
Mercari Fees Explained: The Flat 10% and What You Keep in 2026
Mercari takes 10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays, processing included. Three worked examples, the $3 Instant Pay fee and the 90% rule.
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Price too high and it sits; too low and you leave money on the table. These articles cover researching comps, building in fees and shipping, handling offers, and repricing stale stock. Check your margin before you list with the profit calculator.

Mercari takes 10% of the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays, processing included. Three worked examples, the $3 Instant Pay fee and the 90% rule.
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Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 under $15 and 20% at $15 and over, shipping label included. Real numbers on a $12, $40 and $120 sale, and the $14.75 break-even.
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eBay keeps 13.6% of what the buyer pays plus $0.40 an order, before shipping and promoted listings. Three worked examples show what lands in your account.
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Black Friday is November 27, 2026. Learn which doorbusters are real arbitrage buys and which are traps, with worked eBay fee math and a vetting checklist.
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The break-even math for antique mall and flea market booths: rent, commission, card fees, and cost of goods, with a worked example and how to price your tags.
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Estate sales beat thrift stores on depth and price if you know how to work them. How to read a listing, when to go, what to buy, and how to make the math work.
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Halloween is a six-week selling window that closes hard. What to source now, how to price costumes and decor, and the shipping cutoffs that decide your margin.
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Not all back-to-school finds are worth flipping. Here's the real margin math by category, sourcing cost, sell price, fees, and net profit.
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Stop letting dead inventory trap your capital. Learn how to identify, move, and cut losses on items that won't sell with this practical destash playbook.
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Master shipping optimization to cut costs by 30% while delighting customers. Learn smart packaging, carrier selection, and pricing strategies.
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Stop chasing the trendy flips everyone fights over. The boring, overlooked items that earn steady profit with less competition and better margins.
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Master the profit multiplication strategy that successful flippers use to maximize returns. Learn when to apply the 10x rule and identify high-potential items.
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