Last reviewed: September 26, 2026
Start with the total transaction
A marketplace can have a low headline selling fee and still cost more after payment processing, shipping subsidies, currency conversion or promoted-listing spend. Compare the net amount that lands in your pocket.
The fee checklist
Run the same $100 (or $25 / $300) sale through each site’s current help page. Do not trust a blog table from last year.
| Cost to check | Local classifieds (Kijiji, typical FB pickup) | Shipped / closet apps (eBay, Poshmark, Depop…) |
|---|---|---|
| Selling / final-value fee | Often $0 on a normal local ad | Usually a percent — confirm today |
| Payment processing | e-transfer or cash: none | Often bundled into the platform take |
| Shipping | Buyer drives | Label, packaging, maybe a subsidy |
| Currency | CAD face-to-face | USD plans or FX if the tool bills in USD |
| Promoted listings | Optional bump | Optional but easy to forget in the net |
- Taxes on platform fees where you are charged them
- Return / refund exposure and non-refundable fee bits
Why this guide avoids a giant percentage table
Marketplace fees change too often for a static chart to stay trustworthy. A stale 2024 fee table can cost a seller real money in 2026. Instead, this page gives you the model: pull the current official fee policy for each marketplace and calculate the same sample sale through each one.
A simple comparison example
Choose a realistic item—say a $100 sale—then run the platform’s current fee formula, expected shipping and any currency costs. Repeat at $25 and $300. Some marketplaces are more attractive at one price point than another.
Price crosslisted items with fees in mind
There is no rule saying a crosslisted item must have the same price everywhere. If one channel has materially higher transaction costs or shipping expectations, adjust the destination price before you post.
Common questions
Can I link to this guide?
Yes. Please link to the public SyncListing URL rather than copying the full page.
Are marketplace policies static?
No. Always check the marketplace’s current official policies before relying on fee, shipping or listing-rule information.