Etsy Fees on a $500 Sale
If you sell an item for $500 on Etsy, total fees usually include listing, transaction, and payment processing fees. This page gives a practical estimate so you can price with better margin clarity.
On a $500 sale, estimated fees approach $47.95. This is a significant dollar outlay before costs, and Offsite Ads at 12% would add $60 more, meaning attributed sales could carry $107.95 in fees.
Example: Etsy Fees on a $500 Order
Listing fee: $0.20
Transaction fee (6.5%): $32.50
Payment processing: $15.25
Estimated total fees before Offsite Ads: $47.95
If Offsite Ads applies, fees could be closer to $107.95 depending on your exact order details and region.
What You Might Keep from a $500 Sale
Before product costs and shipping cost, you might keep around $452.05 after baseline Etsy fees.
If Offsite Ads applies, take-home before your own costs may be closer to $392.05.
After roughly $47.95 in fees, you keep about $452.05 before costs. The effective fee rate at $500 sits near 9.6%. Offsite Ads at 12% can add $60 more, making attributed sales worth scrutinising carefully.
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How much does Etsy take on a $500 sale?
A common baseline estimate is around $47.95 before Offsite Ads and region-specific adjustments.
Does shipping change Etsy fee totals?
Yes. Some Etsy fee components may apply to the total paid by the buyer, which can include shipping charged.
Why use a calculator instead of rough percentages?
Fee percentages are useful for quick checks, but real take-home depends on fixed fees, optional ad fees, and your own costs.