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GOAT fee calculator
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GOAT fees at common sale prices
On a $50.00 sale, GOAT takes about $9.75 in fees (19.5% effective), leaving you $40.25. Here's how that scales across typical resale prices — no shipping charged to the buyer:
| Sale price | GOAT fees | Effective rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | −$5.95 | 59.5% | $4.05 |
| $25.00 | −$7.38 | 29.5% | $17.62 |
| $50.00 | −$9.75 | 19.5% | $40.25 |
| $100.00 | −$14.50 | 14.5% | $85.50 |
| $250.00 | −$28.75 | 11.5% | $221.25 |
| $500.00 | −$52.50 | 10.5% | $447.50 |
Estimates use GOAT's standard fee structure with default options. Use the calculator above for your exact numbers, including item cost and shipping.
How GOAT fees work
- Commission is 9.5% on the item price for Verified sellers (the default tier after a few successful sales).
- New sellers may see a higher commission rate (up to 15%) during their first 5 sales — this calculator uses the standard 9.5% rate.
- Cashing out to a bank account incurs a flat $5 fee per cashout, not per sale. This calculator applies it per-sale as a conservative estimate; if you batch payouts, your effective fee is lower.
- GOAT provides a pre-paid shipping label to the seller after each sale. The cost varies by region and weight; enter your actual cost under 'Your shipping cost' for accurate profit.
- Authentication is included — no separate fee. Failed authentications return the item to the seller without payout.
- Apparel and luxury categories may have different commission rates than sneakers. Verify in your account dashboard before relying for high-value sales.
Frequently asked about GOAT fees
What is GOAT's commission rate?
GOAT charges 9.5% commission on the item price for Verified sellers, the standard tier most sellers reach after their first few successful sales. There's no separate payment processing charge — the 9.5% is the platform's all-in commission. A $5 cashout fee applies when you transfer funds to a bank account.
Do new GOAT sellers pay higher fees?
Yes. New sellers (typically during their first 5 sales or until verified) may see a commission rate up to 15% instead of the standard 9.5%. Once you've completed successful sales without issues, you're moved to the Verified tier with the standard 9.5% rate.
What does it cost to cash out from GOAT?
GOAT charges a $5 flat fee per cashout to a bank account. This is per cashout, not per sale — if you batch multiple sales into a single payout, you only pay $5 total. The calculator estimates per-sale conservatively; your actual effective cost depends on cashout frequency.
Is GOAT cheaper than StockX?
For most sellers, no. StockX Level 1 sellers pay 12% combined (9% commission + 3% processing), while GOAT Verified sellers pay 9.5% commission with no separate processing — making GOAT cheaper by ~2.5%. However, StockX has a much larger buyer pool, especially for in-demand sneakers, which often matters more than the fee difference for velocity.
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