If you sell secondhand goods online, the fees can make or break your profit. Mercari and Carousell are two of the biggest names for casual sellers, but they approach fees differently. Mercari operates mostly as a nationwide shipping marketplace (especially in the U.S.), with a clear, platform-wide fee structure. Carousell is strongest in Southeast Asia, where local meetups are common and fees depend heavily on whether you use its escrow checkout (Carousell Protection) and which country you sell in. In this guide, we will compare the fee philosophies, typical charges you can expect, and how those play out across item prices. Because fees can change and vary by region, think of this as a practical, seller-first comparison meant to help you map your own math. We will walk through a few example scenarios so you can plug in your numbers, highlight the hidden costs many people forget, and close with quick guidance on which platform fits which kind of seller. No fluff, no scary spreadsheets—just the tradeoffs that actually impact your take-home.
Mercari keeps the headline structure simple. In the U.S., there is typically no listing fee, but you pay a selling fee plus a payment processing fee when your item sells. At the time of writing, the standard selling fee is 10% of the sale price. On top of that, Mercari adds a payment processing fee (commonly 2.9% of the sale price plus a small fixed amount per transaction, e.g., $0.50). Shipping is separate: you can choose to pay for shipping yourself or have the buyer pay it, and Mercari offers discounted labels if you ship through them. Your payout options also matter: standard bank transfers are usually free above a minimum threshold, while faster withdrawals (instant pay) may carry a small fee. The overall result is predictable for nationwide shipping: expect roughly the platform and processing fees on the sale price, plus whatever you spend on shipping supplies if you cover shipping. For most sellers, the transparency is a plus—your net is relatively easy to estimate right from the listing.
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