Estimate what a Mercari sale leaves after fees and costs.
Use the reviewed Mercari starting profile, then add item cost, shipping, packaging, and other expenses to see estimated net profit.
Starting fee assumption
The reviewed U.S. profile starts with a 10% seller fee on item price and buyer-paid shipping and no separate seller payment-processing fee. Marketplace policies can change.
Compare before cross-listing
The comparison section applies the same item and cost assumptions to every built-in marketplace. It compares fees only, not demand or likely sale price.
Marketplace fees change and vary. Results are estimates, not tax or accounting advice.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does Mercari take from sellers?
The reviewed Fair Calcs U.S. starting profile uses a 10% seller fee on item price and buyer-paid shipping.
Does Mercari charge a payment processing fee to sellers?
Mercari does not currently charge sellers a separate payment processing fee. The 10% seller fee is the primary selling cost in the standard plan.
How do I calculate profit on Mercari?
Subtract item cost, seller-paid shipping, packaging, and Mercari's 10% fee on item price plus buyer-paid shipping from gross revenue. This calculator automates the math with editable inputs.
How does Mercari compare to eBay fees?
Mercari's 10% starting seller-fee estimate is lower than the current Fair Calcs eBay most-category starting estimate of 13.6% plus a per-order fee. Use the comparison section to apply both profiles to the same assumptions.