eBay vs Poshmark: Which Leaves You More Per Sale?

Fee assumptions

Poshmark: $2.95 flat under $15; 20% commission at $15 and up (buyer-paid shipping label)

eBay: 13.6% final value fee (most categories) + $0.40 per-order fee on orders over $10

Poshmark's flat $2.95 under $15 is brutal on cheap items (nearly 30% on a $10 sale). eBay category rates vary — confirm yours on eBay's fee page.

The $15 flip

Poshmark's fee structure creates a sharp kink: under $15 you pay a flat $2.95 (29.5% on a $10 sale!), while at $15+ you pay 20%. eBay's 13.6% is smooth by comparison. That means cheap items almost always keep more on eBay, while the gap narrows as prices rise — run your exact price to see where your items land.

Shipping works differently

Poshmark buyers typically pay a flat shipping label price, so sellers rarely touch shipping math. On eBay, shipping charged and shipping cost are separate levers — charge accurately, because the final value fee applies to shipping charged too.

Promoted listings

eBay sellers often add promoted-listing percentages that this comparison leaves out. If you promote, add 2–5%+ to eBay's effective rate mentally — or run the eBay fee calculator with promotion included first.

Frequently asked questions

Is eBay or Poshmark cheaper for sellers?

eBay is usually cheaper: 13.6% + $0.40 vs Poshmark's 20% (or $2.95 flat under $15). The gap is biggest on low-priced items.

What are Poshmark's fees?

$2.95 flat commission on sales under $15; 20% on sales of $15 or more. Buyers pay for the shipping label separately.

Why is Poshmark 20%?

Poshmark bundles payment processing, buyer protection, and the shipping label workflow into one commission — simple, but steep compared to eBay's à la carte fees.

Should I cross-list on both?

Many resellers do. Price each listing for that platform's fee structure — the same $45 item keeps meaningfully different amounts on each.

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