Toys & Games - Mercari Calculator
Action figures, board games, LEGO, vintage toys, and gaming accessories
💡 Tips for Toys & Games:
- • NIB (new in box) commands 50-200% premium over opened items
- • LEGO sets hold value extremely well, especially retired sets
- • Complete sets worth more - mention if any pieces missing
- • Vintage toys in original packaging can be very valuable
- • Clean gently - don't damage vintage items trying to restore them
- • Check if batteries work/included for electronic toys
- • Board games must be complete - count pieces and mention condition
⚠️ Important Considerations:
- • Opened vs sealed dramatically affects value
- • Missing pieces significantly reduce board game value
- • Some vintage toys contain lead paint - disclose if known
Basic Information
Shipping & Packaging
Avg for Toys & Games: $7
Avg for Toys & Games: $1.5
Time & Labor
Avg for Toys & Games: 12 min
Platform Options
Tax Estimate (Optional)
Profit Summary
Platform Fees Breakdown
How to Use The Toys & Games Fee Calculator
Enter the details of your toys & games 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 toys & games that requires it, and see how it affects your profits on each platform.
If you are running a toys & games 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 Toys & Games
When deciding where to sell your toys & games, consider the following factors:
- Where does your target audience shop for toys & games?
- Which platform has the lowest fees for selling toys & games?
- Does the platform have features that benefit your specific toys & games item, such as auction-style listings or promoted listings?
- How much competition is there for similar toys & games items on each platform?
- What is the average selling price for toys & games on each platform?
By using the calculator and considering these factors, you can make an informed decision about where to sell your toys & games to maximize your profits.