Break-Even Price Calculator
Discover the exact lowest price you can accept without losing money after platform deductions and shipping costs.
Reverse Price Calculator
Note: Per-order fee is $0.30 for orders ≤ $10, and $0.40 for orders > $10. Final value fee applies to total amount paid by buyer including shipping and sales tax (sales tax is excluded from these calculations).
Listing at this price guarantees you clear at least $10.01 (31.56% margin) after all eBay (US) deductions.
Quick Answer: Core Formula & Key Drivers
Your break-even price is the floor where gross revenue minus all percentage and fixed fees exactly matches your product and shipping expenses. For a product costing $20 with $5 shipping on eBay (13.6% + $0.40), the absolute minimum list price to avoid losing money is $29.40.
Published Marketplace Fee Schedules
| Cost Parameter | Published Rate | Application Base | Rate Schedule Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform Commission | Standard Schedule | Gross hammer / listing price | October 2024 |
| Payment Processing | 2.9% - 3.3% + Fixed | Gross order total charged to card | October 2024 |
| Arithmetic Precision | Ceiling Round-Up Cent | Guarantees net payout meets goal | Standard |
Worked Example: eBay Clearance Floor
Scenario: You paid $20.00 for a collectible, packing and postage costs $5.00. You want to know the zero-profit clearance price.
What Is Not Included In This Model
To maintain mathematical integrity, our tool excludes subjective or location-dependent expenses:
- ✕Labor and sourcing time value
- ✕Packaging storage overhead
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I price at break-even during slow seasons?+
Liquidating stale inventory at break-even frees up cash flow for faster-turning inventory without depleting your capital reserves.
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