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Whatnot fee calculator
Live commerce marketplace for collectibles, sneakers, and streetwear. Every fee that hits the sale — calculated live as you type.
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Whatnot fees at common sale prices
On a $50.00 sale, Whatnot takes about $5.75 in fees (11.5% effective), leaving you $44.25. Here's how that scales across typical resale prices — no shipping charged to the buyer:
| Sale price | Whatnot fees | Effective rate | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | −$1.39 | 13.9% | $8.61 |
| $25.00 | −$3.03 | 12.1% | $21.97 |
| $50.00 | −$5.75 | 11.5% | $44.25 |
| $100.00 | −$11.20 | 11.2% | $88.80 |
| $250.00 | −$27.55 | 11.0% | $222.45 |
| $500.00 | −$54.80 | 11.0% | $445.20 |
Estimates use Whatnot's standard fee structure with default options. Use the calculator above for your exact numbers, including item cost and shipping.
How Whatnot fees work
- Whatnot charges 8% on the item price across live shows, fixed-price listings, and buy-now offers.
- Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) applies to the item price plus shipping the buyer pays.
- New sellers and select categories may see promotional 0% commission periods — confirm with your account dashboard.
- Whatnot provides discounted USPS labels for trading cards and sneakers; for other categories sellers ship with their own carrier.
- Pro Seller tier (high-volume) sees reduced rates negotiated directly. Not modeled in this calculator.
Frequently asked about Whatnot fees
What is Whatnot's commission rate?
Whatnot charges 8% commission on the item price across live auctions, fixed-price listings, and buy-now offers. Plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing on the buyer's full payment (item + shipping). Total effective fees usually land around 11-12% of the gross sale.
Do new Whatnot sellers get reduced fees?
Whatnot periodically runs promotional 0% commission periods for new sellers, specific categories, or during certain promotional events. These are visible in your seller dashboard. The standard 8% rate is the default — confirm in your account before relying on any reduced rate.
How are Whatnot live show sales charged?
Live show sales are charged the same way as fixed-price listings: 8% commission plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. The bidding-based pricing doesn't change the fee structure — auctions, buy-now, and offers all pay the same rates.
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