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How much does reselling really pay?
You buy low and sell higher, so the fee decides your margin. Vinted has no mandatory seller fee, while Poshmark takes 20% on a $50 sale.
Reselling is a real, simple business: buy things for less than they sell for. Apps charge very different fees, and they do not all charge on the same amount, so compare a real sale.
What do you need for reselling?
- StockFrom your wardrobe at first, then bought to resell.
- An eye for pricesCheck sold prices, not asking prices.
- TimePhotos, listing and posting take longer than you think.
What each app takes
| App | Fee | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | No mandatory seller fee | 2 comparisons agree |
| Depop | No selling commission | In the US and UK. Payment processing still applies: 2 guides say 3.3% + $0.45 in the US |
| Mercari | 10% | Of the item price and the shipping the buyer pays, by 2 guides |
| Poshmark | 20% | At $15 and over. Under $15 it is a flat $2.95, by 2 guides |
| eBay | 13.6% in most categories | From eBay’s own page |
On a $50 sale, a 20% fee is $10 and a 10% fee is $5. That is our sum, before shipping and what you paid for the item.
What it adds up to
| App | Fees on 20 sales of $50 | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Vinted | $0 | $1,000 |
| Depop (US) | $42 | $958 |
| Mercari | $100 | $900 |
| eBay | $136 | $864 |
| Poshmark | $200 | $800 |
Before shipping and what you paid for the items. eBay adds a per-order fee, and Mercari’s 10% also covers the shipping the buyer pays. Our sums on the fees above: an example, not a promise.
When does reselling pay you?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Paid out at | Set by each app |
| First money | No published figure |
What is the catch with reselling?
- Fees change often, so check each app before you list.
- Depop’s and Poshmark’s own pages were not readable to us.
- Your time counts: a $10 profit that takes an hour is $10 an hour.
How to start with reselling
- Sell what you own firstLearn the apps for free.
- Check sold pricesAsking prices mean nothing.
- Track your hoursThen work out your true hourly rate.
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Sources
- Margeo: reseller fees 2026, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Vendoo: a reseller’s guide to marketplace fees, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Voolist: marketplace selling fees compared 2026, checked 5 Nov 2026
- EcomCalcTools: Poshmark fee calculator 2026, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Nifty: online selling fees comparison, checked 5 Nov 2026
- eBay: selling fees, checked 5 Nov 2026