GOAT fee calculator
GOAT takes 9.5% commission plus a $5 seller fee when you ship on its prepaid label in the US, and 2.9% when you cash out to your bank or PayPal.
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- From GOAT’s own fee page
The rules
GOAT fees in 2026, in plain words
- Commission: 9.5% of the listing price plus the seller fee, for a seller in good standing. It comes off your listing price when the item sells.
- Seller fee in the US: $5 with prepaid shipping, $0 at drop-off.
- Seller rating: new sellers start at 90. Each cancellation takes 10 points off and each successful sale adds 2. From 70 to 89 commission is 15%, from 50 to 69 it’s 20%, and below 50 you’re suspended and items that still sell pay 25%, always plus the seller fee.
- Cash-out fee: 2.9% when you move earnings to your bank (ACH direct deposit) or PayPal. Some sellers in select locations pay 3.1%, depending on method and currency.
Not in the calculator: The 3.1% cash-out fee in select locations, and sellers outside the US. GOAT’s consignment programs, which have their own rates. Cancellation charges and promotions.
Fees checked on against GOAT: What are the commissions for selling on GOAT? and GOAT: Why is my commission higher than 9.5%? and GOAT: What is my Seller Fee? and GOAT: How do I cash out?. Stores change their fees, so check there before you count on a number. GOAT is a trademark of its owner; MagicListr isn’t affiliated with it.
Questions
GOAT fees, answered
How much does GOAT take from a $200 sale?
With a rating of 90 or above, prepaid shipping and a cash-out to your bank: $19.00 commission, the $5 seller fee and a $5.10 cash-out fee, $29.10 in all. You keep $170.90.
Why is my GOAT commission higher than 9.5%?
Cancellations lower your seller rating, and below 90 the commission rises to 15%, then 20%. Each successful sale adds 2 points back.
Is the GOAT cash-out fee on top of the commission?
Yes. It’s 2.9% of what you move to your bank or PayPal, after commission and the seller fee.