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TCGplayer Fee Calculator

Card seller payout after commission and payment fees.

Reviewed by James Whitfield · How we check our maths

Your values

ⓘ Live results

Results
Net payout
$18.28
Your profit
$9.18
Total fees
$3.01
Effective fee rate
14.16%
ROI on cost
114.7%

Quick answer

TCGplayer charges roughly 10.25% commission plus 2.5% + $0.30 payment processing, so a $20 card nets about $17.20 before shipping.

The formula

payout = price − commission − processing

Worked example

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with.

Inputs

  • Card price20 $
  • Shipping charged1.29 $
  • Commission10.25 %
  • Processing2.5 %
  • Fixed fee0.30 $
  • Your cost basis8 $
  • Your postage cost1.1 $

Result

  • Net payout$18.28
  • Your profit$9.18
  • Total fees$3.01
  • Effective fee rate14.16%
  • ROI on cost114.7%

How to use the TCGplayer Fee Calculator

  1. 1Enter the card's list price and shipping charged.
  2. 2Keep the default fee rates or match your seller level.
  3. 3Add your cost basis and postage to see true profit.

Frequently asked questions

What percentage does TCGplayer take?

About 10.25% commission for standard sellers, plus 2.5% + $0.30 payment processing on the total including shipping.

Is Direct by TCGplayer more expensive?

Yes — Direct adds a fulfilment fee per order but usually increases sales volume and cart eligibility.

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