See exactly what you keep after Facebook Marketplace fees, plus a side-by-side comparison with eBay, Mercari, Poshmark, and Whatnot — so you can pick the platform that pays you the most.
Facebook Marketplace charges 0% for local pickup and 10% (with a $0.80 minimum) on the total amount — item price plus any shipping you charge the buyer — when shipping via Marketplace.
Net to you after platform fees and payment processing (excludes your cost basis for clean comparison).
| Platform | Fee structure | Fees on this sale | Net to you |
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Fee structures last verified May 2026. eBay rates vary by category — uses common 13.25% final value fee. Mercari/Whatnot/Poshmark include payment processing.
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Start 14-Day Pro TrialFacebook Marketplace has the simplest fee structure of any major reseller platform — but only if you stay local.
When the buyer comes to meet you, Meta charges nothing. You list, agree on a price in Messenger, hand it over, and keep the entire sale amount. This is why FB Marketplace is the highest-margin platform for big, local items: furniture, appliances, exercise equipment.
When you use Facebook's checkout for shipped orders, Meta charges 10% of the total sale (item price + any shipping you charge the buyer), with a $0.80 minimum. The fee applies to everything the buyer pays, not just the item price.
Zero platform fees doesn't mean zero cost. Local pickup costs you time — answering "is this still available" messages, scheduling meetups, no-shows. For small items (under $20), shipping via Mercari at ~13% all-in can be the better economic choice when you factor in your time per dollar earned.
For shipped items, all major platforms cluster around 13% all-in once you include payment processing. Pick the platform where buyers for your specific item actually live. Facebook Marketplace wins on big-and-local. eBay wins on collectibles and electronics. Poshmark and Mercari win on clothing.
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