eBay final value fee for Guitars & Basses
eBay charges a 6.7% final value fee on Guitars & Basses sales, calculated on the total sale price. 6.7% on the first $7,500 per item, then 2.35% on the excess.
What eBay takes from a sale of:$10$20$30$50$100
US eBay.com basic non-Store rates, checked October 16, 2026. One item per order, domestic sale, standard seller performance, no promotions. Final value fees include buyer shipping and collected tax; the per-order charge is $0.30 through $10 and $0.40 above. Calculators assume zero collected tax and handling, and exclude insertion fees, ads, international fees and seller surcharges. Store, vehicle, Live and special-rate categories require their own schedules.
Guitars & Basses margin calculator
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Total fees
$2.41
8.0% take rate
Net proceeds
$27.58
before your cost
Profit per unit
$19.58
65.3% margin
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Common questions
- What is the eBay final value fee for Guitars & Basses?
- eBay charges a 2.35%–6.7% final value fee on Guitars & Basses sales. 6.7% on the first $7,500 per item, then 2.35% on the excess. The fee is calculated on the total sale price.
- How much do I keep on a $29.99 Guitars & Basses sale on eBay?
- A $29.99 sale incurs $2.41 in total fees (eBay final value fee $2.01 + Per-order fee $0.40), leaving $27.58 before product cost and fulfillment, assuming one item per order with zero buyer shipping, handling and collected tax. Account subscriptions and seller-specific surcharges are excluded.