admin Etsy charges multiple fees on every sale: a transaction fee, payment processing fee, and listing fee. Understanding the combined impact of these fees is essential for pricing your products and calculating actual profit. Here’s exactly what Etsy takes per sale in 2026, how fees stack up, and what you keep after all deductions. Etsy’s Fee … Read more
Facebook Marketplace doesn’t charge seller fees for most transactions, but that doesn’t mean your sales are tax-free. The IRS treats online selling the same way regardless of platform—if you’re making a profit or running a business, you owe tax. Here’s when you need to report Facebook Marketplace income, what the $600 1099-K threshold means, and … Read more
Most people selling second-hand items on platforms like Vinted, Kleinanzeigen, or eBay in Germany don’t owe tax. German tax law treats occasional sales of personal possessions as private transactions. But if you’re selling regularly or with commercial intent, you may need to register a business and pay income tax. Here’s when you owe tax, when … Read more
Most people selling second-hand clothes on Vinted in the Netherlands don’t owe tax. Dutch tax law treats occasional sales of personal possessions as private transactions, not taxable income. But if you’re selling regularly or operating as a business, different rules apply. Here’s when you owe tax, when you don’t, and what the Belastingdienst (Dutch Tax … Read more
eBay UK’s fee structure changed significantly in 2022 when the platform moved to “managed payments” and revised its final value fees. As of 2026, private sellers pay a percentage-based final value fee plus a per-order transaction fee on most categories. Here’s exactly what eBay charges, what you keep after fees, and how the structure compares … Read more
Vinted advertises “no seller fees”—and that’s technically true. Unlike eBay or Depop, Vinted doesn’t take a percentage of your sale price. But understanding what you actually keep requires looking at how the platform structures costs across the transaction. Here’s how Vinted’s fee model works, what the buyer pays, and what lands in your account when … Read more
Selling LEGO online can be profitable if you know where collectors shop and how to price your sets. Complete, sealed sets fetch premium prices. Used sets missing pieces sell for less. Bulk LEGO by weight appeals to different buyers than rare minifigures or retired sets. Platform choice depends on what you’re selling and how much … Read more
Selling a bike online in Europe requires choosing between general marketplaces with high traffic and specialist cycling platforms with serious buyers. Local platforms work best for standard bikes where shipping costs are prohibitive. Specialist sites work for high-end road bikes, mountain bikes, or vintage models where enthusiasts search specifically. This guide compares the best platforms … Read more
Selling vintage items online requires matching your product to the right audience. Collectors search different platforms depending on what they’re buying—vintage clothing goes to Vinted or Depop, rare collectibles to eBay, mid-century furniture to specialist sites. Listing a 1950s radio on a fashion marketplace wastes time, just as listing vintage band tees on an antiques … Read more
Selling a car online in the UK gives you access to millions of buyers, but it also attracts scams, fake payment confirmations, and time-wasters. Choosing the right platform and knowing which red flags to watch for protects you from losing your car, your money, or both. This guide compares the best platforms for selling a … Read more
