How Much Does eBay Take From a Sale?
A direct answer with real dollar examples: eBay's total fee take across a range of sale prices.
By Marginory team · Online sellers with hands-on experience across Etsy, Shopify & PODUpdated Fee data verified against official platform documentation
eBay's take by sale price (13.6% category)
| Sale price | Final Value Fee (13.6%) | Per-order fee | Total eBay take |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $3.40 | $0.40 | $3.80 (15.2%) |
| $50 | $6.80 | $0.40 | $7.20 (14.4%) |
| $100 | $13.60 | $0.40 | $14.00 (14.0%) |
| $250 | $34.00 | $0.40 | $34.40 (13.8%) |
| $500 | $68.00 | $0.40 | $68.40 (13.7%) |
Assumes 13.6% category rate, no Store subscription, no Promoted Listings. Source: ebay.com/help/selling/fees · Verified July 2026.
Note the per-order fee is regressive
The flat $0.40 per-order fee is a larger percentage of a $25 sale (1.6%) than a $500 sale (0.08%). This is why eBay's effective total fee rate actually drops slightly as sale price increases — a small but real effect worth knowing for low-price sellers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage does eBay take overall?
For most categories, 13.6% Final Value Fee plus a $0.40 per-order fee — roughly 14-16% of a typical sale, all-in including payment processing.
Does eBay take a cut of shipping I charge?
Yes — the Final Value Fee is calculated on the total buyer payment, which includes item price plus any shipping you charge.
Is eBay's cut higher or lower than Etsy's?
Roughly comparable for most categories — eBay's 13.6% + $0.40 is similar to Etsy's ~9.75% + $0.20 listing fee once you add Etsy's separate 3% payment processing, though exact comparison depends on category and whether Offsite Ads or Promoted Listings apply.