eBay fees for guitars and basses
The final value fee for this category, with and without a Store, and what you keep on common prices.
Rates checked against the platform's fee page on November 4, 2026 (eBay selling fees and Store fees).
The rates
On top of the final value fee, eBay adds $0.40 per order ($0.30 when the sale total is $10.00 or less). The fee is worked out on the whole sale total: item, shipping and sales tax.
| Seller | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| No Store, or Starter Store | 6.7% up to $7,500.00, 2.35% above $7,500.00 |
| Basic Store or higher | 6.7% up to $2,500.00, 2.35% above $2,500.00 |
What you keep
Sale totals with free shipping and no sales tax, no ads and a seller in good standing. Your item cost and shipping label come off after this.
| Sale | Fees, no Store | You keep | Fees, Basic Store | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.08 | $22.92 | $2.08 | $22.92 |
| $100.00 | $7.10 | $92.90 | $7.10 | $92.90 |
| $500.00 | $33.90 | $466.10 | $33.90 | $466.10 |
| $2,000.00 | $134.40 | $1,865.60 | $134.40 | $1,865.60 |
Good to know
- Guitars and basses pay 6.7%, about half the standard rate, and the 2.35% rate starts at $7,500 ($2,500 with a Store).
- Listings in this category have no insertion fee.
Not sure whether a Store pays off? See how much you need to sell a month to cover a Basic Store, or work out your own sale in the calculator above.