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Our eBay fees calculator for Canada helps you determine the various costs associated with selling on eBay, including the final value fee, PayPal fees, shipping cost, and overall eBay seller fees. Whether you’re a seasoned seller or just starting, our tool provides a clear breakdown to ensure you understand the costs and maximize your profits.
Features of Our eBay Fees Calculator – Update of May 2025
- eBay CA Selling Fees Calculator:
- Calculate the eBay fee for listing and selling items on eBay.
- Includes fees for different eBay store subscription levels (Basic, Premium, Anchor, and Enterprise).
- Accounts for variations in fees based on the category of the item, ensuring accurate results for every sale.
- eBay and PayPal Fees Calculator:
- Integrates PayPal fees, offering a comprehensive view of total transaction costs.
- Useful for sellers using both eBay’s Managed Payments system and PayPal for payments.
- eBay Final Value Fees Calculator:
- Calculates the final value fee, which is a percentage of the total selling price (item price plus shipping and handling, excluding sales tax).
- Different rates apply depending on the category of the item and whether the seller has a store subscription.
- eBay Profit Calculator:
- Provides an estimate of your net profit after deducting all eBay and PayPal fees.
- Helps you price your items more competitively while ensuring profitability.
Why Use Our eBay Fees Calculator?
- Accurate and Up-to-Date: Regularly updated to reflect the latest eBay fee structures and PayPal rates.
- Easy to Use: Intuitive interface that simplifies the fee calculation process.
- Detailed Breakdown: Offers a detailed fee breakdown, including insertion fees, final value fees, and any additional costs.
- International Sales: Includes considerations for international fees, helping global sellers understand their total costs.
How Fees are Calculated
- Input Sale Details:
- Enter the sale price, shipping cost, and listed item category.
- Specify if you have an eBay store subscription and select the type (if applicable).
- Calculate Fees:
- The calculator processes the input data to provide a detailed breakdown of eBay and PayPal fees. The fees are calculated based on the total selling price, including handling charges and selected shipping service.
- Review and Optimize:
- Use the breakdown to understand your costs.
- Adjust your pricing strategy to ensure maximum profitability. The final value fee includes various factors and is calculated based on the category of the item and whether you are a top rated seller.
eBay Canada Final Value Fees (Effective March 3, 2025)
| Category | Final Value Fee % + Per Order Fee |
|---|---|
| Most Categories | 13.6% on the first $7,500 per item, plus 2.35% on the portion over $7,500; $0.30 per order if total ≤ $10, $0.40 if total > $10 |
| Books, Movies, Music (excluding Vinyl & NFTs) | 15.3% on the first $7,500 per item, plus 2.35% on the portion over $7,500; per order fee as above |
| Coins & Paper Money (excluding Bullion) | 13.25% on the first $7,500 per item, plus 2.35% on the portion over $7,500; per order fee as above |
| Bullion (Coins & Paper Money > Bullion) | 13.6% if total sale ≤ $7,500; 7% if total sale > $7,500; per order fee as above |
| Select Collectibles (Comics, Non-Sport Trading Cards) | 13.25% on the first $7,500 per item, plus 2.35% on the portion over $7,500; per order fee as above |
| Sports Trading Cards & Collectible Card Games | 13.25% on the first $7,500 per item, plus 2.35% on the portion over $7,500; per order fee as above |
| Musical Instruments & Gear > Guitars & Basses | 6.7% on the first $7,500 per item, plus 2.35% on the portion over $7,500; per order fee as above |
| Athletic Shoes (Men’s & Women’s) | 13.6% if sale price < $150; 8% if sale price ≥ $150; per order fee waived if sale price ≥ $150 |
| NFT Categories (Art, Music, Movies, Trading Cards, etc.) | 5% flat rate; per order fee as above |
| Business & Industrial (Heavy Equipment, etc.) | 3% on the first $15,000 per item, plus 0.5% on the portion over $15,000; per order fee as above |
- The final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, shipping, handling charges, and applicable taxes.
- Per order fees are $0.30 for total sales of $10.00 or less, and $0.40 for sales over $10.00.
- Sellers with a store subscription may have different fee structures.
- Top Rated Sellers receive a 10% discount on final value fees.
- Sellers with a Below Standard performance level are subject to an additional 5% fee on final value fees.
How much does eBay take from a $100 sale?
eBay will charge approximately 13.6\% of the total value (item price, shipping, and tax) for most goods sold in Canada.
In this instance, for a \$100 sale it incurs:
Final Value Fee \$13.60
Per Order Fee \$0.40 (orders above \$10 only)
**Calculating the *Total Fees:* the amount will add up to: \$14.00
If you are in category other than ‘Books, Movies & Music’, you shall incur even more fees, for instance, 15.3\% on sale. Lesser fees apply for NFTs, and guitars.
Does eBay take 10% of every sale?
Absolutely Not. eBay does not set a standard fee of 10\% on all sold amount.
Fees is defined by the category which you are accessing, it can vary from:
5\% for NFTs
6.7 \% for Guitars & Basses
Up to 15.3\% Books, Movies, Music
In most categories is set 13.6\% on the first \$7,500.—
What is the final value fee eBay charges?
eBay Canada charges a final value fee, which includes:
A total percentage of the sale, including shipping and tax.
Charge an Order Fee of 0.30or0.40.
For example:
- Most items are: 13.6%
- Additional 2.35% on amounts exceeding $7,500
- A total of $10 or less is a 30-cent fee, with 40 cents afterwards.
Something to remember is that fees can differ for each category and seller types (business, or private).
What happens when a listing is cancelled? Is there a fee?
For fixed price listings, – No fee for ending listing early.
And also if bids qualifying the reserve have been placed then auction styled listings may incur a final value fee.
If there is no sale, there isn’t a final fee. “No Final Value Fee” but insertion fees aren’t refunded.
How do I avoid inserting fees on eBay?
If aiming for insertion fees, do the following:
Set up and use eBay’s free monthly listing allowance. Like 50-250 listings a month, but depend on your account.
Join an eBay Store as a subscriber, giving access to lower fees and more free listings.
List in specific categories that are eligible for free listings.
Use the relisting feature and “Good ‘Til cancelled” strategically to lower relisting.
Once you surpass the complimentary limits, Insertion fees start at \$0.35 CAD per listing.
