eBay Bullion Fees 2026: Calculate Your Net Proceeds
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eBay Bullion Fees in 2026: How to Calculate Net Proceeds on Gold and Silver
eBay bullion fees in 2026 depend on the applicable category, account, site, fee base, order charge, and optional services. Calculate costs before listing: the amount buyers pay is not the amount you keep. Use the official fee schedule and compare estimated net proceeds with a dealer bid for the same item.
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Identify the correct eBay fee schedule
The official eBay U.S. selling-fee schedule lists category-specific charges.
For the cited no-Store/Starter schedule, Bullion uses 13.6% when the per-item total sale amount is $7,500 or less and 7% when it exceeds $7,500.
Other Store tiers, eBay Live, international sites, and special arrangements may differ. Confirm the schedule that applies to your account and listing before calculating a result.
Understand the fee base
The percentage fee can apply to item price, buyer-paid shipping, sales tax, and other applicable amounts. Sales tax collected and remitted is not necessarily seller revenue, even when it is included in the fee base.
The cited per-order charge is $0.30 for orders of $10 or less and $0.40 above $10. Additional services or charges can apply.
Calculate net proceeds and profit separately
Net proceeds = seller revenue − platform charges − shipping and insurance − packaging − other sale costs.
Estimated profit = net proceeds − acquisition cost.
Keep taxes collected for authorities separate from money retained by the seller. Do not classify an item inaccurately merely to seek a different fee.
A hypothetical sale example
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item price | $100.00 |
| Buyer-paid shipping | $5.00 |
| Sales tax collected separately | $8.00 |
| Percentage-fee base | $113.00 |
| 13.6% fee plus $0.40 | $15.77, rounded |
| Shipping and packaging costs | $6.50 |
| Proceeds before acquisition cost | $82.73 |
| After hypothetical $70 acquisition cost | $12.73 |
The example starts with $105 in seller revenue, excluding remitted sales tax. It subtracts the platform fee and $6.50 in shipping and packaging costs.
It assumes no additional advertising, insertion, international, refund, or other charges. Actual settlement rounding and applicable fees control. These figures do not represent an expected profit margin for bullion.
Compare eBay with a dealer bid
A direct dealer bid may be lower than a marketplace asking price yet produce a better result after fees, shipping, time, verification, and return exposure.
Compare written net offers rather than gross prices. Include uncertainty about whether and when the listing sells: an asking price is not a completed transaction. Keep the product, quantity, condition, and market timestamp consistent.
Before publishing a listing
- Use the accurate category and exact product description.
- Verify authenticity and disclose condition or packaging issues.
- Calculate the current account-specific fee base.
- Confirm that shipping coverage accepts the commodity and value.
- Read returns, disputes, and documentation requirements.
- Keep original records and clear photographs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bullion fee the same as every coin category?
No. Bullion and other coin categories can have different schedules. Use the correct category and current fee table.
Does eBay charge fees on sales tax?
The cited total-sale fee base includes applicable sales tax, even though remitted tax is not seller revenue.
Can Store fees differ?
Yes. Check the schedule for your actual subscription, site, and selling channel.
Does the 7% rate apply only to the amount over $7,500?
The cited Bullion schedule uses a per-item total-sale threshold with a 7% rate for items above it. Do not substitute the marginal tiers from a different category.
Does a high sale price guarantee profit?
No. Subtract every sale cost and acquisition cost, and account for whether the item actually sells.
Sources and Review Information
Review date: September 30, 2026. Fee schedules and account terms can change. Confirm the applicable eBay schedule before listing. All worked prices and costs are hypothetical.
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