Detailed fee comparison between eBay and Amazon for sellers.
Direct comparison
eBay
- Selling fee: 12-15%
- Monthly cost: $0 (no store) / $4.95+ (with store)
- Shipping: You handle it yourself
- Storage costs: None (you store yourself)
Amazon
- Referral fee: 8-15% (category dependent)
- Monthly cost: $39.99 (Professional) or $0.99 per item
- FBA fees: $2-5+ per item (storage + shipping)
- Storage fees: Monthly per cubic foot
Bottom line
- eBay is cheaper if you ship and store yourself
- Amazon can be cheaper if you use FBA with high volume
- Amazon has more reach but less control over your brand
- eBay is better for used items, collectibles, unique products
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