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Whatnot Fee Calculator

Checking out Rachel Rofe's Quick Audience Profit System and wondering if the numbers actually work? Enter a sample sale below to see Whatnot's real seller fees - 8% commission plus 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing - along with your net profit, margin, and break-even price.

Your sale

Breakdown

Gross (sale + shipping)
$55.00
Commission (8%)
− $4.00
Payment processing (2.9% + $0.30)
− $1.90
Cost of goods
− $10.00
Shipping cost
− $6.00
Net profit$33.11
Margin on sale price66.2%
Break-even sale price$12.68
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How Whatnot fees work

On a standard Whatnot sale, sellers pay two fees. The first is an 8% commission on the item's sale price (not on shipping). The second is a 2.9% + $0.30 payment-processing fee applied to the full amount charged to the buyer, which includes shipping. A few categories - notably sports and trading cards - carry a reduced commission; check your seller dashboard for your exact rate.

Example: a $50 sneaker sale

You sell a pair of sneakers for $50 with $5 shipping. Whatnot takes $4.00 in commission (8% of $50) and $1.90 in processing (2.9% of $55 + $0.30). If the shoes cost you $10 and shipping actually cost $6, your net is $33.10 - a 66% margin on the sale price.

Tips to protect your margin

  • Charge shipping that reflects real cost - undercharging silently eats profit.
  • Batch ship: combined-shipping discounts move net profit up materially.
  • Watch giveaways and free-item promos - they still incur processing fees.

Estimates only. Whatnot fees can vary by category, region, and promotions. Verify your exact rate in the Whatnot seller dashboard.

Whatnot fees: frequently asked questions

How much does Whatnot take from a sale?
Whatnot charges an 8% commission on the item's sale price plus a 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee on the total charged to the buyer (sale + shipping). On a $50 sale with $5 shipping, that's $4.00 commission + $1.90 processing = $5.90 in total fees.
What is Whatnot's commission rate?
Whatnot's standard commission is 8% of the item's sale price (shipping excluded). Select categories such as sports and trading cards run at a reduced rate. Check your Whatnot seller dashboard for your exact category rate.
Does Whatnot charge fees on shipping?
The 8% commission applies only to the item price, not shipping. However, the 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee applies to the full amount charged to the buyer, which includes shipping.
How do I calculate my profit on Whatnot?
Net profit = (sale price + shipping charged) minus 8% commission on sale, minus (2.9% of gross + $0.30) processing, minus cost of goods, minus your actual shipping cost. Use the calculator above to run any sale in seconds.
Is the Whatnot Fee Calculator free?
Yes - the calculator is free, requires no signup, and runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you enter is stored or transmitted.

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