How this calculator works
This page is built for marketplace sellers who need a quick before-listing payout check. Enter your sale price, shipping assumptions and product cost, then adjust optional fees that apply to your exact order.
Example calculation
| $55 item + $7.48 buyer shipping | 10% seller fee applies to $62.48 |
| Mercari seller fee | $6.25 |
| Buyer protection fee shown for context | $2.25 paid by buyer |
| Profit after $20 COGS and $1 packaging | $35.23 |
FAQ
What is Mercari's seller fee in 2026?
Mercari's help page says a 10% selling fee applies to item price plus buyer-paid shipping for new and updated listings from January 6, 2025.
Does Mercari charge payment processing fees to sellers?
Mercari says no separate payment processing fee applies to new or updated listings under the current structure.
What is the Mercari buyer protection fee?
Mercari lists a buyer protection fee of 3.6% of item price plus buyer-paid shipping. The calculator shows it for pricing context, but it is charged to the buyer.
Should seller-paid shipping be included?
Yes. If you offer free shipping, include the shipping cost you pay because it reduces your real profit.
Sources
Fee assumptions were checked against these official platform pages: