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An eBay Store cuts the most-categories final value fee from 13.6% to 12.7% — a saving of 0.9% per sale. On a $50 sale that is $0.45, so a $7.95 monthly subscription breaks even at about 18 sales a month. Use this calculator to see whether your sales volume pays for a Store.
Fees checked October 2026 · US fee schedule
YOUR MONTHLY STORE RESULT
$1.05 ahead
Monthly saving $9.00 minus subscription $7.95 = $1.05 ahead each month.
The $7.95 subscription shown is an example Starter-plan price — enter your actual plan price. The per-order fee ($0.30 / $0.40) is the same with or without a Store, so it cancels out of the saving.
eBay Store savings on a $50 sale — worked example
At the defaults — $50 sale, no shipping charged, $7.95 subscription, 20 sales a month:
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sale price | $50.00 |
| Fee without Store (13.6% + $0.40) | $7.20 |
| Fee with Store (12.7% + $0.40) | $6.75 |
| Saving per sale | $0.45 |
| Monthly saving at 20 sales | $9.00 |
| Minus subscription | -$7.95 |
| Net monthly benefit | $1.05 ahead |
| Break-even sales per month | 18 |
eBay Store vs no Store — the fee difference
| Fee | No Store | With Store |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories final value fee | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| Saving per sale | — | 0.9% of item + shipping charged |
| Per-order fee | $0.30 (up to $10) / $0.40 (over $10) | Same — unchanged |
| Promoted Listings | Optional % | Same — unchanged |
The 0.9% saving applies to most categories. Some categories have their own Store rates, so check eBay’s fee schedule for your category before relying on this estimate — and remember the subscription is a fixed monthly cost, while the saving scales with your sales.
How to calculate eBay Store savings
Saving per sale = (13.6% – 12.7%) x (sale price + shipping charged) = 0.9% x total. Monthly saving = saving per sale x sales per month. Break-even sales = subscription divided by saving per sale (rounded up). If your monthly sales are above the break-even number, the Store pays for itself; below it, you lose money on the subscription.
5 tips for deciding on an eBay Store
- Count real sales, not listings. Break-even counts completed sales. A $7.95 plan at $0.45 per $50 sale needs 18 sales a month — count your last three months and average them.
- Higher prices break even faster. The saving is a percentage, so a $200 sale saves $1.80 with a Store — only 5 such sales cover $7.95. Run your actual average sale price through the calculator.
- Shipping charged counts too. The 0.9% saving applies to the item price plus shipping charged, so sellers who charge shipping save slightly more per order.
- Do not forget the other Store benefits. A Store also adds listing tools, a branded storefront and discounted listing features — the fee saving alone is the conservative test.
- Recheck when your volume changes. If sales dip below break-even for two months running, dropping the Store saves the subscription immediately. Re-run this calculator each quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an eBay Store save per sale?
On most categories, 0.9% of the item price plus shipping charged — $0.45 on a $50 sale, $0.90 on a $100 sale. The per-order fee does not change.
How many sales do I need to break even on an eBay Store?
Divide your subscription by your per-sale saving. At $7.95 and $0.45 per $50 sale, that is about 18 sales a month. Higher average prices need fewer sales.
Does the Store discount apply to every category?
Most categories drop from 13.6% to 12.7%, but some categories have their own Store rates. Check eBay’s current fee schedule for your category.
Is an eBay Store worth it for a casual seller?
Usually not, unless you clear the break-even sales count most months. Casual sellers selling a few items a month generally keep more money without a subscription.
Does a Store change Promoted Listings costs?
No. Promoted Listings ad rates are charged on top of final value fees either way. For the full fee math, run the sale in our eBay fee calculator.
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- All marketplace fee calculators — one calculator per platform
- How we calculate fees — sources and update process
Estimate only — not tax or business advice. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc.; this site is not affiliated with eBay. Fees checked October 2026.