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StockX vs eBay Fees: Which Keeps More?
On a $50 sale with no shipping charged, eBay keeps more by $4.30: eBay charges $7.20 in fees and you keep $42.80, while StockX (Level 1) charges $11.50 and you keep $38.50. StockX is the most expensive major marketplace at low prices because of its $5 seller shipping fee and $5 minimum transaction fee — but it can still win for sneakers, where its authenticated buyer pool often pays more.
Fees checked October 2026 · US rates · Estimates only, see Methodology.
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Enter one sale and see both payouts side by side. Results update instantly. StockX uses Level 1; eBay uses most categories.
WINNER ON THIS SALE
eBay keeps $42.80
eBay keeps $4.30 more than StockX on this sale.
Note: StockX profit is you keep minus item cost only, because StockX’s $5 seller shipping fee already covers shipping. eBay profit subtracts the actual shipping cost as well.
The verdict on a $50 sale
eBay wins the $50 test by $4.30 on payout, but note the profit line: StockX’s profit ($28.50) actually edges eBay’s ($27.80) in the standard test, because StockX’s $5 shipping fee replaces the $5 actual shipping cost you pay on eBay. That does not make StockX cheaper — you keep $4.30 less cash — it just means shipping is bundled into its fee. At higher prices StockX improves: its percentage fees fall as a share of the sale, and higher seller levels cut the transaction fee to 7%. For sneakers specifically, StockX’s authenticated marketplace can command prices eBay cannot, which is why many sneaker sellers accept the higher fee. For everything else, eBay usually keeps more.
$50 worked example
| Line | StockX (Level 1) | eBay |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Shipping charged | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total fees | $11.50 (23.0%) | $7.20 (14.4%) |
| You keep | $38.50 | $42.80 ✓ You Keep Most |
| Net profit* | $28.50 | $27.80 |
| Margin* | 57.0% | 55.6% |
*StockX profit is keep minus $10 item cost only (its $5 shipping fee already covers shipping); eBay profit also subtracts the $5 actual shipping cost. The “you keep” comparison is the like-for-like figure.
Fee table: StockX vs eBay
| Fee | StockX (Level 1) | eBay (most categories) |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction / selling fee | 9% of sale price, $5 minimum (levels to 7%) | 13.6% of item + shipping charged |
| Processing | 3% of sale price | Included in the final value fee |
| Seller shipping fee | $5 US standard sales | None — you pay actual shipping |
| Per-order fee | None | $0.30 / $0.40 depending on order total |
| Optional ads | None | Promoted Listings %; Store rate 12.7% |
When to pick each
Pick StockX for sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles where its authenticated, bid/ask marketplace delivers higher sale prices and buyer trust, and when you sell at higher price points where its fees shrink as a share of the sale. Pick eBay for almost everything else, for lower-priced items where StockX’s $5 shipping fee and $5 minimum bite hardest, and when you want the broadest audience plus Store-rate savings.
How to calculate it
StockX fee (Level 1) = max(9% × sale price, $5) + 3% × sale price + $5 seller shipping fee. eBay fee = 13.6% × (sale price + shipping charged) + $0.40 per order over $10 ($0.30 at $10 or less). You keep = sale price + shipping charged − fees. StockX profit = you keep − item cost; eBay profit = you keep − item cost − actual shipping cost.
Tips to keep more
- On StockX, climb seller levels: Level 5 cuts the transaction fee from 9% to 7%, which matters most on higher-priced sales.
- On eBay, a Store subscription drops most categories to 12.7% — see the eBay Store calculator to check whether it pays for your volume.
- Avoid low-priced StockX sales when you can: the $5 shipping fee plus $5 minimum transaction fee make small sales very expensive per dollar.
- For sneakers, compare the actual sale price on both platforms, not just the fee rate — a higher StockX price can outweigh its higher fee.
Frequently asked questions
Is StockX more expensive than eBay?
Yes, on fees alone. On a $50 sale StockX Level 1 charges $11.50 versus eBay’s $7.20, mainly because of StockX’s $5 seller shipping fee and $5 minimum transaction fee.
What are StockX’s fees on a $50 sale?
At Level 1, StockX charges 9% transaction fee ($4.50, but the $5 minimum applies, so $5.00) plus 3% processing ($1.50) plus the $5 seller shipping fee, for $11.50 total, leaving you $38.50.
Why is StockX profit higher than eBay’s in the table?
Because StockX’s $5 shipping fee replaces the actual shipping cost: StockX profit is keep minus item cost only, while eBay profit also subtracts the $5 actual shipping cost. Compare “you keep” for the like-for-like figure.
Should I sell sneakers on StockX or eBay?
StockX suits authenticated sneakers where its buyer pool pays a premium. eBay suits everything else and lower-priced items, where StockX’s fixed $5 fees hurt most.
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Fees checked October 2026. Rates are US rates and may change; always confirm on the platform’s official fee page before pricing. See Methodology and Sources.