eBay vs Poshmark — which takes less?
| eBay | Poshmark | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline rate | 13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order | $2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+ |
| $100 → fees | $14.00 | $20.00 |
| $100 → net | $86.00 | $80.00 |
Side-by-side quick reference
| Amount | eBay fees | eBay net | Poshmark fees | Poshmark net | Difference | eBay charge→net | Poshmark charge→net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | $2.95 | $7.05 | ebay +$1.29 | $12.04 | $12.95 |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | $5.00 | $20.00 | ebay +$1.20 | $29.40 | $31.25 |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 | $10.00 | $40.00 | ebay +$2.80 | $58.34 | $62.50 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 | $20.00 | $80.00 | ebay +$6.00 | $116.21 | $125.00 |
| $250.00 | $34.40 | $215.60 | $50.00 | $200.00 | ebay +$15.60 | $289.82 | $312.50 |
| $500.00 | $68.40 | $431.60 | $100.00 | $400.00 | ebay +$31.60 | $579.17 | $625.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $136.40 | $863.60 | $200.00 | $800.00 | ebay +$63.60 | $1,157.88 | $1,250.00 |
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
Poshmark formula
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+ — 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.
Poshmark fee formula & hidden costs
$2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+
Worked example: $100.00 gross → $20.00 fees → $80.00 net. Reverse gross-up: charge = (target + fixed) / (1 − rate) → to net $100.00 charge $125.00.
Hidden fees to watch
- The 20% cut applies to the full item price — bundles count as one order.
- Seller-funded shipping discounts come straight out of your earnings.
- No payment-processing line, but Poshmark holds funds until delivery is accepted.
- Under $15 the flat $2.95 means a $5 item nets just $2.05 (41% effective).
Frequently asked questions
Which takes less on a $100 sale: eBay or Poshmark?
eBay takes $14.00 (net $86.00); Poshmark takes $20.00 (net $80.00). eBay wins by $6.00 at $100.
Which is better for international sellers, eBay or Poshmark?
eBay: 13.6% FVF most categories (2.35% over $7,500) + $0.30/$0.40 per order. Poshmark: $2.95 under $15 / 20% at $15+. Check the regional variants above — rates change materially by country.
What is the effective take rate difference between eBay and Poshmark?
At $100, eBay takes 14.0% vs Poshmark at 20.0% — a 6.0 point gap before modifiers.