Reverb
Reverb fee calculator
Marketplace for musical instruments and music gear. Every fee that hits the sale — calculated live as you type.
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How Reverb fees work
- Selling fee (5%) applies to the item price plus shipping the buyer pays.
- Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) is applied to the buyer's total payment.
- Bump (Reverb's promoted listings) is optional — sellers set their own ad rate. Not modeled in base calculations.
- Direct Checkout is Reverb's standard payment method; alternative methods (PayPal, etc.) may have different processing.
- Reverb is owned by Etsy but operates as an independent marketplace specialized for music gear, instruments, and audio equipment.
- International buyers may incur currency conversion charges depending on the seller's payout currency.
Frequently asked about Reverb fees
What are Reverb's seller fees?
Reverb charges a 5% selling fee on the item price plus shipping the buyer pays, plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing on the full payment. For a $300 item with $25 shipping, total fees come to about $25 — roughly 8% effective. Reverb is one of the cheaper specialty platforms compared to eBay's 13.25% on music gear.
Is Reverb owned by Etsy?
Yes. Etsy acquired Reverb in 2019, but Reverb operates as an independent marketplace specialized for musical instruments and music gear. Fee structures, policies, and buyer base remain distinct from Etsy.
What does Reverb Bump cost?
Bump is Reverb's optional promoted listings feature. You set your own ad rate (typically 1-10%) and are only charged when a Bump-attributed sale completes. Bump fees stack on top of the standard 5% selling fee and 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. The calculator does not include Bump fees in the base calculation.
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