How much to charge so marketplace fees do not eat the sale
Platform percent plus card fee is not one percent. Reverse both before you hit publish.
A 6.5% Etsy cut plus 3% + $0.25 payments on a $50 item leaves about $45. To keep $50 you list closer to $55, not $53.
The number you need before you pay
The how much to charge after etsy fees is for this decision, not a definition. A 6.5% Etsy cut plus 3% + $0.25 payments on a $50 item leaves about $45. To keep $50 you list closer to $55, not $53.
Enter Sale price, Product + shipping cost, Transaction + listing %, Payment processing %. The page returns Fees, Profit, Margin. Nothing is stored unless you copy it.
What to enter
Use the real quote, bill, or salary — not a round number you wish were true. If a field is a rate, use the one on the offer, not last month’s headline average.
The next check
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Frequently asked questions
How do I price after Etsy fees?
Apply the marketplace percent, then the payment fee, then reverse if you have a net target.
Is a 6.5% listing fee the whole cost?
No. Payment processing sits on top. Run both.
How much to charge so marketplace fees do not eat the sale is part of the Business cluster on Qalculators. Use the related tools below to run the numbers instead of estimating by hand.
Results depend on the values you enter. Treat them as planning estimates and confirm important decisions with a professional when needed.