Thinking about selling on Poshmark? Before you list your first item, it’s important to understand how much of your earnings Poshmark keeps.
Poshmark is one of the most popular resale marketplaces, especially for women’s fashion, shoes, and accessories. With over 83 million community members across the United States and Canada, Poshmark is a go-to marketplace for buying and selling fashion and beyond!
But like any selling platform, Poshmark charges fees, and knowing how those fees work is key to pricing your items and maximizing profits.
Main Takeaways:
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Poshmark Fees: Posh charges 20% fees or a flat fee of $2.95 for sales under $15.
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Posh Protection: The fee includes payment processing, customer support, seller tools, and pre-paid USPS Priority Mail labels.
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Shipping costs: The current shipping rate is $8.27 per order, paid by the buyer (unless the seller chooses to offer a discount).
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Selling low-priced items isn’t worth it—on sales under $10, the flat $2.95 fee can eat up most of your profit.
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Bundling on Poshmark: allows buyers to purchase multiple items in one transaction and pay shipping only once.
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Poshmark Live Shows follow the same fee structure.
Fun Fact: There is a Poshmark sale every second in the United States!
What is Poshmark: Intro to Poshmark
Poshmark is one of the most popular marketplaces for secondhand shopping and selling! Poshmark is a top social e-commerce platform for fashion enthusiasts and resellers alike. While Poshmark is especially known for women’s clothing and accessories, but there is a wide range of selling categories including home decor, electronics, beauty products, pet supplies, toys, and more!
Poshmark is a reseller favorite with the most user-friendly interface, quick listing form, and the simplest shipping process. Whether you're looking to make some cash for items you no longer need or sell professionally, Poshmark is a great choice.
For a full guide to Poshmark, check out The Poshmark Bible: How to Get Started Selling on Poshmark.
How Much Does Poshmark Take?
The Poshmark selling fee is 20% of the sale price. For items sold under $15, Poshmark fees are a flat rate of $2.95.
Let’s break down the Poshmark commission fee:
Here are two examples:
- On the left, I sold jeans for $50. The Poshmark fee was $10, so my earnings were $40.
- On the right, I sold a skirt for $10. The Poshmark fee was $2.95 (flat rate), so my earnings were $7.05.
👀 Did you know that Poshmark, like most marketplaces, collects and remits sales tax on your behalf, so you don’t have to worry about this.
However, the Poshmark fee is a flat $2.95 for all sales where the sale price is under $15.
So, I sold these earrings for $10, and the Poshmark selling fee is $2.95, so I made $7.05 from the sale.
How Much Does Poshmark Charge to Sell?
Poshmark charges 20% of the sale price or a flat fee of $2.95 for sales under $15. This fee includes This fee covers more than just the use of the marketplace, it also includes payment processing, customer support, shipping discounts, and access to Poshmark's tools, features, and audience.
Poshmark Commission Fee Calculator
Poshmark takes 20% of the sale price, but a flat fee of $2.95 for orders under $15. Here is a visual breakdown of Poshmark selling fees, showing how much you make after fees based on sale price:
| Sale Price | Poshmark Fee | Percent | Seller Earnings |
| $100 | $20 |
20% |
$80 |
| $75 | $15 | 20% | $60 |
| $50 | $10 | 20% | $40 |
| $25 | $5 | 20% | $20 |
| $15 | $3 | 20% | $12 |
| $14 | $2.95 | 21.07% | $11.05 |
| $10 | $2.95 | 29.50% | $7.05 |
| $5 | $2.95 | 59% | $2.05 |
| $3 | $2.95 | 98.33% | $0.05 |
The 20% fee applied to all sales over $15 is reasonable, but that $2.95 flat fee is no joke; for very low sale prices, the Poshmark fee can well-exceed 20%.
For this reason, it is not worth it to sell items under $10 on Poshmark.
How much is shipping on Poshmark?
The Poshmark shipping fee is currently $8.27 per order. Posh packages are shipped via USPS Priority Mail. The shipping rate fluctuates with the market.
Poshmark offers the simplest shipping available to sellers. All orders use pre-paid Poshmark labels that are emailed to sellers upon sale. Because the labels are Priority Mail, sellers can use free Priority Mail supplies available at the post office or free to order online.
While $8.27 to ship 5 lbs to any U.S. territory is phenomenal, it is a bit pricey for small items like earrings. Sellers have the option to offer reduced or free shipping (and pay the difference themselves) to entice buyers!
When pricing, also be mindful that buyers pay for sales tax and shipping, so at this time, they pay $8.27 plus applicable sales tax per order. This makes it even more difficult to sell inexpensive items, because the actual cost of a $5 item to your buyer includes nearly $8 for shipping and might include sales tax as well (depending on their state).
For a full guide to Poshmark Shipping, check out Poshmark Shipping: How Does It Work For Sellers?
Poshmark Bundling: Poshmark Seller Fees For Bundles
A Posh bundle allows a buyer to purchase multiple listings from the same closet in a single transaction. Buyers love to bundle to alleviate sipping costs!
Bundles allow you to sell and ship (up to 5 lbs of) several items in one transaction.
Here is an example of a Poshmark bundle sale. Because the buyer bundled so many items, I offered a discount on the bundle. They purchased four items and only paid shipping once!
Here's a breakdown:
- Sale Price: $166
- Poshmark fee: $33.20
- My earnings: $132.80
- Buyer's Total Cost: $190.05 (bundle price, shipping cost, sales tax)
Encouraging bundles is the key to selling inexpensive items on Poshmark. This allows you to make more for your items with lower Poshmark fees, and for the buyer to justify the shipping cost.
Posh Fees for Posh Live Sales
With the new Posh Live Auctions, fees are identical to the Poshmark standard fees: 20% of the sale price, and a flat rate of $2.95 for sales under $15.00
This means that if you start your auctions low, under $5, and there aren’t many bidders to raise the price: you won’t make very much money.
While you might be comfortable for $1-$4 per item to liquidate, this is not a sustainable model. The most sustainable model is to try to source for items that you can sell for at least $15-$20.
Fun Fact: Poshmark just rolled out bundling for Poshmark live sales which is a huge relief, as sellers were previously manually creating bundles after live shows.
To learn more about how to sell live on Poshmark, check out this article: Posh Shows Come to Poshmark! Learn About The New Live Auction Feature.
Poshmark Fees: Is Poshmark Worth It?
Poshmarks fees are higher than most other marketplaces, but you get what you pay for in terms of seller tools, seller protection, and audience.
Poshmark provides the easiest listing process, the simplest shipping options, the best seller protection, and the most advanced search engine optimization (SEO) on major search engines.
I crosslist on a dozen marketplaces, and most of my items sell on Poshmark; Posh provides the perfect audience for my inventory and tools to make more sales.
You might also like the article 11 Great Marketplaces Every Reseller Should Consider
To learn more about how I crosslist to multiple marketplaces in just seconds, try Vendoo!
Poshmark Seller Fees FAQ
How much does Poshmark take from each sale?
Poshmark charges 20% selling fees or a flat fee of $2.95 for sales under $15. This fee includes payment processing, customer support, pre-paid shipping labels, and access to Poshmark’s tools and marketplace.
Is it worth selling low-priced items on Poshmark?
Generally, no. The flat $2.95 fee on sales under $15 can take a large chunk out of your profit, especially on items priced under $10. Many sellers avoid listing low-value items unless they can be bundled with others.
Does Poshmark charge shipping fees?
Yes, but the buyer pays the shipping cost. As of now, shipping is $8.27 per order for packages up to 5 lbs. Sellers can choose to offer discounted or free shipping, but any discount will be deducted from their earnings.
Are the fees different for Poshmark Live Sales?
No. Poshmark Live Sales follow the same fee structure: 20% of the sale price or $2.95 for sales under $15. Starting items too low during live shows can result in low profits if bidding is minimal.
Does Poshmark collect sales tax?
Yes. Poshmark automatically calculates, collects, and remits sales tax based on the buyer’s location. Sellers don’t need to handle or report sales tax themselves.
