Poshmark vs Mercari fees
On a $50.00 sale you keep $40.00 on Poshmark and $45.00 on Mercari, so you keep $5.00 more on Mercari.
What you keep on Poshmark and Mercari
| Sale | Poshmark takes | You keep on Poshmark | Mercari takes | You keep on Mercari | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.00 | −$4.00 | $16.00 | −$2.00 | $18.00 | $2.00 more on Mercari |
| $50.00 | −$10.00 | $40.00 | −$5.00 | $45.00 | $5.00 more on Mercari |
| $100.00 | −$20.00 | $80.00 | −$10.00 | $90.00 | $10.00 more on Mercari |
| $200.00 | −$40.00 | $160.00 | −$20.00 | $180.00 | $20.00 more on Mercari |
Which one leaves you more
Mercari leaves you more at every sale price. Under $15, Poshmark's flat $2.95 is more than Mercari's 10%, which is at most $1.50 there. From $15, Poshmark takes 20% and Mercari takes 10%, so you keep an extra 10% of the price on Mercari: $5.00 on a $50 sale, $20.00 on a $200 sale.
Why the numbers differ
- Poshmark takes a flat $2.95 on sales under $15 and 20% on sales of $15 or more, on the item price. The shipping the buyer pays goes to Poshmark for its prepaid label.
- Mercari takes 10% of the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays.
Questions sellers ask
Is Poshmark or Mercari cheaper to sell on?
Mercari, at every sale price on standard rates. Poshmark's fee is a flat $2.95 under $15 and 20% from $15; Mercari's is 10%.
What do Poshmark and Mercari take on a $10 sale?
Poshmark takes $2.95 and you keep $7.05. Mercari takes $1.00 and you keep $9.00.
How much more do you keep on Mercari on a $100 sale?
$10.00. You keep $80.00 on Poshmark and $90.00 on Mercari.
What happens to shipping on each?
On Poshmark, the shipping the buyer pays goes to Poshmark for its prepaid label, and no fee is charged on it. On Mercari, the 10% selling fee applies to the item price plus the shipping the buyer pays.