Flip Calculator: The Most You Can Pay for an Item
Short answer: most you can pay = what it sells for − the platform's fees − your shipping label − the profit you want. Example: an item that sells for $40 + $8 shipping on eBay costs $6.93 in fees; with an $8 label and $10 profit you can pay up to $23.07.
Example: $40 item, $8 shipping, $8 label, $10 profit
| Sell on | Fees | Label | Most you can pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depop | $2.03 | $8.00 | $27.97 |
| Mercari | $4.80 | $8.00 | $25.20 |
| Whatnot | $4.89 | $8.00 | $25.11 |
| Etsy | $5.01 | $8.00 | $24.99 |
| eBay | $6.93 | $8.00 | $23.07 |
| Poshmark | $8.00 | $0.00 | $22.00 |
FAQ
How do I work out the most I can pay for an item to resell?
Take what it should sell for (plus the shipping the buyer pays), subtract the platform's fees, the shipping label you pay and the profit you want. On eBay, a $40 item with $8 shipping costs $6.93 in fees, so with an $8 label and $10 profit the most you can pay is $23.07.
Which app lets me pay the most for a flip?
For a $40 item with $8 shipping, $8 label and $10 profit, Depop leaves the most room ($27.97) at standard US rates. It changes with price, category and shipping, so check your own numbers above.
Does this include sales tax and income tax?
No. Sales tax is passed on to the state and income tax depends on your situation. The figure covers standard platform fees, your label and the profit you set.