StockX vs GOAT vs eBay: Seller Fees Compared

Selling the same pair on StockX, GOAT or eBay can leave you with noticeably different payouts, because each platform charges different fees in different ways. This guide sets out each platform's current US seller fees from its own fee pages, works through a $250 sale on all three, and covers the extra costs that change what you actually keep.

All figures are for US sellers, as listed on each platform's own pages on October 7, 2026. Fees change often, so check the linked pages before you list.

The short version#

StockX seller fees#

On StockX's Verified Marketplace, where items go through StockX's verification, US sellers pay two fees on the sale price:

• A transaction fee set by your seller level: 9% at Level 1, falling to 8.5%, 8%, 7.5% and 7% at Level 5. Levels are based on quarterly sales: Level 2 starts at 12 sales and $1,500, and Level 5 needs 800 sales and $100,000 a quarter.
• A 3% payment processing fee.

There's also a $5 minimum seller fee, which matters on cheaper items: on a $40 sale at Level 1, the 9% fee would be $3.60, so you pay the $5 minimum instead.

Shipping is deducted from your payout. StockX estimates a base rate of $5 for a single item, and says actual costs vary with the item, carrier rates and your location.

Getting paid: StockX pays once the item passes verification, in a daily payout cycle. Payout fees depend on the method: no fee is listed for PayPal or Venmo, a bank transfer may cost about $2, and a debit card costs 2% (minimum $1.95, maximum $9.95).

GOAT seller fees#

GOAT's fee page, updated August 1, 2026, charges US sellers three things:

• A commission based on your seller rating: 9.5% at a rating of 90 or above, 15% at 70–89, 20% at 50–69 and 25% below 50. Canadian sellers pay more (12.4% at 90 or above).
• A seller fee per order: $0 if you drop the item off, or $5 with prepaid shipping.
• A 2.9% cash-out fee when you withdraw by ACH direct deposit or PayPal.

Your rating is the big lever. Sellers start at 90. Each cancellation removes 10 points and each successful sale adds 2, so a single cancellation drops a new seller to 80, out of the 9.5% bracket and into 15%, until five more sales bring the rating back to 90. GOAT's selling policy also charges a $10 fee for cancelling a confirmed order or not shipping on time.

GOAT Clean is a separate option in the same policy, with a flat commission of 30% on items at $350 and below, or 25% above $350. That commission covers the seller fee, cash-out fee and shipping, but it's much higher than the standard rate, so compare carefully.

One inconsistency to know about: GOAT's selling policy gives a $10 cash-out minimum, while its fee page says $25.

eBay sneaker fees#

eBay charges a final value fee on the total amount of the sale, which includes the buyer's sales tax. Its US fee table has a separate rate for sneakers:

• Sneakers over $150: 8% of the total sale amount, with no per-order fee.
• Sneakers under $150 fall under eBay's general rate: 13.6% of the total, plus $0.30 on orders of $10 or less or $0.40 on larger orders.

eBay's own example: 8% of a $270 order, including tax, is $21.60.

Shipping isn't part of this fee, but for shoes that go through eBay's Authenticity Guarantee, eBay's sneaker page says it provides a free FedEx label to send them to the authenticator, and that authentication is free "for a limited time." eBay's Authenticity Guarantee help page says sneakers qualify from $100, and the program covers select brands and models, so check that your listing shows eBay's blue authentication check mark.

A worked example: one $250 sale#

Here's what a $250 pair pays out on each platform, using the fees above. These are our own calculations, rounded to the cent, before income tax.

A few things stand out:

• StockX and GOAT land close together for most sellers, around $215 to $220. Which comes out ahead depends on your StockX level and whether you can drop off at GOAT.
• eBay's headline number is higher, but it isn't like-for-like. It doesn't include shipping for shoes outside the Authenticity Guarantee, and the fee is charged on the tax as well as the price.
• Cancellations cost the most. At a GOAT rating of 70–89, the commission on this sale would be $37.50 instead of $23.75.

To run your own numbers, including what you paid for the pair, use the resale profit calculator.

Costs the fee tables don't show#

• Payout and cash-out fees. On StockX they depend on the method you choose. On GOAT the 2.9% applies to every ACH or PayPal withdrawal.
• Penalties. GOAT's $10 cancellation fee, and the rating drop that raises your commission.
• Fees on cheap items. StockX's $5 minimum and eBay's per-order fee take a bigger share of low-priced sales.
• Taxes. Platform fees aren't the only deduction from a profit. Marketplaces report seller income, and our guide to reseller taxes and 1099-K forms explains what US resellers should know.
• Your buying costs. If you buy with a bot, the license, proxies and cook group come out of the same profit. Our guide to what a bot setup costs adds those up.

Selling streetwear rather than sneakers? Our guide to where to sell streetwear compares Grailed, Depop and the rest, and our guides to pricing eBay listings and eBay returns and feedback cover the rest of selling on eBay.

How to choose where to sell#

There's no single cheapest platform; it depends on how you sell. A few questions help:

• How much do you sell? StockX's fee falls as your quarterly sales grow, so high-volume sellers benefit more there.
• Can you avoid cancellations? GOAT's lowest rate depends on keeping your rating at 90 or above.
• Can you drop off? GOAT's $0 drop-off fee beats its $5 prepaid option.
• Is the pair over $150? eBay's 8% sneaker rate only applies above $150. Below that, it's 13.6% plus a per-order fee.

Fees change, so check each platform's current fee page before a big sale. For a wider look at whether reselling covers your costs, see our guide to whether a sneaker bot is worth it, and browse other selling platforms on the marketplaces hub.