Profit Calculator
True profit after all platform fees. Compare Etsy, eBay, Poshmark, Mercari side-by-side.
Quick Start
- 1.Enter your item cost
- 2.Set selling price
- 3.Add shipping and packaging costs
- 4.Choose platform and review profit breakdown
Understanding Platform Fees
Hidden Fee Layers: Most platforms charge multiple fees, including listing fees, transaction fees, payment processing, regulatory fees, and optional promotion fees. The headline percentage is rarely the full story.
Price Point Matters: Fee structures favor different price points. A fee model that works for a $12 item may be weak for a $150 item, especially once shipping and returns are included.
Time Is Money: Listing, photographing, packing, and shipping all reduce your real hourly rate. Treat labor as part of the deal, not a free input.
Common Questions
How do I calculate my reselling profit?
Profit = sale price - item cost - platform fees - shipping costs - packaging. This calculator includes platform fee layers such as listing fees, transaction fees, payment processing, and final value fees.
What are the fees on Etsy?
Etsy charges listing, transaction, payment processing, and regulatory operating fees. Offsite ads can add more for attributed sales. Always verify current rates because marketplace fee structures change.
Which resale platform has the lowest fees?
It depends on sale price, category, shipping, and whether you promote listings. Flat-fee platforms can be better for low-price items, while percentage-based platforms may work better for higher-ticket items.
Should I include my time in reseller profit?
Yes. Sourcing, photographing, listing, packing, and shipping all take time. A flip with good dollar profit can still be poor if it takes too many hours or sits in inventory for months.
Methodology & Limits
How it works
This calculator calculates a reselling scenario from your inputs, then surfaces the result as decision-oriented numbers.
Assumptions
Uses current platform fees assumptions where relevant.
Use it as a screen
Treat the output as a planning estimate. Share the current scenario URL when you want to revisit or compare assumptions. Validate the numbers with real payouts, costs, deadlines, and local rules before committing money.
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