Switching platforms · fashion
Moving from Mercari to Depop
What changes for your fees, your listings, and your buyers — and how to actually make the move.
Move from Mercari to Depop for Y2K, streetwear, and vintage fashion — near-zero fees and a buyer pool that wants exactly that.
What the switch does to your payout
Across common sale prices, moving to Depop keeps more in your pocket on every sale — you stop paying Mercari's fees.
Net payout before and after the switch
| Sale price | Mercari net | Depop net | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $12.56 · −16.3% | $14.05 · −6.3% | + $1.49 |
| $25.00 | $21.27 · −14.9% | $23.72 · −5.1% | + $2.45 |
| $50.00 | $43.05 · −13.9% | $47.90 · −4.2% | + $4.85 |
| $100.00 | $86.60 · −13.4% | $96.25 · −3.8% | + $9.65 |
| $250.00 | $217.25 · −13.1% | $241.30 · −3.5% | + $24.05 |
| $500.00 | $435.00 · −13.0% | $483.05 · −3.4% | + $48.05 |
Net payout = sale price + shipping charged − platform fees, calculated with default options and no shipping charged to the buyer. Difference is what Depop nets you versus Mercari on the same sale.
Why sellers make this move
Sellers move from Mercari to Depop to stop paying ~13% on fashion and to reach Depop's style-driven 18-25 audience. Since Depop dropped its 10% seller fee in 2024, sellers pay only 3.3% + $0.45 processing — far below Mercari — and trend-right pieces convert better with Depop's buyers.
What changes when you switch
- Fees drop sharply — from Mercari's ~13% all-in to Depop's ~4% (3.3% + $0.45 processing, no commission).
- Audience shifts to Gen Z fashion — Y2K, streetwear, vintage, and trend-driven pieces convert best.
- General goods and non-fashion items lose their audience — those belong on Mercari.
- Depop discovery is style-, hashtag-, and social-driven; strong photos and tags carry more weight.
How to move your listings
No import exists. Recreate fashion listings on Depop with style-appropriate tags and photos; leave general goods on Mercari. Cross-listing tools can manage both if you run them in parallel.
Before you switch everything
Depop only wins for fashion in its lane. General secondhand goods, electronics, and collectibles have little audience there — keep those on Mercari. Many sellers split: Depop for style pieces, Mercari for everything else.
Frequently asked
How much cheaper is Depop than Mercari?
Substantially. Depop charges ~4% (3.3% + $0.45 processing, no seller commission since 2024) versus Mercari's ~13% all-in. On a $40 fashion item that's roughly a $3-4 difference per sale.
What sells best on Depop?
Y2K, streetwear, vintage, and trend-driven fashion aimed at an 18-25 audience. General goods, electronics, and collectibles have little traction — keep those on Mercari.
Did Depop really remove its 10% seller fee?
Yes, in 2024 Depop removed its 10% selling fee for US sellers and shifted the marketplace fee to buyers. Sellers now pay only the payment processing fee (3.3% + $0.45). This makes Depop one of the cheapest platforms for sellers — though buyers see a higher checkout total, which can affect conversion.
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