eBay and Mercari are both broad, general-resale marketplaces, but since 2024 they charge sellers very differently. This page compares their models, seller cut, and what sells best, with a calculator so you can see your real take-home on each.
| eBay | Mercari | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Marketplace (percentage fee) | Marketplace (no seller fee since 2024) |
| Typical seller cut | About 13.25% + $0.3 | About 0% |
| What sells best | General resale: sneakers, electronics, collectibles, fashion | General resale: electronics, toys, clothing, home goods |
| Best for | General resale | General resale |
Default is eBay’s common ~13.25% final value fee plus a $0.30 per-order fee. Your category, store subscription, and promoted-listing choices change it, so edit the percentage to match your account.
Since 2024 Mercari sellers pay no selling fee or seller payment-processing fee, so the default here is 0%. If you offer free shipping, add your label cost to the fixed field to see your true net. Buyers now pay the service and processing fees.
Which should you pick?
For the widest, search-driven demand, eBay wins, and its Sold filter is the best pricing tool anywhere. But US sellers keep the full sale price on Mercari, which charges no selling fee since 2024. Pick eBay for niche, collectible, or higher-value items where the audience matters most, and Mercari for clean, mid-value items where the fee-free structure simply nets you more.
For the full breakdown, see eBay fees and Mercari fees. To price the item itself, read how to price items for resale, and see all marketplace fees compared.