eBay Break-Even Calculator
Calculate the minimum eBay listing price needed to break even after Final Value Fee, Managed Payments processing fee, and product costs.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & POD
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Break-even price
Break-even sale price$25.43
eBay fees at break-even$4.43
Effective fee rate (16.3%)$4.43 / $25.43
How this is calculated
Break-even = (Product cost + Shipping + $0.30) / (1 − FVF% − Payment% − Promoted%)
Assumptions:
- FVF: 13.25% (Most categories)
- Free shipping to buyer (shipping cost absorbed in sale price)
Source: https://www.ebay.com/help/selling/fees-credits-invoices/selling-fees · Last verified: 2025-06-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum price I need to charge on eBay?
eBay break-even price = (Product cost + Shipping cost + $0.30) / (1 − FVF% − 3%). For a general category item with $15 cost + $8 shipping: $23.30 / (1 − 0.1325 − 0.03) = $23.30 / 0.8375 = $27.82. Sell below this price and you lose money.
Does eBay store subscription help break even faster?
eBay Store reduces the Final Value Fee by ~1% for most categories. On 100 orders at $30 average: 1% × $30 × 100 = $300/month saved. If the Store subscription costs $21.95/month (Basic), you save $278/month net. Use the Store vs. No Store calculator for your specific volume.