Online Selling Commission Calculator
Calculate consignment fee splits, platform commission cuts, and seller net earnings for art, luxury resale, fashion consignment, and peer-to-peer marketplaces.
Commission Split Formula
Total Commission = (Sale Price × Commission %) + Flat Fee + Consignment Deductions; Seller Net = Sale Price - Total Commission- Commission Percentage: Platform percentage split (e.g. 20% on Poshmark, 15% to 50% on luxury consignment).
- Flat Commission Surcharge: Fixed handling fees on lower-priced items.
- Consignment Deductions: Authentication, dry cleaning, photography, or storage charges.
- Seller Split Percentage: Percentage of the final buyer price retained by the consignor.
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Assumptions & Limitations
- Commission rates apply to the final hammer or checkout price before sales tax.
- Return shipping deductions not applied unless an item fails authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poshmark commission rate?
Poshmark charges a flat $2.95 commission on sales under $15.00, and a 20% commission on sales of $15.00 and above. Shipping is paid by the buyer via a prepaid USPS label.
How do tiered consignment splits work?
Platforms like The RealReal offer higher seller splits as sales volume increases (e.g. 40% to 85% for high-value watches and fine jewelry).
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