eBay vs Vinted Profit Calculator
Compare your estimated profit from selling an item on eBay versus Vinted after fees, shipping and item costs.
Overview
Use this eBay vs Vinted Profit Calculator to compare how much money you may keep from a sale after marketplace fees, item cost, packaging and shipping. It is useful for resellers and casual sellers who want a quick estimate before choosing where to list an item.
How it works
The calculator starts with your sale price, then subtracts marketplace fees and your selling costs. For eBay, it applies the fee percentage you enter to the sale price. For Vinted, it assumes buyer-paid fees mean no seller marketplace fee unless you enter one for your market. It then subtracts item cost, packaging and shipping from each platform result to show estimated profit and the difference between them.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter the expected sale price for your item.
- 2Add your item cost or cost basis.
- 3Include packaging and seller-paid shipping costs.
- 4Enter the estimated eBay fee rate.
- 5Choose whether Vinted fees are paid by the buyer and add any seller fee if relevant.
- 6Review the estimated profit on each platform and the difference between them.
Example Calculation
Sale price
$40
Item cost
$10
Packaging cost
$2
Seller-paid shipping cost
$5
eBay fee rate
13%
Vinted fees paid by buyer
yes
Vinted seller fee rate
0%
eBay profit
$18.70
For a sale price of .40 with .16 total seller costs, estimated profit is about .18.70 on eBay and .24.00 on Vinted, so Vinted comes out ahead by about .5.30.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates how much profit you may keep from selling an item on eBay versus Vinted after fees and seller costs.
Does Vinted always have zero seller fees?
Not always. In many cases the buyer covers platform fees, but rules can vary by country, service and listing type, so enter any seller fee that applies to you.
Should I include postage in the sale price?
If you pay shipping yourself, enter that amount as seller-paid shipping cost. If the buyer pays shipping separately and you do not cover it, you can leave shipping cost at zero.
Does this include taxes?
No. The calculator focuses on marketplace fees and direct selling costs, not income tax, VAT, sales tax or customs charges.
Why might eBay profit be lower?
eBay often charges seller fees as a percentage of the transaction, which can reduce net profit compared with platforms where the buyer pays more of the fees.
Can I use this for reselling and thrift flips?
Yes. It works for both casual selling and resale scenarios as long as you enter realistic costs and fee rates.
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Assumptions and warnings
Assumptions
- Results are estimates based on the fee rates and costs you enter.
- Shipping cost is treated as a seller-paid expense in both scenarios.
- The calculator compares profit on the item sale amount only and does not include taxes.
- Vinted seller fees vary by country and listing type, so you should enter the rate that applies to you.
Warnings
- This calculator provides an estimate only and is not financial or tax advice.
- Marketplace fees, payment charges and shipping rules can change, so check the latest platform terms before listing.