Fees can be the difference between a good resale and a waste of time. Here’s what sellers pay on the main marketplaces, as of October 2026. Fees change, so double-check each marketplace’s help pages before relying on them.
UK seller fees
| Marketplace | Seller fee | Who pays postage? |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | 0% for private sellers on standard items (buyer pays Buyer Protection) | Buyer |
| eBay UK — private seller | 0% on most domestic sales since October 2024 (buyer pays Buyer Protection) | You set it |
| eBay UK — business seller | ~12.9% of item + postage (most categories) + £0.30–£0.40 per order + 0.35% regulatory fee, plus VAT on fees | You set it |
| Depop UK | No selling fee; 2.9% + £0.30 payment processing on the total | You set it or use Depop shipping |
| Facebook Marketplace | No fee for local collection | Buyer collects |
US seller fees
| Marketplace | Seller fee |
|---|---|
| eBay US | ~13.25% of total sale (most categories) + $0.30–$0.40 per order |
| Poshmark | $2.95 under $15; 20% on $15+ (buyer pays shipping label) |
| Depop US | No selling fee; 3.3% + $0.45 payment processing |
| Facebook Marketplace | No fee for local pickup |
Worked example: a £40 jacket (UK)
Assuming the buyer pays £4 postage where postage runs through you:
| Marketplace | Fees | You receive (before your postage and costs) |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | £0.00 | £40.00 (buyer pays postage to Vinted) |
| eBay UK private | £0.00 | £44.00 |
| Depop UK | £1.58 | £42.42 |
| eBay UK business | £7.48 | £36.52 |
For UK private sellers, Vinted and eBay are both fee-free for most sales — so choose based on where your item sells fastest and for the best price.
Worked example: a $40 jacket (US)
Assuming no shipping charged on eBay and Depop:
| Marketplace | Fees | You receive |
|---|---|---|
| eBay US | $5.70 | $34.30, then minus your shipping |
| Poshmark | $8.00 | $32.00 (buyer paid the label) |
| Depop US | $1.77 | $38.23, then minus your shipping |
Which should you use?
- Everyday branded clothing (UK): Vinted — no seller fee, huge audience.
- Electronics, games, collectibles, tools: eBay — the biggest audience for non-clothing.
- Vintage, streetwear, Y2K: Depop — younger, fashion-led buyers.
- Furniture and heavy items: Facebook Marketplace for local collection.
Many resellers cross-list on several platforms and remove the listing when it sells.
Run your own numbers
Every calculator on this site uses these fee rules:
