eBay Fees for Trading Cards
Trading cards fall under eBay's Collectibles category — here's what that means for graded and raw card sellers in dollar terms.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & PODUpdated Fee data verified against official platform documentation
Fee examples by card value
| Sale price | Final Value Fee (13.6%) | Total eBay fees |
|---|---|---|
| $20 (common card) | $2.72 | $3.12 |
| $100 (graded raw) | $13.60 | $14.00 |
| $500 (graded rare) | $68.00 | $68.40 |
| $2,000 (high-end grail) | $272.00 | $272.40 |
Collectibles category, 13.6% + $0.40 per-order fee. Source: ebay.com/help/selling/fees · Verified July 2026.
High-value cards benefit most from a Store subscription
At $2,000+, even a small percentage-point discount from a Store tier translates to meaningful dollar savings. Sellers moving consistent volume of higher-value cards should compare Store tier savings against the subscription cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the eBay fee for trading cards?
13.6% Final Value Fee under the Collectibles category, plus the $0.40 per-order fee — the standard rate that applies to most non-specialty categories.
Do graded cards have different eBay fees?
No, the fee rate is the same whether the card is raw or professionally graded (PSA, BGS, etc.) — grading affects sale price and buyer trust, not the fee percentage.
Is there a cheaper way to sell high-value cards on eBay?
A Store subscription can reduce the Final Value Fee percentage by roughly 1-4% depending on tier, which matters more at higher price points and sales volume.