Business

TCGplayer Fee Calculator

Card seller payout after commission and payment fees.

Enter your values

Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.

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.

payout = price − commission − processing

At a glance

What it doesCard seller payout after commission and payment fees.
CategoryBusiness
Inputs neededCard price, Shipping charged, Commission, Processing, Fixed fee, Your cost basis, Your postage cost
Main outputNet payout
Formulapayout = price − commission − processing
CostFree — no sign-up, no download

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.

Inputs explained

Card price($)
Enter the card price you are working with.
Shipping charged($)
Enter the shipping charged you are working with.
Commission(%)
Enter the commission you are working with.
Processing(%)
Enter the processing you are working with.
Fixed fee($)
Enter the fixed fee you are working with.
Your cost basis($)
Enter the your cost basis you are working with.
Your postage cost($)
Enter the your postage cost you are working with.

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 $

Results

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

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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