eBay vs GOAT — which takes less?
| eBay | GOAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order | 9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out |
| $100 → fees | $14.00 | $14.50 |
| $100 → net | $86.00 | $85.50 |
Side-by-side quick reference
| Amount | eBay fees | eBay net | GOAT fees | GOAT net | Difference | eBay charge→net | GOAT charge→net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | $5.95 | $4.05 | ebay +$4.29 | $12.04 | $16.58 |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | $7.38 | $17.62 | ebay +$3.58 | $29.40 | $33.15 |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 | $9.75 | $40.25 | ebay +$2.55 | $58.34 | $60.78 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 | $14.50 | $85.50 | ebay +$0.50 | $116.21 | $116.03 |
| $250.00 | $34.40 | $215.60 | $28.75 | $221.25 | goat +$5.65 | $289.82 | $281.77 |
| $500.00 | $68.40 | $431.60 | $52.50 | $447.50 | goat +$15.90 | $579.17 | $558.02 |
| $1,000.00 | $136.40 | $863.60 | $100.00 | $900.00 | goat +$36.40 | $1,157.88 | $1,110.50 |
eBay formula
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order — verified 2026-11-10
GOAT formula
9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out
9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out — verified 2026-11-10
eBay fee formula & hidden costs
13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $14.00 fees → $86.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $116.21.
Hidden fees to watch
- FVF is charged on the tax-inclusive total — an 8% sales-tax state inflates your fee base by 8%.
- Promoted Listings Standard adds 2-20% of the total sale on attributed orders.
- International sales add +1.65% on top of the category rate.
- Below Standard seller level adds +6% to the FVF.
- Heavy-item shipping overages and dispute fees are deducted from payouts.
GOAT fee formula & hidden costs
9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $14.50 fees → $85.50 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $116.03.
Hidden fees to watch
- The $5-$15 seller location fee is charged per order on top of commission.
- Cashing out costs 2.9% of your earnings.
- Ratings below 90 raise commission to 15-25% — one bad shipment is expensive.
- GOAT holds funds until authentication passes; rejected items cost return shipping.
Frequently asked questions
Which takes less on a $100 sale: eBay or GOAT?
eBay takes $14.00 (net $86.00); GOAT takes $14.50 (net $85.50). eBay wins by $0.50 at $100.
Which is better for international sellers, eBay or GOAT?
eBay: 13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order. GOAT: 9.5% commission + $5-$15 seller location fee + 2.9% cash-out. Check the regional variants above — rates change materially by country.
What is the effective take rate difference between eBay and GOAT?
At $100, eBay takes 14.0% vs GOAT at 14.5% — a 0.5 point gap before modifiers.