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Poshmark vs eBay

Two of the biggest places to sell online in the US work very differently. Poshmark takes a bigger cut but the buyer pays shipping. eBay takes less, charges its fee on shipping too, and reaches far more buyers.

Updated Oct 19, 2026

Quick answer: for clothes from $15, eBay usually leaves you a little more, and Poshmark is less work. For anything that isn’t fashion, or items over about $100, eBay leaves you more.

Poshmark and eBay side by side

PoshmarkeBay
Selling fee$2.95 under $15, 20% from $1513.6% of item plus shipping, plus $0.30 or $0.40 an order
Who pays shippingThe buyer: $6.49 up to 5 lbYou set it; the buyer usually pays what you charge
ListingFree250 free a month, then $0.35
AuthenticationFree for items of $500 or moreFree for eligible sneakers, bags, watches, jewelry and cards
BuyersFashion buyersEverything, across the US and abroad
Best forBranded clothes, shoes and bags from $15Branded items people search for, collectibles and electronics

On a $40 jacket

On Poshmark, the fee is $8.00, so you keep $32.00 and the buyer pays $6.49 for shipping. On eBay with $8 shipping, the total sale is $48, the fees come to $6.93, and you pay about $8 for the label, so you keep about $33.07 after shipping, before packaging. eBay leaves you a little more, but Poshmark is simpler. The calculator above does this for your own figures.

Which is less work?

Poshmark. You don’t have to work out shipping: the label arrives by email. On eBay you choose the service, weigh the parcel and set the price.

Which has more buyers?

eBay, by a long way. Poshmark’s buyers are fashion shoppers, which suits clothes well but not much else. For everyday non-fashion items, also compare Mercari.

Questions people ask

Is Poshmark or eBay better?

For branded clothes from $15, they’re often close and Poshmark is easier. For other items, and for higher prices, eBay usually leaves you more.

Why does Poshmark take 20%?

Poshmark’s fee covers payment processing and its buyer protection. The buyer pays shipping separately.

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