Mercari Fee Calculator

Mercari charges a flat 10% selling fee, with payment processing included. For a $50 item, you'd pay $5 in fees. The separate 2.9% + $0.50 processing fee was folded into the 10% in 2025.

Mercari is a flat 10% with processing included. eBay is 13.6% + $0.40. Mercari is meaningfully cheaper per sale, but shipping costs and audience size differ. Compare specific items with our calculator.

Yes. Since January 2025, the 10% applies to the item price plus any shipping the buyer pays. Sell at $50 with $10 buyer-paid shipping and the fee is $6.00, not $5.00. If you offer free shipping, the fee is on the item price alone.

Mercari prepaid labels range from $4.99 (up to 4oz) to $15.50 (up to 5lbs). FedEx and UPS options are available for heavier items.

Yes! Mercari Local lets you sell to nearby buyers with no shipping costs. You still pay the flat 10% selling fee, but avoid all shipping expenses.

Mercari's ~13% total fee is lower than Poshmark's 20%, but Poshmark includes prepaid shipping. For fashion items, compare final profits. Mercari is better for general merchandise.