True Profit Calculator
Calculate what you actually keep after platform take rates, payment processing, shipping supplies, and product costs.
True Profit Calculator
Note: Per-order fee is $0.30 for orders ≤ $10, and $0.40 for orders > $10. eBay's final value fee applies to the total amount paid by the buyer including shipping and sales tax. Sales tax varies by buyer location and is excluded from these estimates.
Out of $110.00 gross payment, platform fees take $15.36 (13.96% effective take rate).
Quick Answer: Core Formula & Key Drivers
True net profit equals your gross buyer payment minus platform commissions, per-order fixed processing fees, product acquisition costs, and postage. Most marketplaces take between 12% and 18% of the full transaction total, so an item sold for $100 typically nets $82–$86 before cost of goods.
Published Marketplace Fee Schedules
View eBay Fee Schedule →| 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 US $100 Electronics Sale
Scenario: Sold a vintage camera for $100.00 with $10.00 shipping charged to buyer. Paid $40.00 inventory cost and $8.00 actual postage.
What Is Not Included In This Model
To maintain mathematical integrity, our tool excludes subjective or location-dependent expenses:
- ✕Buyer sales tax collected and remitted by marketplace facilitator
- ✕Quarterly self-employment income taxes
- ✕Shipping carrier insurance surcharges
Frequently Asked Questions
Does eBay charge fees on the shipping cost paid by buyer?+
Yes. eBay final value fees apply to the total amount paid by the buyer, including item price, shipping service, and any handling charges.
How are payment processing fees handled?+
On eBay Managed Payments, credit card processing is bundled into the single 13.6% final value fee, unlike Etsy which charges a separate 3% + 25¢ processing fee.
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