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Etsy Selling Fees
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Etsy is the go-to for handmade goods and vintage items (20+ years old). The buyer base has strong purchase intent for unique finds. Fees are layered — transaction, payment processing, and a per-listing fee — but the targeted audience often justifies it.

Seller fee

6.5% + 3% + $0.25 + $0.20/listing

Best for

Vintage items 20+ years…

How Etsy fees work

Fee typeAmount
Transaction fee (6.5%)
$6.50 on $100
Payment processing
3% + $0.25
3%
Listing fee
Per listing, renews every 4 months
$0.20 on $100

Fees shown for a $100 sale price. Use the calculator to see your exact amount.

Tips for selling on Etsy

1

Etsy requires vintage to be 20+ years old — it's perfect for anything from the early 2000s and before.

2

Use all 13 available tags per listing to maximize search visibility.

3

Build your shop cohesively — Etsy buyers browse shops and often buy multiple items.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • ✓Motivated buyer base seeking unique items
  • ✓Strong vintage demand (Y2K and earlier)
  • ✓International reach
  • ✓Good search intent

Cons

  • ✕Multiple fee types add up
  • ✕$0.20 listing fee per item
  • ✕High competition in popular categories
  • ✕Not designed for modern secondhand fashion

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