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eBay fee on $500

What eBay takes on a $500 sale — and what you keep.

eBay fee

$68.40

You keep

$431.60

Final value fee (13.60%)
- $68.00
Per-order fee
- $0.40

Selling for $500 on eBay costs about $68.40 in fees, so you keep $431.60 before your own product and shipping costs. Based on standard US eBay final value fees for sellers without a store (13.6% + a $0.30 per-order fee on orders under $10, or $0.40 over $10). Rates vary by category and store subscription.

$500 compared across platforms

What you would keep on a $500 sale, ranked best to worst.

PlatformFeeYou keep
Stripe- $14.80$485.20
PayPal- $17.94$482.06
Etsy- $47.95$452.05
Mercari- $50.00$450.00
eBay(this page)- $68.40$431.60
Amazon- $75.00$425.00

Other amounts on eBay

Need an exact figure with your costs? Use the full eBay fee calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the eBay fee on $500?+

On a $500 sale, eBay takes about $68.40, leaving you $431.60 before your own product and shipping costs.

What rate does eBay charge?+

Based on standard US eBay final value fees for sellers without a store (13.6% + a $0.30 per-order fee on orders under $10, or $0.40 over $10). Rates vary by category and store subscription.

Can I use my own exact numbers?+

Yes — open the full eBay calculator to add your shipping and costs for an exact net profit.