Fee Calculation Examples
Here you will find examples of each type of TCGplayer fee calculation. For a concise breakdown of these fee types, please visit our TCGplayer Fees help file.
In the calculation examples, we will be determining fees for the following sample orders:
| Example 1: A single item order at a mid-range price | Example 2: A multiple item order at a low price | Example 3: A single item order at a high price |
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Item: $65.31 Shipping: $0.99 Subtotal: $66.30 *Sales Tax: $4.64
Order Total: $70.94 |
Items: $4.50 Shipping: $1.31 Subtotal: $5.81 *Sales Tax: $0.41
Order Total: $6.22 |
Item: $260 Shipping: $8.82 Subtotal: $268.82 *Sales Tax: $18.82
Order Total: $287.64 |
Note: Subtotal = Items + Shipping cost , Order Total = Subtotal + Sales Tax
* We are using a 7% sales tax in the calculation examples in this help file. Sales tax is charged on orders based on the buyer’s location. Each state has unique sales tax rules and regulations. For more information check out How Sales Tax Works on TCGplayer.
Marketplace Seller (Level 1-4)
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace seller on an order with a single item valued at $65.31 with a shipping cost of 99¢. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $66.30 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $70.94.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 10.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (10.25%) x $66.30 | $6.80 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $70.94) + $0.30 |
$2.07 |
| Total = $8.87 |
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace seller on an order with multiple items with a combined value of $4.50 with the minimum shipping cost for orders under $5 of $1.31. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $5.81 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $6.22.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 10.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (10.25%) x $5.81 | $0.60 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $6.22) + $0.30 | $0.46 |
|
Total = $1.06 |
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace seller on an order with a single item priced at $260 with an estimated shipping cost of $8.82. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $268.82 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $287.64
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 10.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (10.25%) x $268.82 | $27.55 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $287.64) +$0.30 | $7.49 |
|
Total = $35.04 |
Marketplace Seller (Pro, Non-Direct Account)
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace Pro seller on an order with a single item valued at $65.31 with a shipping cost of 99¢. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $66.30 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $70.94.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 9.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (9.25%) x $66.30 |
$6.13 |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $66.30 |
$1.66 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $70.94) + $0.30 |
$2.07 |
|
Total = $9.86 |
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace Pro seller on an order with multiple items with a combined value of $4.50 with the minimum shipping cost for orders under $5 of $1.31. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $5.81 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $6.22.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 9.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (9.25%) x $5.81 | $0.54 |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $5.81 |
$0.15 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $6.22) + $0.30 | $0.46 |
|
Total = $1.15 |
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace Pro seller on an order with a single item priced at $260 with an estimated shipping cost of $8.82. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $268.82 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $287.64
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 9.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (9.25%) x $268.82 | $24.87 |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $268.82 |
$7.02 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $287.64) +$0.30 | $7.49 |
|
Total = $39.38 |
Marketplace Seller (Sync, Non-Direct Account)
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace Sync seller on an order with a single item valued at $65.31 with a shipping cost of 99¢. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $66.30 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $70.94.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 9.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (9.25%) x $66.30 | $6.13 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | $0.30 + (2.5% x $70.94) | $2.07 |
| Sync Fee | (determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
|
Total = $8.20 + Sync Fee |
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace Sync seller on an order with multiple items with a combined value of $4.50 with the minimum shipping cost for orders under $5 of $1.31. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $5.81 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $6.22.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 9.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (9.25%) x $5.81 | $0.54 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $6.22) + $0.30 | $0.46 |
| Sync Fee | (determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
|
Total = $1.00 + Sync Fee |
Here is an example of fees for a Marketplace Sync seller on an order with a single item priced at $260 with an estimated shipping cost of $8.82. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $268.82 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $287.64
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 9.25% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (9.25%) x $268.82 | $24.87 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $287.64) +$0.30 | $7.49 |
| Sync Fee | (determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
|
Total = $32.36 + Sync Fee |
TCGplayer Direct Seller (Non-Pro, Non-Sync Account)
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct seller on an order with a single item valued at $65.31 with a shipping cost of 99¢. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $66.30 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $70.94.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $66.30 |
$5.93 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $70.94) + $0.30 |
$2.07 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
|
Total = $8.00 + SRC |
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct seller on an order with multiple items with a combined value of $4.50 with the minimum shipping cost for orders under $5 of $1.31. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $5.81 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $6.22.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $5.81 | $0.52 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $6.22) + $0.30 | $0.46 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
|
Total = $0.98 + SRC |
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct seller on an order with a single item priced at $260 with an estimated shipping cost of $8.82. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $268.82 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $287.64
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $268.82 | $24.06 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $287.64) +$0.30 | $7.49 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
|
Total = $31.55 + SRC |
TCGplayer Direct Seller (Pro Account)
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct and Pro seller on an order with a single item valued at $65.31 with a shipping cost of 99¢. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $66.30 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $70.94.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $66.30 |
$5.93 |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $66.30 |
$1.66 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $70.94) + $0.30 |
$2.07 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
|
Total = $9.66 + SRC |
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct and Pro seller on an order with multiple items with a combined value of $4.50 with the minimum shipping cost for orders under $5 of $1.31. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $5.81 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $6.22.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $5.81 | $0.52 |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $66.30 |
$0.15 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $6.22) + $0.30 | $0.46 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
|
Total = $1.13 + SRC |
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct and Pro seller on an order with a single item priced at $260 with an estimated shipping cost of $8.82. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $268.82 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $287.64
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $268.82 | $24.06 |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $66.30 |
$6.72 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $287.64) +$0.30 | $7.49 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
|
Total = $38.27 + SRC |
TCGplayer Direct Seller (Sync Account)
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct Sync seller on an order with a single item valued at $65.31 with a shipping cost of 99¢. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $66.30 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $70.94.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $66.30 |
$5.93 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $70.94) + $0.30 |
$2.07 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
| Sync Fee | (determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
|
Total = $8.00 + SRC + Sync Fee |
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct Sync seller on an order with multiple items with a combined value of $4.50 with the minimum shipping cost for orders under $5 of $1.31. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $5.81 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $6.22.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $5.81 | $0.52 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $6.22) + $0.30 | $0.46 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
| Sync Fee | (determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
|
Total = $0.98 + SRC + Sync Fee |
Here is an example of fees for a TCGplayer Direct Sync seller on an order with a single item priced at $260 with an estimated shipping cost of $8.82. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $268.82 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $287.64
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Marketplace Commission Fee | order subtotal x 8.95% (capped at $50 per product sold) | (8.95%) x $268.82 | $24.06 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $287.64) +$0.30 | $7.49 |
| Direct Shipping Replacement Cost (SRC) | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table | Based on SRC table |
| Sync Fee | (determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
(determined by Sync provider) |
|
Total = $31.55 + SRC + Sync Fee |
Pro Website Sale (Shipped)
Here is an example of fees for a shipped Pro website order with a single item valued at $65.31 with a shipping cost of 99¢. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $66.30 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $70.94.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $66.30 |
$1.66 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $70.94) + $0.30 |
$2.07 |
|
Total = $3.73 |
Here is an example of fees for a shipped Pro website order with multiple items with a combined value of $4.50 with the minimum shipping cost for orders under $5 of $1.31. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $5.81 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $6.22.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $5.81 |
$0.15 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $6.22) + $0.30 | $0.46 |
|
Total = $0.61 |
Here is an example of fees for a shipped Pro website order with a single item priced at $260 with an estimated shipping cost of $8.82. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $268.82 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $287.64
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $268.82 |
$6.72 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $287.64) +$0.30 | $7.49 |
|
Total = $14.21 |
Pro Website Sale (In-Store Pickup/Pay Now)
Here is an example of fees for an In-store Pickup/Pay Now Pro website order with a single item valued at $65.31 with a shipping cost of 99¢. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $66.30 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $70.94.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $66.30 |
$1.66 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $70.94) + $0.30 |
$2.07 |
|
Total = $3.73 |
Here is an example of fees for an In-store Pickup/Pay Now Pro website order with multiple items with a combined value of $4.50 with the minimum shipping cost for orders under $5 of $1.31. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $5.81 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $6.22.
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $5.81 |
$0.15 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $6.22) + $0.30 | $0.46 |
|
Total = $0.61 |
Here is an example of fees for an In-store Pickup/Pay Now Pro website order with a single item priced at $260 with an estimated shipping cost of $8.82. The calculations below are based on an order subtotal of $268.82 and order total (with NC State sales tax) of $287.64
| Fee | Fee Amount | Calculation | Totals |
| Pro Fee | order subtotal x 2.5% (capped at $50 per product sold) |
(2.5%) x $268.82 |
$6.72 |
| Transaction Fee | (order total [items+shipping+tax] x 2.5%) + $0.30 | (2.5% x $287.64) +$0.30 | $7.49 |
|
Total = $14.21 |
Pro Website Sale (In-Store Pickup/Pay Later)/Kiosk
No Applicable Fees
Change Log
- 7/11/22 - Updated SRC information.
- 8/21/25 - Updated Fee examples.