eBay fees on golf clubs: what you actually keep
eBay takes 13.6% of the total a buyer pays for golf clubs, including shipping and sales tax, plus $0.40 per order. On a $600 iron set, that's about $87 before you've paid for shipping.
How eBay's fee works for golf clubs
- 13.6% of the total sale amount up to $7,500 per item. Golf clubs fall under eBay's "most categories" rate.
- 2.35% on any part of a sale above $7,500.
- $0.40 per order for orders over $10, or $0.30 for orders of $10 or less.
- The "total sale amount" includes the item price, shipping, and sales tax.
Worked examples
These examples assume the buyer pays the shipping shown, and they leave out sales tax (which raises the fee a little).
| Item | Sale price | Buyer pays shipping | eBay fee | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedge | $120 | $15 | $18.76 | $116.24 |
| Putter | $300 | $20 | $43.92 | $276.08 |
| Driver | $250 | $25 | $37.80 | $237.20 |
| Iron set | $600 | $40 | $87.44 | $552.56 |
"You receive" is before your own shipping cost. If a label costs you what the buyer paid, subtract the shipping column too.
Facebook Marketplace vs. eBay
Local pickup on Facebook Marketplace has no selling fee, which makes it worth the hassle for big, bulky items like full iron sets and bags. eBay reaches far more buyers searching for exact models, so it usually wins for wedges, putters and specific shafts.
Rule of thumb for flippers
Only buy a club if you can pay about 60% of its typical sold price or less. The gap covers fees, shipping, and a profit worth your time. The Club Flip covers this in detail.