You list it yourself
Mercari
You photograph, price, and ship it; the platform takes a cut when it sells.
Our take · Keep more, do more
The simplest DIY option and the lowest fee here at a flat 10%, so you keep 90%. No physical authentication at any price, so your photos and description carry the sale.
An informed opinion from the policies below, not a verdict.
What you keep
A flat rate: you keep 90% of the sale.Flat 10% selling fee on the item price and buyer-paid shipping, since January 2025.
| If it sells for | You'd keep about |
|---|---|
| $500 | $450 (90%) |
| $1,500 | $1,350 (90%) |
| $5,000 | $4,500 (90%) |
Our estimate off Mercari's published rates, before shipping and any state tax. Paid after the sale completes.
The receipts
Paid after the buyer confirms delivery. Direct deposit lands in about 5 business days, or Instant Pay in minutes for a $3 fee.
$0 fee for each completed Direct Deposit to your bank account. $3 fee for each completed Instant Pay transfer.
Direct deposit, Instant Pay.
$0 fee for each completed Direct Deposit to your bank account. $3 fee for each completed Instant Pay transfer.
Anyone can list, and listing is free.
Listing an item is always free on Mercari.
You photograph, list from your phone, and ship with a printable label.
With Mercari, listing items is a breeze right from your smartphone. We simplify the process with convenient shipping options like printable labels.
You set the price when you list.
Authentication is an optional photo review by a third party. No physical inspection at any price.
Authentication is completely optional unless you list over the required Authentication dollar amount for that category and brand of item.
Selling here anyway?
Fair. Here's how to keep more of it.
You're the photographer and the closer
- Shoot in daylight against a plain background: every angle, the hardware, the interior, the date code.
- Write the flaws in, not out. An accurate listing is the one that doesn't come back as a dispute.
- Ship insured and signature-required, and film the packing. It's your proof if a claim comes.
Know the number before you send the bag
- Look up your bag's current resale median for its size and material. Our estimate, from recorded market prices.
- That number is your floor for judging any offer, quote, or list price. Everything else is negotiation.
Terms above come from Mercari's own published policies on the dates shown, and we re-verify monthly. Rates change; the linked source is always the current word.