How much does eBay take from a $50 sale?
$3.75–$8.05
eBay fees on a $50 sale range from $3.75 (Guitars & Basses) to $8.05 (Books, Movies & Music (excluding vinyl and NFTs)), or 7.5%–16.1% of the sale, before product cost and fulfillment.
| Category | Total fees | % of sale | You keep* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitars & Basses | $3.75 | 7.5% | $46.25 |
| Coins & Paper Money (excluding bullion) | $7.03 | 14.06% | $42.97 |
| Trading Cards (excluding NFTs) | $7.03 | 14.06% | $42.97 |
| Clothing & Accessories (excluding handbags and athletic shoes) | $7.20 | 14.4% | $42.80 |
| Computers & Tablets | $7.20 | 14.4% | $42.80 |
| Most Categories (excluding special-rate categories) | $7.20 | 14.4% | $42.80 |
| Musical Instruments & Gear (excluding guitars and basses) | $7.20 | 14.4% | $42.80 |
| Sporting Goods | $7.20 | 14.4% | $42.80 |
| Video Games & Consoles | $7.20 | 14.4% | $42.80 |
| Jewelry (excluding watches, parts and accessories) | $7.90 | 15.8% | $42.10 |
| Watches, Parts & Accessories | $7.90 | 15.8% | $42.10 |
| Books, Movies & Music (excluding vinyl and NFTs) | $8.05 | 16.1% | $41.95 |
* Before product cost, fulfillment, shipping and ads. Computed with the same engine as our fee calculators from eBay's official schedule, verified October 16, 2026.
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Common questions
- How much does eBay take from a $50 sale?
- eBay fees on a $50 sale range from $3.75 (Guitars & Basses) to $8.05 (Books, Movies & Music (excluding vinyl and NFTs)), or 7.5%–16.1% of the sale, before product cost and fulfillment.
- What fees are included in this eBay total?
- The final value fee plus a per-order fee, as published in eBay's fee schedule (last verified October 16, 2026). Assumes one item, no buyer-paid shipping and no collected tax.
- Does this include fulfillment, shipping or ads?
- No. shipping labels, storage and advertising are extra. Use the calculator on each category page to add your own costs.
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