Platform fees, payment processing, per-order fixed charges, and shipping assumptions can swing net profit by double-digit percentages on the same sale price. This guide explains how CardIntel models each marketplace so you can sanity-check listings before you publish.
Open Sell Fee CalculatorModel net cash for your list price in under a minute.
A $100 listing rarely leaves $100 in your pocket. Seller final value fees, payment processing, promoted listing upsells, and outbound shipping all reduce take-home cash. On low-margin singles, choosing the wrong venue can erase profit entirely.
CardIntel separates platform costs from your acquisition basis so you can compare routes fairly: cash after fees first, then net after what you paid for the card.
For casual sellers without a store subscription, many US TCG listings encounter a final value fee near 13.25% plus a per-order fixed fee ($0.30 at or below $10, $0.40 above $10). Payment processing is often bundled into that stack for modeling purposes.
High-volume sellers with eBay Store tiers may see lower FVF — always verify your subscription tier before using generic calculators.
TCGPlayer adjusted seller economics in early 2026. A practical planning stack is 10.75% commission, 2.5% transaction processing, and $0.30 per order, plus realistic shipping for plain white envelope singles.
TCGPlayer excels when you already have inventory synced and buyers search by exact card name, but the all-in rate is not automatically lower than eBay on every price point.
Mercari often models around a 10% selling fee with higher default shipping assumptions. Facebook shipped orders commonly use 5% + $0.40 in the reference stack. Cardmarket is EU-centric with level-dependent commission near 4–5% plus small-order surcharges.
Local card shows and cash deals frequently win on fees (0% platform) but sacrifice reach and buyer competition.
Use the Sell Fee Calculator with your intended list price, basis, and optional grading or supplies costs. Ranked output shows best net after basis and highlights how much you give up versus the top venue.
It depends on sale price, shipping, and your seller tier. Local cash sales often have 0% platform fees. For online volume, compare TCGPlayer, eBay, and Mercari at your exact list price — a $15 single and a $250 single can flip the winner.
Yes. Seller documentation reflected a February 2026 increase. CardIntel models 10.75% commission plus 2.5% transaction processing and $0.30 per order unless you override assumptions.
Many no-store US listings are modeled around 13.25% final value fee plus tiered per-order fixed fees. Store subscribers and category-specific promotions can differ.
Yes. CardIntel applies default shipping assumptions per marketplace because net cash—not theoretical fee percentages—is what funds your next purchase.
Use CardIntel’s free Sell Fee Calculator at /tools/sell-calculator. It ranks eBay, TCGPlayer, Mercari, Facebook shipped, Cardmarket, and local sale scenarios side by side.