56 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 | $10.00 | $90.00 | mercari +$4.00 | $116.21 | $111.12 |
| $250.00 | $34.40 | $215.60 | $25.00 | $225.00 | mercari +$9.40 | $289.82 | $277.78 |
| $500.00 | $68.40 | $431.60 | $50.00 | $450.00 | mercari +$18.40 | $579.17 | $555.56 |
| $1,000.00 | $136.40 | $863.60 | $100.00 | $900.00 | mercari +$36.40 | $1,157.88 | $1,111.12 |
eBay formula
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order — verified 2026-11-10
Mercari formula
10% selling fee on item + shipping
10% selling fee on item + shipping — verified 2026-11-10
eBay fee formula & hidden costs
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $14.00 fees → $86.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $116.21.
Hidden fees to watch
- FVF is charged on the tax-inclusive total — an 8% sales-tax state inflates your fee base by 8%.
- Promoted Listings Standard adds 2-20% of the total sale on attributed orders.
- International sales add +1.65% on top of the category rate.
- Below Standard seller level adds +6% to the FVF.
- Heavy-item shipping overages and dispute fees are deducted from payouts.
Mercari fee formula & hidden costs
10% selling fee on item + shipping
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $10.00 fees → $90.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $111.12.
Hidden fees to watch
- The 10% fee applies to item price + shipping charged to the buyer.
- Instant Pay costs $3 per payout; direct deposit under $10 costs $2.
- Mercari may charge a $2 cancellation fee and deducted-label costs on voided shipments.
- Promoting works via price drops, which quietly cuts your margin.
Frequently asked questions
Which takes less on a $100 sale: eBay or Mercari?
eBay takes $14.00 (net $86.00); Mercari takes $10.00 (net $90.00). Mercari wins by $4.00 at $100.
Which is better for international sellers, eBay or Mercari?
eBay: 13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order. Mercari: 10% selling fee on item + shipping. Check the regional variants above — rates change materially by country.
What is the effective take rate difference between eBay and Mercari?
At $100, eBay takes 14.0% vs Mercari at 10.0% — a 4.0 point gap before modifiers.