Mercari Fee Calculator

Mercari's fee model is different

Mercari is the odd one out among resale marketplaces: since 2024 it charges sellers no selling fee at all. Instead, buyers pay a service fee on top of the price, and sellers pay a payment processing fee of 2.9% plus $0.30 when the money moves. That makes Mercari look cheaper than eBay or Poshmark on paper — and for many sellers it genuinely is. But the number that matters is still the same: what is left after the processing fee, the item cost and the postage. On low-priced items the $0.30 fixed part of the processing fee matters more than the percentage, which is why a $8 sale can be barely worth listing.

How to use it

Enter the sale price and what you charge the buyer for shipping, if anything. Then enter your item cost and the real postage cost. If you offer free shipping, the whole postage cost comes out of your side — the calculator shows that gap explicitly, because it is the line most sellers forget. The profit figure is what lands in your account after processing.

What to watch out for

Mercari has changed its fee structure more than once, and the buyer-side service fee affects how much buyers are willing to pay, which feeds back into your achievable price. Check the current fee page before you rely on these numbers for a pricing decision. Also remember that Mercari payouts can take a few days, and that returns and cancellations are handled under Mercari's own policies, which differ from eBay's — read them before you list high-value items.

Frequently asked questions

Does Mercari charge a selling fee?

No — Mercari removed its selling fee in 2024. Buyers now pay a service fee instead, and sellers pay a payment processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 on the sale. That is the only fee in this calculator.

Why is my profit so low on cheap items?

The $0.30 fixed part of the processing fee is the same whether you sell for $8 or $80, so it eats a much bigger share of cheap sales. On a $8 item it is nearly 4% before the 2.9% is even counted. Cheap items only work on Mercari if the postage is low and the item cost is close to zero.

Should I offer free shipping on Mercari?

Free shipping usually lifts conversion, but the whole postage cost comes out of your profit. Run the numbers both ways here: if free shipping costs you $7.50 and only lifts the achievable price by $3, you are paying $4.50 for the privilege.