Understanding eBay's Fees

If you're going to be a successful seller, you'd better get used to paying eBay. That's because they get their cut every time you list or sell an item. Every time. It may be a few pennies here and a few pennies there, but eBay's fees add up quite rapidly—and become a significant expense if you're selling a lot of items each month.

For that reason, you need to understand the costs involved before you put any items up for auction. eBay charges two main types of fees to sellers: