eBay Offer Acceptance Calculator
Estimate whether an eBay offer meets your target after fees, shipping and item cost.
Overview
The eBay Offer Acceptance Calculator helps you decide whether a buyer's offer is worth accepting by estimating your net proceeds and profit. Enter the offer price, your item cost, shipping cost, estimated eBay fee rate, fixed fee and target profit to compare the offer against your minimum acceptable amount.
How it works
This calculator estimates your selling fee as a percentage of the offer price plus any fixed fee. It then subtracts fees and shipping from the offer to find your net proceeds. After subtracting your item cost, it shows your estimated profit. It also works backwards to estimate the minimum offer needed to reach your target profit, based on the same cost and fee assumptions.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter the buyer's offer price.
- 2Add your item cost or cost of goods sold.
- 3Enter your expected shipping and packaging cost.
- 4Input your estimated eBay fee percentage and any fixed fee.
- 5Set your target profit and review the estimated profit and minimum acceptable offer.
Example Calculation
Offer price
$75
Item cost
$30
Shipping cost
$8
eBay fee rate
13%
Fixed fee
$0
Target profit
$20
Estimated profit
$26.76
With a $75 offer, $30 item cost, $8 shipping cost, a 13.25% fee rate and a $0.30 fixed fee, the estimated profit is about $26.76. The minimum acceptable offer to make $20 profit is about $67.20.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates your net proceeds, profit, profit margin and the minimum offer you may want to accept based on your costs and fees.
Does this calculator include eBay fees exactly?
No. It uses the fee rate and fixed fee you enter, so the result is only as accurate as those estimates.
What should I include in item cost?
Include what the item cost you to buy, make or source. Many sellers also treat direct prep costs as part of item cost if they apply to that item.
Should shipping cost include packaging?
Yes. It is usually best to include postage, packaging materials and any direct shipping-related cost you expect to pay.
Why is the minimum acceptable offer higher than my break-even price?
Because the minimum acceptable offer is based on your target profit, not just covering fees and costs.
Can I use this for promoted listings or extra charges?
Yes, but you should increase the fee rate or add those direct costs into your shipping or item cost estimate if you want a more complete estimate.
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Assumptions and warnings
Assumptions
- The fee rate is applied to the offer price only.
- Shipping cost includes postage, packaging and related handling costs.
- Item cost reflects your own cost of goods and excludes general business overheads.
- Results are estimates and do not include taxes, refunds, returns or promotional credits.
Warnings
- This calculator provides an estimate only and is not financial or business advice.
- Actual eBay fees and selling costs may vary by category, region, payment terms and listing type.