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October 9, 20264 min read

eBay Fees for Jewelry and Watches

eBay jewelry and watch fees explained: the 15% rate, the $5,000 jewelry threshold, three-tier watch fees, Store rates and worked examples to price for profit.

October 8, 20264 min read

eBay vs Etsy Fees

Compare eBay and Etsy seller fees: listing, transaction, payment processing and ad fees, where each one costs more, and how to compare your profit on both.

October 7, 20264 min read

eBay Top Rated Seller Benefits

What eBay Top Rated Seller and Top Rated Plus are worth in lower fees, what Below Standard costs, and practical steps to reach and keep Top Rated status.

October 6, 20264 min read

How to Price Items on eBay for Profit

Work backwards from your costs to the lowest eBay price that hits your profit target, with a simple formula covering fees, margin targets, ads and shipping.

October 5, 20264 min read

eBay Promoted Listings Fees Guide

How eBay Promoted Listings fees are calculated, what each ad rate costs in profit, and a simple formula to find the highest ad rate your margins can afford.

October 4, 20264 min read

eBay vs Amazon Fees

Compare eBay and Amazon seller fees side by side: final value vs referral fees, plans, fulfillment and ads, plus a simple way to compare profit on your items.

October 3, 20265 min read

eBay Store Subscription Guide

Compare eBay Store levels, see how much a Store saves in each category, and use our break-even formula to decide whether a Store subscription pays for itself.

October 2, 20263 min read

Does eBay Still Charge PayPal Fees?

No, eBay sellers don't pay PayPal fees on eBay sales. Learn why payment processing is now included in the final value fee and how to spot outdated calculators.

October 1, 20264 min read

eBay Final Value Fees Explained

How eBay's final value fee works in 2026: what it's charged on, how tiered rates work, category exceptions, Store and Top Rated discounts, with worked examples.

September 30, 20266 min read

Complete eBay Seller Fee Guide 2026

Every 2026 eBay selling fee for the US, UK, Canada and Australia in one reference: category rates, Store rates, per-order, international and performance fees.

September 29, 20265 min read

How to Calculate eBay Fees

Learn how to calculate eBay fees in seven simple steps, with a worked example, the current 13.6% rate, the per-order fee and how to find your real net profit.

March 17, 20268 min read

eBay Fee Optimization Strategies

25+ proven ways to cut eBay selling fees in 2026: Top Rated Plus, Store break-even, category rates, price thresholds and smarter Promoted Listings, with real numbers.

March 15, 202611 min read

Understanding eBay Seller Charges

Complete 2026 guide to eBay seller fees: final value fees, per-order fees, Store rates, Promoted Listings and international fees, with worked examples.