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Fees, worked through
Every post takes a real sale and runs it through the same fee engine as our calculators, with each marketplace’s own rule cited. No round numbers, no guesses.
Academy
How marketplace fees and reseller records actually work, with the sums shown.
10 November 2026
eBay Store subscription: the break-even in sales a month
Does an eBay Store subscription pay for itself? The break-even in sales a month for each category, worked on one $45 sale with Hustl’s fee engine.
2 November 2026
Year-end checklist for resellers, with a worked tax year
A year-end checklist for resellers: close every sale, fee, cost, mile and unsold item before 31 December, worked on one sample tax year.
22 October 2026
eBay Selling Fees Explained: One $45 Sale, Line by Line
See how eBay selling fees are worked out on a real $45 sale: the 13.6% fee on shipping and tax, the 40¢ order fee and what you keep. Check yours free.
22 October 2026
Etsy Fees Explained: What a $30 Sale Really Costs
Etsy fees on a real $30 sale: the 20¢ listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee, 3% + 25¢ processing and when Offsite Ads hit. Work out yours in seconds.
News
Fee and policy changes that move what you keep, worked through on real sales.
Reviews
Marketplaces and tools compared on the same numbers.
22 October 2026
Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop: Fees on One $40 Sale
Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop, plus eBay, Etsy and Whatnot: one $40 sale run through all six fee rules. See which app keeps you the most, then check yours.
22 October 2026
Reseller Inventory App or Spreadsheet? An Honest Review
Reseller inventory app, cross-lister or free spreadsheet? Real prices, what each tracks, and the formula slip that overstates profit. Pick yours today.
Looking for the basics? The guides cover record keeping, mileage and cost of goods sold.