Thinking about flipping sneakers on eBay? Before you list your next pair, make sure you understand eBay sneaker fees so you can work with them to maximize your profit. Knowing the fees and the tricks to reduce them can help you source and price more strategically.
The quick answer? While eBay sneaker selling fees vary greatly based on factors such as selling price and store subscription level, you are generally looking at a 7% to 13.6% fee.
This is a pretty wide range, so let’s break down exactly what fees to expect as an eBay sneaker seller, how to calculate your fees, how other platforms compare, and strategies to help you keep more of your earnings.
Sneakers are one of the best selling items on eBay, but it’s important to clearly understand the fees involved to ensure you’re making a good profit. eBay’s sneaker fees fall into two categories: insertion and final value. Let’s break them down.
eBay’s insertion fee is what sellers pay to list an item on their platform, whether the item sells or not. It might be easier to think of it as a listing fee. While the fee is usually $0.35 per listing, eBay does give sellers 250 free listings per month.
As a bonus, sneakers priced at $100 or more have waived insertion fees, which don’t count towards your 250 free listings. But one thing to keep in mind is that fees apply per category. So if you decide to list in two categories, you will pay the insertion fee twice.
When it comes to eBay sneaker selling fees, the final value fee is the one you’ll want to pay the most attention to. That’s because final value fees are the biggest chunk of your eBay fees. The good news? If you’re selling higher value sneakers ($150+), the fees are lower. The bad news is the fees can be a little tricky to calculate.
eBay calculates the final value fee based on the total amount of the sale, which includes:
The two main factors that impact how much you pay are the sale price of the sneakers and whether you have a store subscription. In addition, there is a per-order fee on top of the final value fee: $0.30 for orders $10 or less, and $0.40 for orders over $10.
However, if you're selling sneakers priced $150 or more in the Men’s or Women’s Athletic Shoes categories, this per-order fee is waived.
📝 Note on Authenticity Guarantee Sales:
Suppose your sneakers qualify for eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee, and you use the free shipping label provided. In that case, eBay does not charge a final value fee on the shipping cost, just on the item price and other applicable fees. More details on this are in the next section.
Here’s a quick breakdown of current fees based on sale price and store level:
| Sale Price | Seller Type | Insertion Fee | Per Order Fee | Final Value Fee |
| $150+ | No store/starter | Free (if listed in Men's/Women's > Athletic Shoes) | $0 | 8% |
| Basic, Premium, or Higher | Free (if listed in Men’s/Women’s > Athletic Shoes) | $0 | 7% | |
| <$150 | No store/starter | 0.35 after 250 free listings | .40 | 13.6% |
| Basic, Premium or Higher | $0.35 per listing after free listings (depends on store type) | .40 | 12.7% |
The most common eBay shoe fees are detailed above, but one more fee may apply: the International Selling Fee.
If you sell to a buyer outside the U.S., you may be charged an international fee of 1.65% of the total sale amount. This fee applies when:
The good news is that if you use eBay International shipping, this fee is waived. This program simplifies shipping internationally by letting you ship your item to a U.S. based hub, and then eBay shipping takes care of customs, international delivery, and even return handling.
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The Authenticity Guarantee is a free service for eligible sneakers priced at $100 or more. When an item qualifies, it’s sent to a professional authenticator before being shipped to the buyer. This protects both the buyer and seller and helps prevent counterfeit issues.
The main benefits of this program include a boost in buyer confidence that they are buying authentic sneakers, extra protection for returns and claims, and the ability to stand out in search results with the Authenticity Guarantee badge.
In addition, with this program buyers pay a flat $14.95 shipping fee (U.S. orders), but you don’t pay anything extra. In fact, the final value fee for the shipping cost is waived for Authenticity Guarantee orders, which ends up saving you money.
If your sneakers are eligible, eBay will automatically add them to the Authenticity Guarantee program. You’ll know your listing qualifies if it has the blue Authenticity Guarantee checkmark in the search results and listing page.
Here’s how it works:
This entire process is 100% free for sellers and is handled by eBay and its authentication partners.
To qualify for the Authenticity Guarantee program, all of the following must apply:
One of the biggest benefits of the Authenticity Guarantee program is the added protection it gives sellers. Once your item is authenticated and shipped, you’re no longer responsible for authenticity-related issues.
You’re also protected from fraudulent returns. If a buyer wants to return their sneakers, the item must first undergo re-authentication to ensure it’s still in the same condition.
On top of that, listings with the Authenticity Guarantee badge tend to sell faster and for higher prices because buyers feel more confident buying from sellers backed by eBay’s program.
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If you want to sell sneakers online, eBay is the most cost-effective marketplace. In an effort to support and encourage high-end sneaker sellers, eBay’s sneaker fees are lowered for higher-priced sales ($150 or more), making it easily the most competitive marketplace in terms of low fees.
Let’s compare the fees across a few resale platforms for a $200 pair of sneakers.
| Platform | Seller Fee | Fee for $200 sale | Notes |
| eBay | 8% (no store or starter store) / 7% (basic store and up) | $16/$14 | Final value fee waived on shipping if eligible for Authenticity Guarantee |
| StockX | 7% - 9% based on your level |
$14 - $18 | 9% for Level 1 (under 12 sales or $5,000); 7% for Level 5 (800+ sales or $100k+). |
| GOAT | 9.5% + $5 | $24 | Commission increases if the seller rating is under 90. 2.9% cashout fee applies. |
| Poshmark | 20% | $40 |
Confused about how to calculate eBay sneaker selling fees? Let’s break down exactly how much you’d pay on a $150 sale.
We’ll be using this quick fee estimate formula:
Net = Sale Price – (Sale Price × Final Value Fee %)
If you want to double-check your numbers or factor in shipping costs, you can use a free tool like Vendoo’s eBay Fee Calculator.
Want to keep more profit in your pockets? Here are some ways to reduce eBay sneaker fees and, as a result, make your sales more profitable.
Remember that a sale at $150 triggers lower fees and waives the per order charge. So if you’re close to the $150 threshold, try bumping your price up and improving your listing to get that higher price.
A Basic Store subscription or higher reduces your final value fee and gives you more free listings each month. For sneakers under $150, you’ll reduce your final value fee from 13.6% to 12.7%, and for sneakers that sell over $150, you’ll reduce your final value fee from 8% to 7%.
All sellers get 250 free listings per month, and sneakers priced at $100 or more don’t count against that limit. Staying within that range can help you avoid extra listing fees.
Listings that qualify for Authenticity Guarantee show an official badge that can boost buyer trust, help your items sell faster, and potentially help them sell for a higher price. It also removes the final value fee on shipping when you use eBay's provided label.
Avoid overcharging for shipping. When buyers are already spending a lot of money on a pair of sneakers, an inflated shipping price can cause hesitation. By charging a flat fee of $14.95 or similar, your buyer won’t feel like they’re overpaying for shipping.
Selling across multiple marketplaces is one of the best ways to maximize your profit. Use a tool like Vendoo to help you list on additional marketplaces to help your items sell faster by getting them in front of a larger audience.
eBay occasionally updates its fee structure. Make sure to bookmark the Seller Center and check any emails eBay sends to make sure you’re up to date and can adjust your strategy if any fee changes are made.
Selling sneakers can be a profitable side hustle, or eventful time business, especially when you truly understand eBay’s sneaker fees and use them to your advantage.
By pricing strategically, using programs like Authenticity Guarantee, and focusing on sourcing and selling higher value items, you can reduce fees and keep more of your earnings. Compared to other platforms, eBay offers the lowest fees and fastest sales velocity, especially when you cross that $150 sweet spot.
Now that you know how fees work, and how to minimize them, you can get to listing and keep more from every sale!
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For sneakers priced at $150 or more, eBay takes 8% for non-store sellers and 7% for Basic Store and above. Sneakers priced under $150 have higher fees: 13.6% for non-store sellers and 12.7% for Basic Store and above.
No, eBay sneaker selling fees are generally lower. This is especially true for sneakers that sell for over $150.
In most cases, no. Final Value Fees are only charged on items that sell. For insertion fees, eBay gives you 250 free listings per month, and sneakers priced at $100 or more don’t count towards that total. However, if you go over these limits, you may pay a $0.35 insertion fee.
If you’re selling consistently, yes. A Basic store subscription costs $21.95/month and includes 1,000 free fixed priced listings. It also offers lower final value fees. These savings can really add up and more than cover the monthly fee if you sell enough.