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Decide faster
Check whether the lot clears your minimum margin before you negotiate or buy.
What to subtract, line by line (France, ebay.fr)
Rates below are the published French eBay rates. For another eBay site, enter your own percentage in the fee/tax buffer: those rates are not measured on this page.
| Line | 2026 value | Charged on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final value fee, private seller with an EEA address | 0 % | total sale amount (item + shipping) | ebay.fr, updated 1 September 2026 |
| Regulatory operating fee, private seller outside the EEA | 0,42 % | total sale amount | ebay.fr, updated 1 September 2026 |
| Per-order fee, private seller outside the EEA | 0,35 € | per order | ebay.fr, updated 1 September 2026 |
| Free listings | 150 per month, then 0,35 € each | per listing created | ebay.fr, updated 1 September 2026 |
| International sale fee (delivery outside the euro zone or Sweden) | 1,92 % (rest of Europe, US, Canada), 1,44 % (UK), 3,96 % (elsewhere) | total sale amount | ebay.fr, updated 1 September 2026 |
| Currency conversion | 3 % (3,25 % from 2 December 2026) | converted funds | ebay.fr, updated 1 September 2026 |
| Professional seller final value fee | Not measured on this page: it varies by category | total sale amount | ebay.fr professional fee page |
| Purchase cost, shipping and packaging | Your own figures | per item | This page |
| Fee and tax buffer | 13 % default, editable | estimated resale price | This page |
Break-even before buying = (purchase cost + shipping/packaging) ÷ (1 − fee/tax buffer). With the example used in the FAQ — $50 purchase, $5 shipping, 13 % buffer — break-even is $63.22.
« Les vendeurs particuliers ayant une adresse enregistrée dans l'Espace économique européen (EEE) peuvent désormais vendre gratuitement sur ebay.fr. Vous ne paierez pas de frais de transaction (commission sur le prix final et frais d'exploitation réglementaires) lorsque vous vendez des objets, quelle que soit la catégorie. »
Translation: private sellers with a registered address in the European Economic Area can now sell free of charge on ebay.fr and pay no transaction fee (final value fee and regulatory operating fee), whatever the category.
Flipping profit calculator
Replace the default numbers with your deal. Use the tax buffer field for local taxes, VAT, income tax, payment fees or any conservative safety margin.
Net profit$0
ROI0%
Fee / tax buffer$0
How the fee and tax buffer works
The calculator applies your percentage to the estimated resale price. Enter shipping and packaging separately, then use the buffer for marketplace fees and the tax reserve you want to model. It does not fetch live platform rates or calculate your filing obligations.
The default 13% is editable and only a starting assumption, not a universal fee or tax rate — it is an assumption we set, not a market rate. The color cue flags net profit below 25% of purchase cost for review; that threshold is a heuristic, not a universal buy/no-buy rule.
Why resellers use a dedicated calculator
Spreadsheets are fine once a month. Sourcing decisions happen in seconds, often on a phone, while the lot is still available.
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Include hidden costs
Shipping supplies, marketplace fees and tax buffers are visible before optimism takes over.
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Track the result
Margeo turns the estimate into inventory, sale records and profit reports.
FAQ
How to calculate net profit when reselling on eBay?
Net profit = resale price − purchase cost − shipping and packaging − the fee and tax buffer you set. On ebay.fr, a private seller with an EEA address pays no final value fee since 1 September 2026; the buffer then covers shipping supplies and the tax reserve you choose.
How do I know if a resale lot is profitable before buying?
Estimate total resale value, subtract purchase cost and shipping/packaging, then account for your user-set fee/tax buffer. This calculator gives you a scenario, not a universal buy/no-buy rule: decide whether the margin is worth it based on selling time, storage and risk.
Does the calculator include income tax or VAT?
The fee/tax buffer is a percentage you set yourself. The default 13% is an editable starting assumption, not a tax rule. The calculator does not apply fixed national tax rates or determine your filing obligations.
Can I use this for flea market and thrift store sourcing?
Yes. Enter the negotiated purchase cost and expected resale price to model the lot before buying. Margeo supports offline purchase entry, stock lookup and on-site margin scenarios. Its inventory dashboard shows overall net profit rather than after-tax profit per item or lot. See the reseller inventory tracker and the offline mode guide (French).
Is this calculator useful for Vinted and eBay sellers?
Yes. Enter the expected platform costs for your country and category in the fee/tax buffer. The calculator does not retrieve live rates; marketplace fees can vary with location, category and optional promotion.
What is the break-even point for a resale lot?
Break-even = (purchase cost + shipping/packaging) ÷ (1 − fee/tax buffer %). With a $50 purchase, $5 shipping and a 13% buffer on the estimated sale price, break-even is $63.22. This assumes other variable costs are included in the buffer.
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