eBay final value fees by category (2026)
Rates for sellers without a Store, checked on eBay's selling fees page on October 19, 2026. Fees apply per item to the total sale, including shipping and tax.
| Category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,5002.35% on the part over $7,500 |
| Trading cards, comics and collectible card games | 13.25% up to $7,5002.35% on the part over $7,500 |
| Books, movies, TV and music | 15.3% up to $7,5002.35% on the part over $7,500 |
| Coins and paper money (not bullion) | 13.25% up to $7,5002.35% on the part over $7,500 |
| Bullion | 13.6% if the sale is $7,500 or less7% if the sale is over $7,500 |
| Athletic shoes (sneakers) | 13.6% if the sale is under $1508% if the sale is $150 or more, no per-order fee |
| Women's bags and handbags | 15% if the sale is $2,000 or less9% if the sale is over $2,000 |
| Jewelry and watches (not watch parts) | 15% if the sale is $5,000 or less9% if the sale is over $5,000 |
| Watches, parts and accessories | 15% up to $1,0006.5% from $1,000 to $7,5003% on the part over $7,500 |
| Guitars and basses | 6.7% up to $7,5002.35% on the part over $7,500 |
| Heavy equipment, printing presses, food trucks | 3% up to $15,0000.5% on the part over $15,000 |
Other eBay fees
- Per-order fee: $0.40 per order, or $0.30 if the order total is $10 or less. Not charged on sneakers of $150 or more.
- Promoted Listings General: the ad rate you choose, charged only when the promoted listing sells.
- International fee: 1.65% of the total when the buyer is outside the US and you do not use eBay International Shipping.
- Below Standard seller surcharge: an extra 6% final value fee the next month (7% after four months in a row).
Check the price before you work out the fees
Fees are a percentage of the sale, so the biggest lever on profit is the price. Look up what the item actually sold for before you list.