Electronics & Tech - Mercari Calculator
Phones, laptops, gaming, cameras, and tech accessories
💡 Tips for Electronics & Tech:
- • Electronics have only 4% fees on eBay (vs 13.95% for most categories)
- • Include IMEI/serial numbers for phones and model numbers for all items
- • Test all functionality before listing - buyers expect working items
- • Take photos of any cosmetic damage and mention it in description
- • Include all accessories (chargers, cables, original boxes) for better prices
⚠️ Important Considerations:
- • Higher return rate (8%) - ensure extremely accurate descriptions
- • Requires careful packaging with bubble wrap and anti-static materials
- • Batteries may have shipping restrictions
Basic Information
Shipping & Packaging
Avg for Electronics & Tech: $12
Avg for Electronics & Tech: $2.5
Time & Labor
Avg for Electronics & Tech: 20 min
Platform Options
Tax Estimate (Optional)
Profit Summary
Platform Fees Breakdown
How to Use The Electronics & Tech Fee Calculator
Enter the details of your electronics & tech item, such as what you paid for it, what you hope to list it at, and how much of it you are selling. The calculator will estimate the fees for the platform, helping you choose the best one to maximize your profits.
You can also select platform-specific features, such as whether you have a store subscription or if you are a top-rated seller, to get more accurate fee estimates. You can factor in shipping for electronics & tech that requires it, and see how it affects your profits on each platform.
If you are running a electronics & tech reselling business, you can keep track of the value of your time spent and see what your tax impact will be for your sales.
When Should You Use Mercari?
✅ Great For:
- •Very simple interface - easiest for beginners
- •Fast sales due to mobile-first audience
- •Free authentication for luxury items $150+
- •Prepaid shipping labels with tracking included
- •Good for lower-priced casual items
❌ Not Ideal For:
- •Fees increased from 10% to 12.9% in 2024
- •Processing fee makes total closer to 15.79%
- •Instant pay costs extra $2
- •Lower average prices = lower overall profits
- •Less powerful search than eBay
General Tips for Choosing a Selling Platform for Electronics & Tech
When deciding where to sell your electronics & tech, consider the following factors:
- Where does your target audience shop for electronics & tech?
- Which platform has the lowest fees for selling electronics & tech?
- Does the platform have features that benefit your specific electronics & tech item, such as auction-style listings or promoted listings?
- How much competition is there for similar electronics & tech items on each platform?
- What is the average selling price for electronics & tech on each platform?
By using the calculator and considering these factors, you can make an informed decision about where to sell your electronics & tech to maximize your profits.