eBay Insertion Fee Explained
Most sellers never pay it — 250 free listings per month covers casual and part-time selling. Here's when it kicks in and how store tiers change it.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & PODUpdated Fee data verified against official platform documentation
Free listings by seller type
| Seller type | Free listings/month | Overage fee |
|---|---|---|
| No Store (casual seller) | 250 | $0.35 each |
| Store Basic ($21.95/mo) | 1,000 | $0.25 each |
| Store Premium ($59.95/mo) | 10,000 | $0.10 each |
| Store Anchor ($299.95/mo) | 25,000 | $0.05 each |
Source: ebay.com/help/selling/fees · Verified July 2026
Who actually hits the limit
Most casual and part-time sellers never exceed 250 listings/month. High-volume sellers with many distinct SKUs — especially those relisting frequently — are the ones who benefit from a Store subscription's higher free allowance and lower overage rate.
Relisting and the insertion fee
Relisting an unsold item within your free monthly allowance doesn't cost extra — it's treated as a new listing against your free quota. Only once you exceed the free limit does each additional listing (new or relist) trigger the insertion fee.