GOAT vs Mercari — which takes less?
| GOAT | Mercari | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out | 10% selling fee on item + shipping |
| $100 → fees | $14.50 | $10.00 |
| $100 → net | $85.50 | $90.00 |
Side-by-side quick reference
| Amount | GOAT fees | GOAT net | Mercari fees | Mercari net | Difference | GOAT charge→net | Mercari charge→net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $5.95 | $4.05 | $1.00 | $9.00 | mercari +$4.95 | $16.58 | $11.12 |
| $25.00 | $7.38 | $17.62 | $2.50 | $22.50 | mercari +$4.88 | $33.15 | $27.78 |
| $50.00 | $9.75 | $40.25 | $5.00 | $45.00 | mercari +$4.75 | $60.78 | $55.56 |
| $100.00 | $14.50 | $85.50 | $10.00 | $90.00 | mercari +$4.50 | $116.03 | $111.12 |
| $250.00 | $28.75 | $221.25 | $25.00 | $225.00 | mercari +$3.75 | $281.77 | $277.78 |
| $500.00 | $52.50 | $447.50 | $50.00 | $450.00 | mercari +$2.50 | $558.02 | $555.56 |
| $1,000.00 | $100.00 | $900.00 | $100.00 | $900.00 | tie | $1,110.50 | $1,111.12 |
GOAT formula
9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out
9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out — verified 2026-11-10
Mercari formula
10% selling fee on item + shipping
10% selling fee on item + shipping — verified 2026-11-10
GOAT fee formula & hidden costs
9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $14.50 fees → $85.50 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $116.03.
Hidden fees to watch
- The $5-$15 seller location fee is charged per order on top of commission.
- Cashing out costs 2.9% of your earnings.
- Ratings below 90 raise commission to 15-25% — one bad shipment is expensive.
- GOAT holds funds until authentication passes; rejected items cost return shipping.
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: GOAT or Mercari?
GOAT takes $14.50 (net $85.50); Mercari takes $10.00 (net $90.00). Mercari wins by $4.50 at $100.
Which is better for international sellers, GOAT or Mercari?
GOAT: 9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out. 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 GOAT and Mercari?
At $100, GOAT takes 14.5% vs Mercari at 10.0% — a 4.5 point gap before modifiers.