Grailed vs eBay Fees
Quick answer: On a $50 sale, Grailed fees are $5.24 and eBay fees are $7.20, so Grailed is cheaper on fees alone.
Grailed charges a tiered commission (6% under $120, 9% from $120) plus 3.49% + $0.49 processing, while eBay charges 13.6% plus a per-order fee in most categories.
Fees side by side
Fees on an item sold with no shipping charged. Platform fees only; shipping, ads, boosts and taxes are not included.
| Item price | Grailed fees | eBay fees |
|---|---|---|
| $20 | $3.18 | $3.12 |
| $50 | $5.24 | $7.20 |
| $100 | $9.98 | $14.00 |
The short answer
On a $50 sale, Grailed takes $5.24 and eBay takes $7.20, so Grailed is cheaper by $1.96 on fees alone. The cheaper fee is not always the better platform, because traffic, buyers and how fast items sell matter as much.
Check your exact numbers
Use the Grailed fee calculator and the eBay fee calculator to include shipping and your item cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grailed cheaper than eBay?
On a $50 sale with no shipping, yes: $5.24 versus $7.20 in platform fees.
Do these fees include shipping?
No. Use each platform's calculator to add shipping charged and your shipping cost.
How current are these rates?
Rates were checked in October 2026 and can change, so confirm them on each platform's official fee page.
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Estimates only, based on US seller rates. Fee rates change, so verify them on the official pricing page. Rates last verified October 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.